Consultancy for Enhanced capacity for in-house analysis IN Somalia
BACKGROUND
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private independent, non-profit organization (NGO), founded on the basis of humanitarian principles, and human rights in general, to securing the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and to promoting long term solutions to the problems of forced displacement. DRC has been providing relief and development services in Somalia since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Currently, DRC program focus on supporting IDP populations and host communities affected by conflict and natural disasters. The main programmes include; Food Security and Livelihoods; WASH and Infrastructure; Protection and Advocacy; Community Development; as well as Emergency Response. The humanitarian assistance in Somalia focuses on assisting the affected populations get immediate and essential life needs.
THE RESOURCE TRANSFER PROJECT IN SOUTHERN SOMALIA
In August 2011, a number of INGOs implementing cash and food voucher transfers in South/Central Somalia came together under the Cash and Voucher Monitoring group (CVMG) to adopt a common M&E approach. ODI was subcontracted together with a team of independent field monitors to determine whether cash and voucher interventions provide a viable and effective large-scale response to humanitarian crisis. INGO’s implementing in Phase 1 included: SC-UK, Adeso/HR, and ACF & DRC, (consortium) and Oxfam, Concern. The programme is now moving into a second phase of implementation expected to run from April/May to October/November 2012.
MONITORING OBJECTIVES
The proposed objectives of the M&E exercise for CVMG Phase 2 are broadly the same as those in Phase 1, with the exception of two new objectives linked to i) conducting 2 thematic studies (linked to targeting and beneficiary feedback mechanisms ii) scenario modeling/analysis. An overview of each objective is provided below.
PROCESS MONITORING OBJECTIVES
• To monitor the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of the cash and voucher distribution systems;
• To contribute to learning and improved practice by conducting two thematic studies identified with implementing agencies on targeting and beneficiary feedback mechanisms (NEW).
IMPACT MONITORING OBJECTIVES
• To monitor the impacts of the cash and voucher distribution on local markets and participating traders;
• To monitor beneficiary spending patterns (for cash) and the impacts of the cash and voucher distribution on livelihoods (including displacement/returnee status) and nutrition.
• To undertake scenario modeling to help in decision-making regarding the development of a third phase with a greater focus on livelihood protection and possibly combinations of cash with other livelihood interventions (NEW).
M&E LEVELS, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
On-going monitoring, analysis and reporting undertaken by the CVMG and implementing partners will take place on three levels, as below. Information from all three levels will contribute to meeting the overall objectives of CVMG Phase 2.
Level 1
is NGOs own internal monitoring required for internal learning and day-to-day decision making. Each NGO has its own internal monitoring system. The types of information vary but generally include details about the context (livelihood, clan affiliations, and population movements), challenges and achievements in project implementation, security issues, etc. A better understanding of each partner NGO’s internal monitoring systems by CVMG will allow for complementarity with the second level monitoring and the sharing of relevant information with the third level monitoring verbally in CVMG and in bilateral meetings.
Level 2
monitoring uses CVMG common tools with internal analysis and reporting undertaken by INGOs and the Cash Consortium. The CVMG common tools at this level include the monthly post distribution monitoring survey and the beneficiary feedback mechanism and the market price weekly data collection. It is expected that each NGO (or the Cash Consortium) will take responsibility for analyzing and reporting (internally, within their own NGO or the Consortium) on the monthly PDM and beneficiary feedback data, using standard data tables that can be automatically generated within the databases. Second level monitoring will allow NGOs to track beneficiary spending patterns, complaints and feedback, and various process indicators (e.g. travel times, waiting times, and problems in cash/voucher collection, etc) and enable programme staff to utilize the data to strengthen day-to-day programming.
Level 3
monitoring uses CVMG common tools with external analysis and reporting undertaken by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the Somali Agricultural Technical Group (SATG). The CVMG common tools at this level include the quarterly PDM surveys, the monthly market price analysis based on the second level market price data collection done by NGOs, and the qualitative data collected by the Independent Field Monitors (IFMs). Third level monitoring provides market price analysis, contextual details, and broader evidence & credibility to determine whether cash and voucher interventions provide a viable and effective large-scale response to humanitarian crises. Third level monitoring also supports inters agency learning.
