Baseline Consultant at Pam Care Community Initiative

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Baseline Consultant to design, lead, and deliver a baseline assessment for Prevention of Violence Extremism and Building Peace for Sustainable Development and Resilience in the Lake Chad Basin sub-region.
• The consultant will provide evidence-based data to inform project planning, implementation, and monitoring processes.

Scope of Work

• The Baseline Consultant will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive baseline assessment to establish the pre-intervention conditions, benchmarks, and key indicators aligned with the project objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Study Design and Planning:

• Develop a detailed baseline study plan, including methodology, tools, and timelines.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify key indicators and data requirements.
• Ensure the study design aligns with the project’s logical framework and theory of change.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Lead the collection of quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate methods (e.g., surveys, focus group discussions, interviews).
• Train and supervise enumerators or data collection teams, if required.
• Ensure data quality through effective validation and monitoring processes.

Reporting and Dissemination:

• Analyze data and prepare a comprehensive baseline report with key findings, insights, and recommendations.
• Provide a clear baseline for measuring project outcomes and impact over time.
• Present findings to stakeholders through debrief sessions or presentations.

Compliance and Ethics:

• Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards, including informed consent and confidentiality data.
• Address any challenges or risks encountered during the study.

Deliverables

• Inception report outlining study design, methodology, and data collection tools.
• Raw and cleaned datasets from the baseline assessment.
• Draft and final baseline assessment reports, including an executive summary, key findings, and recommendations.
• Presentation of findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Monitoring & Evaluation, or a related field.
• Proven experience in conducting baseline or similar assessments, particularly in Governance and Peace building, Livelihood, Gender Inclusion, etc.
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, STATA, or R).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience working in deep fields in the Northeast, particularly Borno State, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of [relevant thematic area, e.g., gender-sensitive programming or community-based approaches] is desirable.