9 Consultants Required at the Office of the Prime Minister


Office of the Prime Minister
 
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Consultants Required for Needs Assessment and Situational Analysis
 
The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 (MSPNDV 2030) through the Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate (MED), charged with the responsibility of coordinating the implementation of the National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES) in the Country is pleased to announce short-term consultancy positions.

Purpose of the Consultancy
 
Is to carry out NIMES Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment across the Country. 

The Ministry therefore seeks to engage the services of 1 lead consultant and 8 regional (including Nairobi) consultants to carry out the assignment and hereby invites suitable individuals to apply.

Lead Consultant 

(60 Days)
 
Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline;
  • Have training in Monitoring and Evaluation;
  • At least 10 years’ experience in carrying out situational analysis and needs assessments, with proven accomplishment in undertaking/leading such assignments;
  • Experience in conducting complex studies in development field (at least 8 evaluation of which at least two evaluations conducted as team leader);
The lead Consultant will be expected to undertake the following
  • Develop acceptable survey tools in consultation with MED, to be used in Information data collection;
  • Prepare and submit the inception report;
  • Be available to provide strategic advice and guidance to the regional consultants who will be carrying out data collection in the  assigned areas;
  • Analyze the raw data and consolidate the regional reports to form the first draft report in consultation with the regional consultants and MED;
  • Prepare and present a draft report at the stakeholders’ workshop and incorporate comments from the workshop in order to prepare a final report;
Regional Consultants 

(8 Positions, 45 Days Each)
 
Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline;
  • Have training in Monitoring and Evaluation;
  • Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative survey methods;
The Regional Consultants will be expected to undertake the following
  • Assist in the preparation of survey tools for collecting data and information;
  • Collect data and information on the operations of the NIMES and M&E at both the National and devolved levels;
  • Professionally handle the raw data;
  • Prepare a written summary field report to be submitted to MED;
Applicants should attach a Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Proposal that includes a Work plan (for Lead Consultant), a brief outline of the applicants understanding of the subject matter, proposed daily consultancy rates, contacts of three referees for whom you have done similar work. 

Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
 
All applications to be submitted in hard and soft copies by Monday, 28th May, 2012 to:
 
The Director,
Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate,
24th Floor, Kenyatta International Conference Centre,
P. O. Box47697, 00100 
Nairobi, Kenya
 
E-mail: monitoring@planning.go.ke