Titre du poste : Sp`cialiste en Genre

Sous la responsabilit` de : Sp`cialiste Principal de Suivi & `valuation

Description du Poste

EnCompass LLC recherche un consultant pour servir de Sp`cialiste en Genre afin de faire une analyse situationnelle pour USAID.??

Le poste est bas` ` Dakar, S`n`gal et peut inclure des d`placements dans les r`gions int`rieures du S`n`gal.??

LLC met en `uvre la Plateforme Suivi, `valuation, et Apprentissage au S`n`gal (la Plateforme), financ` par l'USAID en partenariat avec MSI. L'objectif de la Plateforme est de soutenir l'USAID/S`n`gal dans sa gestion des performances et de contribuer ` l'instauration d'une culture MEL durable au S`n`gal, gr`ce ` un engagement holistique et au renforcement des acteurs et des institutions locales. La Plateforme facilitera la prise de d`cisions fond`es sur des donn`es probantes pour soutenir la gestion adaptative de la mission, engagera les partenaires de l'USAID dans leurs efforts d'am`lioration continue, et fournira un renforcement des capacit`s aux partenaires locaux et aux fournisseurs de services MEL.

La plateforme m`nera des analyses situationnelles de genre pour informer des prochaines activit`s d`velopp` et financ` par USAID dans des secteurs divers (croissance `conomique, `ducation, gouvernance et d`mocratie, et/ou sante).

D`lai d'Ex`cution

April-June 2024
Estimate of working days: A determiner

R`les et Responsabilit`s

Fonctions essentielles :

Administration :

Soumettre un rapport d'avancement hebdomadaire pendant la phase de collecte des donn`es?

Technique :

Effectuer la revue des documents fournis par l`USAID et les autres parties prenantes, pr`senter une synth`se des r`sultats de la revue documentaire et d`terminer comment ces informations contribueront ` la collecte de donn`es
Contribuer au d`veloppement du plan de travail en coordination avec les autres membres de l'`quipe d``valuation, notamment la m`thodologie, la strat`gie d``chantillonnage et l`identification des cibles pertinentes et au d`veloppement des outils de collecte de donn`es (guides d'entretien, questionnaires et guides de discussion).
Appuyer le d`veloppement des mat`riels de formation des enqu`teurs et participer ` leur formation

Identifier et conduire des entretiens avec les acteurs identifi`s dans le plan de travail
Produire des notes d`entretien d`taill`es apr`s chaque interview
Contribuer ` l'examen et ` l'analyse des donn`es afin de produire un rapport ` soumettre ` l'USAID
Contribuer au d`veloppement de la table des constatations, et conclusions
Participer dans la pr`sentation des r`sultats pr`liminaires de l``valuation ` l`USAID
Participer dans l`atelier de cocr`ation des recommandations avec les parties prenantes pertinentes
Contribuer au rapport d``valuation, int`grer des commentaires si n`cessaire
Contribuer au d`veloppement d`un PowerPoint des r`sultats finaux et les pr`senter ` l'USAID

Autre :

Toute autre t`che ou activit` n`cessaire pour la r`ussite de l``valuation

Les livrables attendus sont les suivants :

Matrice de la revue documentaire
Plan de travail
Outils de collecte de donn`es pour les diff`rentes parties prenantes identifi`es dans le plan de travail
Notes des entretiens r`alis`s
Rapport hebdomadaire de progression de la collecte des donn`es sur le terrain
Table des constatations et conclusions
Matrice des recommandations
PowerPoint de pr`sentation des r`sultats
Draft du rapport d``valuation

Version finalis`e du rapport en coordination avec le chef d``quipe
Rapport et autres produits ` d`terminer en concertation avec l'`quipe de la Plateforme

Exigence du Poste

Qualifications

Qualifications Acad`miques

Dipl`me sup`rieur en sciences sociales ou dans un domaine pertinent avec 10 ans d`exp`rience dans le d`veloppement, les `valuations et/ou la recherche en sciences sociales. Une licence et des ann`es d'exp`rience suppl`mentaires peuvent remplacer le dipl`me.

