Recruitment of M&E Specialist for the RISE Project

Language of Notice *

English

Deadline for submission of expressions of interest *

31-01-2024

Local Time *

12: 30

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Assignment Title: Recruitment of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the RISE Project

Reference No. GM-PPPPE-397866-CS-INDV

• Background information The Gambia, with its vibrant youth population and commitment to development, is poised for a promising future, yet faces several challenges. In the realm of basic education, the focus is on improving learning outcomes, particularly in the early grades, to ensure every child acquires the necessary foundational skills. Especially for the youth, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) must be of higher quality and relevance to meet labor market demands, a challenge recognized and prioritized by the Government of The Gambia. For the large population living in poverty, the goal is to provide a second chance through access to social protection measures, skills training, and income-generating opportunities.

• The objective of the assignment The objective of the M&E specialist should be able to establish and thereafter implement a good monitoring and evaluation system for the project. The M&E Specialist will ensure that local M&E capacity is built within the project to enable the staff to carry out special activities on their own and to report on project/program output and outcomes on a timely basis. The Specialist will also oversee the implementation of M&E activities by firms, including review and input to designs, questionnaires, analysis and reports, and dissemination, as applicable.

• Specific responsibilities of the Social Safeguards Specialist:
• Identify, define, and validate with project/program key stakeholders a set of appropriate and useful performance indicators;
• Create an M&E framework, beyond the high-level Results Framework, for the Gambia RISE Project, to identify sources of relevant data and the processes for data management;
• Assist in defining information management objectives and initiatives;
• Outline procedures for reporting and data use, including M&E in annual work plans;
• Provide input on projects/programs’ M&E system;
• Review and ensure the quality of the M&E section of projects/programs’ annual work plans;
• Liaise closing with the M&E officers on each component to help them to understand, interpret, and utilize performance indicators and reports;
• Assist the CPCU and IEs to establish a system for the sharing of project/programs information;
• Create and adapt data collection tools for training, needs assessment, follow-up, and evaluation;
• Provide technical assistance, training, and instructional materials to IEs
• Liaise with key staff of the project implementing unit and stakeholders to ensure effective management of M&E efforts and successful achievement of projects/programs objectives;
• Conduct regular field visits to oversee the implementation of M&E activities, and identify where and how M&E practice requires improvement needs;
• Analyse and prepare summary reports by project/program based on the M&E results;
• Oversee consultants/ firms assigned to conduct M&E activities, and liaise with them closely to ensure that research studies are of high quality.
• Meet regularly with the project/program managers to discuss data results and plan steps to build on strengths and address weaknesses;
• Assist the Central Fiduciary Unit in establishing and maintaining procedures for capturing and disseminating monthly, quarterly, and annual project/program reports Work closely with projects/programs’ Information and Communication Specialists to ensure that project results and reports are properly disseminated to the public.
• Work closely with other development partners to identify areas of collaboration and knowledge sharing;
• Work closely with project/program managers to prepare evaluation schedules;
• Work closely with project/program managers to design and prepare outcome- and impact-level evaluation schedule of activities;

• Qualification Requirements
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences closely related to project management, or economics, or public administration, or equivalent.
• A Master’s degree in project management, economics, public policy, public administration, or equivalent would be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years of working experience as an M&E Specialist or related areas.
• Three (3) years of experience in a Multilateral Donor Funded Project will be an added advantage.
• Experience in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Proficiency in the use of computers including Word and excel processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to find and communicate accurate information concerning processes, policies and procedures to project stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Have good analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and adaptability.
• Knowledge of M&E software and data analysis tools (such as SPSS, STATA), or database management skills will be an added advantage

• Submission of Expressions of Interest:

The Gambia Fiscal Management Development Project now invites eligible individual consultants to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants (IC) selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information (Terms of Reference) can be obtained at the address below or via email during office hours from 09:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 to 12h30 on Friday.

Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail) on or before 31st January 2024 at 12h30 GMT

Gambia Fiscal Management Development Project GFMDP

Royal Insurance Building

2nd Floor, Kotu Bertil Harding Highway

The Gambia ,

Email: [email protected] and [email protected]