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Call For Expression Of Interest - Conduct A Baseline Survey In Two Communities In The FCT As Part Of An Operations Research Study For The Smile Project

Consultant - Technical Assistance

Job Location: Abuja

  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• The Consultant will work closely with key staff of SMILE and Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods projects and will report to the Technical Program Director of the SMILE project 

OUTPUTS: 

   A clearly written and concise research proposal that adequately documents sampling and research methodology 

    Report of the baseline study: well-written and formatted, not more than 100 pages including an e e 

•     Training materials and training report 
•     Database of all study respondents with demographic characteristics and essential information 
•     PowerPoint presentation of research findings and recommendations 
•     Electronic and physical data sets and tools used forthe study 
•    Draft tools for routine monitoring of respondents after the baseline 
•     Brief report of the consultancy focusing on processes involved and challenges experienced 

PROFILE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER 

•     Advanced University degree (Master Level minimum) in Nutrition, Economics, Public Health or related disciplines. PhD preferred. 
•     Minimum of 10 years of relevant practical field experience In food security and livelihoods 
•     Demonstrated experience in conducting high level research in food security and livelihoods 
•     Familiaritywith community-based and participatory approaches 
•     Fluency in English required with excellent analytical and communication skills in English; fluency in Gbagyi or Hausa is a plus 
•     Deep knowledge of statistical and data analysis packages

How To Apply: 

Intending consultants should submit an updated CV detailing personal profile, skills, competencies and suitability for the assignment as well as readiness for immediate short-term consultancy plus a copy of such previous work before 29th April, 2015 to NG_HR@global.crs.org