The M&E Plan sets out to exploit the comparative advantages of each level of monitoring.
THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
In meeting the monitoring and evaluation demands, with specific reference to level 2&3 where applicable, DRC would like to enhance her in-house data analysis capacity through training on SPSS. This training will target, M&E, database management staff, as well as selected programme staff engaged in data analysis and monitoring and reporting purposes.
SCOPE OF THE TRAINING
Provide an overview of the powerful tool SPSS Version 20 working knowledge & its importance for Statistical Analysis as well as Data Analysis.
Aid participants to get familiar with Data Creation and Manipulation, Running different Statistical tests on Data for Hypothesis Testing.
Use tools like Factor Analysis, Principal Component Analysis etc.; for efficiently analyzing the Data.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
At the end of the training, each participant should be able to:
• Develop a best value report from question phrasing through to reporting
• Create questionnaires in electronic format with SPSS Data Entry for Windows
• Understand the importance of types of data and be able to choose the appropriate techniques for summarizing different types of questions
• Interpret output and draw appropriate conclusions from the data
• Produce high quality output (e.g. charts and tabulations) in order to report your Best Value findings
KEY DELIVERABLES
The Expectations from the Consultant:
• Facilitate actual training to selected staff in Somalia.
• Training report, indicating change in baseline knowledge evidenced with outputs from trainees.
• Basic ToT manual for continued in-house capacity building.
DRC’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Consultant will be responsible to the M&E Coordinator. DRC staff in Somalia will provide necessary support to the consultant.
DRC will provide the following:
• Transport to and from the field, where applicable.
• All necessary project documents as requested by the Consultant
• Accommodation to consultant
• Pay consultancy fees at a mutually agreed rate
The terms and conditions of service will follow DRC terms of consultancies. Payment will be done according to the financial procedures of DRC.
DURATION OF THE CONSULTANCY
DRC envisages that the consultancy will take 2 weeks. This will be conducted in phases as appropriate. (One week at a time)
PROFILE OF THE CONSULTANT
The consultant should meet the following:
• Degree in Computer science, development studies or Social Sciences
• Demonstrated expertise in M&E with specific focus on data analysis and SPSS.
• Experience, knowledge and clear understanding of Somalia’s humanitarian context.
• Good interpersonal relation and understanding cultural sensitivities
• Readiness to travel to Mogadishu and other parts of Somalia.
• Practical experience in using a range of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods
• Demonstrable capacity to deliver high quality outputs within the proposed timeframe
FURTHER INFORMATION
You are welcome to contact DRC Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator, Mr Moses Lusih on email: me.coord@drcsomalia.org for further information or questions on the programme.
Please note that applications are not to be sent to Mr Lusih; we only receive applications at drcjobs@drchoa.org. Applications sent directly to Mr Lusih WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
COMMITMENTS
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit Expressions of interest (EoI) to drcjobs@drchoa.org latest by 11. May 2012, in English and indicating “DRC Consultancy – Enhanced capacity for in-house analysis” in the subject line.
The EoI should include: 1) CV (s) with details of qualifications, experience, telephone number and names of three referees, 2) technical proposal that summarizes your understanding of the TOR, the proposed evaluation approach and tools to be used, 3) financial proposal providing cost estimates of daily consultancy fees and 4) the foreseen work plan for the days. Daily consulting rate is negotiable, although will be commensurate to DRC consultancy terms and standards.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit Expressions of interest (EoI) to drcjobs@drchoa.org latest by 11. May 2012, in English and indicating “DRC Consultancy – Enhanced capacity for in-house analysis” in the subject line.
The EoI should include: 1) CV (s) with details of qualifications, experience, telephone number and names of three referees, 2) technical proposal that summarizes your understanding of the TOR, the proposed evaluation approach and tools to be used, 3) financial proposal providing cost estimates of daily consultancy fees and 4) the foreseen work plan for the days. Daily consulting rate is negotiable, although will be commensurate to DRC consultancy terms and standards.
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