Company Profile

Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 30 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Job Description

• Consultant will provide M&E support to the Partnerships for Peace (P4P) Project
• Estimated execution period: January 25, 2021 – June 30, 2021
• Estimated Level of Effort:  113 days maximum

• Collate event data and supporting documentation emanating from all program activities, such as completed event forms (attendance sheets, profile forms etc), evaluation forms (pre & post test etc) and indicator data sheets. It also includes collating or compiling event data submitted via mobile data collection platforms such as Google Forms, ODK and similar platforms like LogAlto Mobile. 
• Upload all relevant supporting documents / M&E documents into M&E Databank, SharePoint and/or MEDAL.
• Support hard copy filing of key M&E documents at the regional office in Accra. 
• Enter event (participant) data into Excel/MEDAL database and ensure it is up-to-date. 
• Support periodic update of the Performance Indicator Tracking Sheets (PITS) 
• Enter data into all custom forms in MEDAL (when P4P module in MEDAL becomes fully functional) 
• Support qualitative and quantitative analysis of collated event data (pre & post test, general evaluation) and support preparation of draft evaluation report for each P4P event.
• Support remote data collection (via online / mobile platforms, email, phone calls etc), collation and analysis of follow-up survey data and preparation of draft survey reports.
• Support identification of potential success stories and share initial details with Communications Specialist for further follow-up. 
• Update the follow-up database using follow-up survey data.
• Support the cleaning of all databases (in excel or in MEDAL) and rectify identified errors. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 
• Facilitate training sessions provided by the P4P M&E unit 
• Assist in the review of data and reports (activity reports and monthly reports) provided by the grantees.
• Assisting in conducting, coordinating and facilitating Institutions’ organizational capacity assessment 
• Assisting in the preparation of the OCAT reports

OTHER MATTERS 
The Consultant will report to the Accra based Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Corporate Monitor and work under her direct supervision

Required Skills or Experience

• At least a university degree in one of the following fields or the equivalent is required: social science, development studies, peace studies, international development, project management, statistics or computer programming. 
• Language proficiency:
  • He /She must be bilingual in French and English. 
  • He /She must speak, write and read fluently in both French and English.

• Minimum of one-year experience in data collection, data entry, data processing, data analysis or report writing.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. 
• Prior experience with (SPSS, STATA, R) and ODK is an asset. 
• Previous experience with projects funded by USAID is desirable.
• Attention to detail and the ability to collect, capture and analyze data are needed. 
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills are required. 
• Ability to foster and maintain team spirit, cooperation and learning. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, the ability to think critically and work independently are required. 
• A willingness to learn is very desirable.