| Department: | Technical Assistance & Evaluation |
| Location: | Dakar, N/A |
This Consultant Position Description is posted in French and in English.
Description du Poste : Spécialiste en Eau
EnCompass LLC recherche un consultant pour servir de Spécialiste en Eau afin de faire l’évaluation du projet NEE. Nous recherchons un consultant ayant une expérience dans la construction ou la réhabilitation des points d’eau ou d’assainissement au Sénégal.
Le poste peut inclure des déplacements dans la région de Matam.
EnCompass LLC met en Ĺ“uvre la Plateforme Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning au SĂ©nĂ©gal (la Plateforme), financĂ© par l’USAID en partenariat avec MSI. L’objectif de la Plateforme est de soutenir l’USAID/SĂ©nĂ©gal dans sa gestion des performances et de contribuer Ă l’instauration d’une culture MEL durable au SĂ©nĂ©gal, grâce Ă un engagement holistique et au renforcement des acteurs et des institutions locales. La Plateforme facilitera la prise de dĂ©cisions fondĂ©es sur des donnĂ©es probantes pour soutenir la gestion adaptative de la mission, engagera les partenaires de l’USAID dans leurs efforts d’amĂ©lioration continue, et fournira un renforcement des capacitĂ©s aux partenaires locaux et aux fournisseurs de services MEL.
DĂ©lai d’ExĂ©cution
- Octobre 2023 – Février 2024
- Estimation des jours de travail : 18
Rôles et Responsabilités
Fonctions essentielles :
Administration :
- Soumettre un rapport hebdomadaire de progression du travail durant la phase de collecte des données sur le terrain
Technique :
- Effectuer la revue des documents fournis par l’USAID et les autres parties prenantes pour dĂ©velopper la mĂ©thodologie d’Ă©valuation et des outils de collecte de donnĂ©es, et prĂ©senter les rĂ©sultats.
- Contribuer au dĂ©veloppement du plan de travail avec les autres membres de l’Ă©quipe d’évaluation, notamment la mĂ©thodologie, la stratĂ©gie d’échantillonnage et l’identification des cibles et dĂ©veloppement des outils de collecte de donnĂ©es (guides d’entretien et de discussion).
- Identifier et conduire des entretiens avec les acteurs identifiés dans le plan de travail
- Produire des notes d’entretien détaillées après chaque interview
- Contribuer à l’examen et l’analyse des données afin de produire un rapport à soumettre à l’USAID
- Participer au développement de la table des constatations, et conclusions
- Participer à la présentation des résultats préliminaires de l’évaluation à l’USAID
- Co-faciliter l’atelier de co-création des recommandations
- Contribuer à la rédaction du rapport d’évaluation, intégrer des commentaires si nécessaire
- Contribuer au dĂ©veloppement du PowerPoint des rĂ©sultats finaux et de sa prĂ©sentation Ă l’USAID
Autre :
- Toute autre tâche ou activité nécessaire pour la réussite de l’évaluation
Les livrables attendus sont les suivants :
- Matrice de la revue documentaire
- Plan de travail
- Outils de collecte de données pour les différentes parties prenantes identifiées dans le plan de travail
- Notes des entretiens réalisés
- Rapport hebdomadaire de progression de la collecte des données sur le terrain
- Table des constatations et conclusions
- Matrice des recommandations
- PowerPoint de présentation des résultats
- Draft du rapport d’évaluation
- Version finalisée du rapport
- Tous produits Ă dĂ©terminer en concertation avec l’Ă©quipe de la Plateforme
Exigence du Poste
Qualifications
Qualifications Académiques
- DiplĂ´me supĂ©rieur en sciences sociales ou dans un domaine pertinent avec 10 ans d’expĂ©rience dans le dĂ©veloppement, les Ă©valuations et/ou la recherche en sciences sociales. Une licence et des annĂ©es d’expĂ©rience supplĂ©mentaires peuvent remplacer le diplĂ´me.
