Consultant – Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Resilience, and Sustainability Specialists (USAID Bangla

EnCompass LLC

EnCompass LLC

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Summary

  • Vacancy: —
  • Location: Dhaka
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Experience: At least 5 years
  • Published: 14 Nov 2024

Requirements

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field such as public health, social sciences, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, development studies or related fields.

Experience

  • At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

    • 5 years of experience in Disaster Risk Reduction and/or Resilience and/or Sustainability are required.

    • Additional experience in one or more of the following sectors preferred: Agriculture, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, or Gender Equality.

    • A least 5 years of demonstrated expertise in program evaluations or research in international development contexts.

    • Experience with USAID-funded programs or similar donor-funded projects, preferably in Bangladesh or South Asia.

    • Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including experience conducting KIIs and FGDs.

    • Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to synthesize findings from both qualitative and quantitative data sources.

    • Proven ability to develop actionable recommendations based on data analysis and thematic expertise.

    • Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.

    • Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender equity and sustainability.

    • Familiarity with the regional context in Bangladesh or South Asia, particularly in relation to agriculture, livelihoods, nutrition, DRR, and resilience.

    Responsibilities & Context

    Position Duties and Responsibilities

    Essential functions:

    Each thematic expert’s essential functions include:

    • Provide expertise in at least two of the following thematic areas: agriculture, livelihoods, , DRR, gender, resilience, and sustainability during the design and planning phases of the evaluation, ensuring the evaluation design and findings adequately addresses sector-specific challenges and objectives.

    • Support the development of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, ensuring they are tailored to capture key indicators in their thematic area.

    • Conduct qualitative data collection including KIIs, FGDs and transect walks.

    • Act as the primary point of contact for engaging with Implementing Partners, and stakeholders from the private sector and government to facilitate data collection.

    • Lead the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data in their area of expertise, synthesizing findings to assess changes in key outcomes.

    • Provide sector-specific insights throughout the evaluation process.

    • Work collaboratively with other specialists to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to analyzing data and developing recommendations across agriculture, livelihoods, nutrition, DRR, gender, resilience, and sustainability.

    • Contribute to drafting high-quality reports, ensuring thematic findings are integrated and recommendations are evidence-based.

    • Address and incorporate feedback from USAID/Bangladesh or other stakeholders into final reports and recommendations.

    • Participate in presenting results to USAID and stakeholders, incorporating feedback into final reports

    Deliverables and Timing:

    • Contributions to Inception Report, including data collection methods, evaluation design, and key indicators for agriculture, livelihoods, , DRR, gender, resilience, and sustainability.

    • Data collection instruments including interview guides for KIIs and FGDs.

    • KII and FGD transcripts/notes.

    • Data analysis outputs, including qualitative and quantitative insights on changes in key outcomes and program performance.

    • Draft evaluation reports, including key findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations.

    • Presentations of findings and recommendations to USAID and stakeholders.

    • Stakeholder engagement materials, including summaries of discussions and insights from USAID, Implementing Partners, and other key actors.

    • Integrated analysis that combines thematic findings with cross-cutting issues, ensuring a holistic view of changes in key outcomes.

    • Response to feedback from USAID and other stakeholders ensuring timely incorporation into final reports.

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    Employment Status

    Full Time

    Job Location

    Dhaka

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