Exp`riences et Comp`tences

Bonne connaissance de genre au Senegal
Exp`rience ant`rieure dans la conduite d'`valuations et/ou de recherches
Exp`rience solide dans l`utilisation des m`thodes quantitatives et qualitatives dans des `valuations, y compris les enqu`tes, les entretiens, ou les groupes de discussion, entre autres
Exp`rience dans l`utilisation des logiciels de traitement et d`analyse des donn`es quantitatives et/ou qualitatives
Capacit` ` lire, ` `crire et parler en anglais est un atout
Experience with USAID evaluations, assessments or research is an asset
Exp`rience avec les `tudes, `valuations ou de recherches de USAID est un plus

Les d`clarations ci-dessus ont pour but de d`crire la nature g`n`rale et le niveau du travail effectu` par les personnes affect`es ` ce poste. Ils ne constituent pas une liste exhaustive de toutes les t`ches, responsabilit`s et comp`tences requises du personnel concern`.

Comment postuler

Veuillez soumettre votre CV et votre lettre de motivation et compl`ter le formulaire de candidature / Avant le 10 Mai 2024.
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(In English)

Position Title : Gender Specialist

Reports to : Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Position Description

EnCompass LLC is seeking a consultant to serve as a Gender Specialist to support gender analyses related to the design of future USAID activities.

position is based in Dakar, Senegal and may include travel within Senegal.
LLC implements the USAID-funded contract, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in Senegal Platform (the Platform) in partnership with MSI. The purpose of the Platform is to support USAID/Senegal in its performance management and contribute to building a sustainable MEL culture in Senegal through holistic engagement and strengthening of local practitioners and institutions. The Platform will provide evidence-based decision-making to support adaptive management in the Mission, engage USAID partners in their efforts to continuously improve, and provide capacity-strengthening to local partners and MEL service providers.

The Platform is leading a series of gender analyses that will inform the design of new activities in Senegal in economic growth, education, governance and democracy, and/or health.

Period of Performance

April ` June 2024
Estimate of working days: TBD

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

Administration :

Submit a weekly progress report during data collection phase

Technical :

Review documents provided by USAID and other stakeholders
Contribute to work plan development in coordination with team members, including methodology, sampling strategy to address evaluation questions, stakeholders to be interviewed, and data collection tools (interview guides, surveys, and discussion guides)
Identify and conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders and organizations
Produce detailed interview notes after each interview
Contribute to data review and analysis to produce a report for submission to USAID
Support the development of the findings and conclusions table
Support the presentation of evaluation initial findings to USAID
Participate in the workshop for the co-creation of recommendations with relevant stakeholders
Contribute to evaluation report, integrating comments from the Platform team and USAID

Contribute to PowerPoint presentation of findings to USAID

Other :

Any other tasks or activities necessary for the successful completion of the evaluation

Expected deliverables include the following:

Desk review matrix
Work Plan
Data collection tools for the different stakeholders identified in the work plan
Enumerator training materials and supports
Interview notes
Weekly progress report during data collection phase
Findings and conclusions table
Recommendations matrix
PowerPoint presentation of findings
Portions of draft evaluation report as requested by the Team Leader
Final evaluation report with abstract in coordination with the Team Leader
Report and other work products to be determined in consultation with the Platform team

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

Advanced degree in social sciences or relevant field with 10 years of experience in development, evaluations and/or social science research. Bachelor's degree and additional years of experience may substitute.

Experience and Skills

Good knowledge of gender in Senegal
Previous experience conducting assessments, evaluations, and/or research
Demonstrated experience with participatory and iterative methods, including leading focus group discussion.
Strong analytical, writing and synthesis skills are required
Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative software is an asset
Ability to read and write English is an asset
Experience with USAID evaluations, assessments or research is an asset

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

How to Apply

Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the application. Closing date for accepting applications is Friday May 10, 2024.

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate`s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business`not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

If you require accommodations in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete your application, please call 301-287-8700, provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case-basis, and we will call you back within approximately 3 business days.

Sp�cialiste en Genre (Gender Specialist) Consultant, USAID Senegal MELS