Health and Education Implementation Consultant, MozMEL Activity Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Maputo, Maputo (Job ID 43786)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MozMEL) Activity is a five-year initiative to support the USAID Mission in monitoring, evaluation, learning, training, and logistical support. In 2008, the Gorongosa Project and the Government of Mozambique entered a 20-year public-private partnership for the joint management of Gorongosa National Park (GNP) that was extended in 2018 for an additional 25 years. USAID intends to evaluate the social service components of the project. The evaluation results will be used to make well-informed decisions around changes to the current project and future activities in the area to ensure the impact of the social services components of this investment.

**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Health and Education Implementation Consultant will report to the Senior MEL Specialist. The Consultant will implement the Evaluation of the Resilient Gorongosa Project (Phase II) based on the technical design already produced in phase I of the process. This position will collect and compile all secondary and primary data in the field and write the report narrative. The Consultant will be required to pull together and synthesize all the various data points, with a good understanding of the health and education sectors and have strong mixed methods research experience and an ability to write a study report. This is a short-term position, with an estimate of 22 days level of effort during the period of August and September 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Finalize the technical design of the evaluation that includes the detailed methodology, data collection methods, data analysis plan, dissemination plan, and resources plan.
• Make updates on the data collection tools and other related issues.
• Lead all technical aspects of the evaluation, including coordinating all necessary human resources and implementing data collection, supervision, and quality checks.
• Manage data collection firm to ensure data integrity and ethical considerations.
• Conduct the primary and secondary data collection in the field, based on the evaluation objectives.
• Conduct data analysis and triangulation.
• Write an evaluation report.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in development, international relations, sociology, anthropology, political sciences, or any related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project/program management and coordination is required.
• Minimum seven years of experience in conducting social intervention evaluations is required.
• Experience in facilitation of diverse groups and getting consensus is preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Portuguese and knowledge of local language such as Sena or Ndau is preferred.

**Deadline for applying for this position - July 31, 2024**

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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