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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:

MSI is a partner of EnCompass LLC in the execution of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Platform for USAID in Senegal. The objective of the Platform is to support USAID/Senegal in its performance management and contribute to the establishment of a sustainable MEL culture in Senegal through holistic engagement and the strengthening of local actors and institutions. The Platform will facilitate evidence-based decision-making to support adaptive mission management, engage USAID partners in their continuous improvement efforts, and provide capacity building for local partners and service providers. The platform is conducting a mid-term evaluation to assess the performance achieved by Feed the Future Senegal Nafoore Warsaaji after three years of implementation. Specifically, the evaluation team will examine and assess the project's implementation approach, effectiveness, the effects of the project's intervention on participating small horticultural producers' and their families, as well as sustainability of the approach and practices.

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Position Summary:

The Team Leader will spearhead a midterm evaluation of the Senegal Feed the Future Nafoore Warsaaji activity. The Team Leader will bring expertise in evaluating USAID projects/programs. The position will be based in Dakar and include travel within Senegal, in Nafoore Warsaaji’s zone of intervention. This is a Short-Term Technical (STTA) position reporting to the Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist. The expected period of performance will run from October 2023 to March 2024, and the estimated level of effort is 50 working days.

Responsibilities:

  • Submit a weekly progress report during the field data collection.
  • Orient the team, define the equipment and logistics needed to accomplish the task, organize the distribution of work among the evaluation team members and coordinate the contributions of the various experts involved in the evaluation, under the supervision of the Platform task manager. 
  • Review documents provided by USAID and other stakeholders, present findings, and understand how this information will guide the development of collection tools and be considered in the evaluation of project performance.
  • Present a synthesis of the results of the literature review and identify how this information will contribute to data collection.
  • Spearhead evaluation work plan development in coordination with team members, including mixed-methods methodology to address evaluation questions, sampling strategy, stakeholders to be interviewed, and data collection tools such as surveys, interview guides, and discussion guides. 
  • Participate in the enumerator training.
  • Develop the codebook for qualitative interview coding.
  • Develop overall data analysis plan to include both quantitative and qualitative strands.
  • Identify and conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders and organizations. 
  • Produce detailed interview notes after each interview. 
  • Manage the process of exploiting and analyzing the data collected, in collaboration with the other evaluation team members, to produce the evaluation report.
  • Guide the development of the findings and conclusions table.
  • Present evaluation initial findings to USAID. 
  • Coordinate the workshop for the co-creation of recommendations with relevant stakeholders.
  • Serve as lead writer for the report, integrating comments as needed. 
  • Develop and deliver PowerPoint presentation of findings for USAID. 
  • Supervise the revisions process in order to finalize report.
  • Any other tasks or activities necessary for the success of the evaluation.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in social sciences or relevant field is required.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in evaluation and/or social science research is required.
  • Experience in conducting evaluations of development projects and programs funded by bilateral or multilateral donors, with minimum five evaluations as Team Leader/Mission Leader is required.
  • Experience using quantitative and qualitative methods in evaluations, including surveys, interviews, or focus groups is required.
  • Experience in using software for processing and analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative data is required.
  • Experience conducting or leading assessments, evaluations, and/or research with USAID is preferred.
  • Experience conducting or participating in the drafting of evaluation reports as Principal Writer of minimum three evaluation reports is required.
  • Strong management and team building skills is required.
  • Knowledge of the Feed the Future program in Senegal is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Senegalese agricultural sector is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Senegalese horticultural value chain is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Senegalese socio-cultural context is preferred.
  • Ability to read, write and speak in both in English and French is required.
  • Deadline for applying for this position - October 27, 2023*

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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