Save the Children is the world's leading independent
organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives;
we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
The role
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
The role
Save the Children Sierra Leone is seeking a consultant to
implement an evaluation of Giving Children Quality Education and Saving
Children's Lives in Sierra Leone.
The Terms of Reference describe the objectives and scope of
the required services, the expected outputs, deliverables and consultancy
inputs, the reporting requirements and the arrangements for the management of
the consultancy.
The purpose of the evaluation is to determine how well SC
accomplished the project objectives, assess the overall impact of the program
in relation to the health and education services in the district, and to identify
remaining obstacles and challenges to be addressed over the next few years.
Findings from the evaluation will provide direction and recommendations for the
final phase of the Edwards Grant, and assist the district administrative bodies
with their service planning. The product of the consultancy will be to produce
a comprehensive evaluation report.
Objectives of the evaluation
The objective of the evaluation is to assess the project in terms of:
1. Outline the program impact / benefit to the district administrative bodies in relation to service provision.
2. Review the change in quality of service provision by teachers and health professionals.
3. Identify the impact on lives of children in relation to Primary Education, and Health of children under 5.
4. Identify the improvement and uptake of health and education services by communities.
5. Outline current challenges and obstacles to the uptake of services noting if these can be addressed by SC in the next phase of funding.
6. Identify best practices from health and education programme implementation that can be shared nationally and in future SC programmes.
The objective of the evaluation is to assess the project in terms of:
1. Outline the program impact / benefit to the district administrative bodies in relation to service provision.
2. Review the change in quality of service provision by teachers and health professionals.
3. Identify the impact on lives of children in relation to Primary Education, and Health of children under 5.
4. Identify the improvement and uptake of health and education services by communities.
5. Outline current challenges and obstacles to the uptake of services noting if these can be addressed by SC in the next phase of funding.
6. Identify best practices from health and education programme implementation that can be shared nationally and in future SC programmes.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
Education:
* Master degree in Health, Education, Sociology or anthropology
Experience:
* Proven research experience
* Understanding of Health and / or Education
* Experience working in Freetown urban areas of Sierra Leone
* Previous experiences with international NGOs
Education:
* Master degree in Health, Education, Sociology or anthropology
Experience:
* Proven research experience
* Understanding of Health and / or Education
* Experience working in Freetown urban areas of Sierra Leone
* Previous experiences with international NGOs
Desirable
* Action-oriented and evidence based approach and strong drive for results;
* Highly developed self-management, and communication skills;
* Proven ability to work well with teenagers, including younger pre-teens (10-13).
* Demonstrated computer literacy and use of data analysis software
* Action-oriented and evidence based approach and strong drive for results;
* Highly developed self-management, and communication skills;
* Proven ability to work well with teenagers, including younger pre-teens (10-13).
* Demonstrated computer literacy and use of data analysis software
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Location: Sierra Leone
Temporary - Full-Time
Closing date: Friday 20 September 2013
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