Expériences et Compétences
- Expérience avec le système de gestion de l’eau au Sénégal, familiarité avec les méthodologies d’évaluation est un plus
- Solides compĂ©tences en matière d’analyse, de rĂ©daction et de synthèse sont requises
- Maîtrise avancée du français est requise, maîtrise de l’anglais est un atout
- ExpĂ©rience antĂ©rieure dans la conduite d’Ă©valuations et/ou de recherches requise, une expĂ©rience avec l’USAID est un atout
- Expérience avérée des méthodes de recherche participatives et itératives
- Familiarité avec des logiciels qualitatifs et/ou quantitatifs est un atout.
Comment Postuler
Merci de soumettre un CV et lettre de motivation à https://encompassworld.com avec pour objet : Spécialiste en Eau avant le 6 Octobre 2023.
Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.
Les déclarations ci-dessus ont pour but de décrire la nature générale et le niveau du travail effectué par les personnes affectées à ce poste. Ils ne constituent pas une liste exhaustive de toutes les tâches, responsabilités et compétences requises du personnel concerné.
Position Description: Water Specialist
EnCompass LLC is seeking a consultant to serve as Water Specialist for a performance evaluation of the NEE Activity. We are looking for a consultant with experience with construction or rehabilitation of water and sanitation in in Senegal.
The position involves may include travel within Matam region.
EnCompass LLC implements the USAID-funded contract, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in Senegal Platform (the Platform) in partnership with MSI. The purpose of the Platform is to support USAID/Senegal in its performance management and contribute to building a sustainable MEL culture in Senegal through holistic engagement and strengthening of local practitioners and institutions. The Platform will provide evidence-based decision-making to support adaptive management in the Mission, engage USAID partners in their efforts to continuously improve, and provide capacity-strengthening to local partners and MEL service providers.
Period of Performance
- October 2023 – February 2024
- Estimate of working days: 18
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions:
Administration:
- Submit a weekly progress report during the data collection phase
Technical:
- Review documents provided by USAID and other stakeholders to develop the evaluation methodology and data collection tools, and present findings from the document review.
- Contribute to work plan development in coordination with team members, including methodology to address evaluation questions, sampling strategy, stakeholders to be interviewed, and data collection tools (interview and discussion guides)
- Identify and conduct interviews with stakeholders identified in the workplan
- Produce detailed interview notes after each interview
- Contribute to data review and analyze to produce a Report for submission USAID
- Support the development of the findings and conclusions table
- Support the presentation of evaluation initial findings to USAID
- Co-facilitate the workshop for the co-creation of recommendations with relevant stakeholders
- Contribute to the writing of the evaluation report, integrating comments as needed
- Contribute to PowerPoint development and presentation of findings for USAID
Other:
- Any other tasks or activities necessary for the successful completion of the evaluation
Expected deliverables include the following:
- Desk review matrix
- Work Plan
- Data collection tools for the different stakeholders identified in the work plan
- Interview notes
- Weekly progress report during data collection phase
- Findings and conclusions table
- Recommendations matrix
- PowerPoint presentation of results
- Draft of evaluation report
- Final evaluation report with abstract
- All work products to be determined in consultation with the Platform team
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
- Advanced degree in social sciences or relevant field with 10 years of experience in development, evaluation and/or social science research. Bachelor’s degree and additional years of experience may substitute.
Experience and Skills
- Experience with managing water system in Senegal, familiarity with evaluation methodologies is an asset.
- Strong analytical, writing and synthesis skills are required
- Advanced proficiency in French is required and fluency in English is an asset
- Previous experience conducting assessments, evaluations, and/or research and experience with USAID an asset
- Demonstrated experience with participatory and iterative research methods
- Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative analysis software is an asset
How to Apply
Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the application on the Careers & Consulting page of https://encompassworld.com with the subject line: Water Specialist by October 6, 2023.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
How to Apply
Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the application.
EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.
For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
If you require accommodations in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete your application, please call 301-287-8700, provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case-basis, and we will call you back within approximately 3 business days.
