Lead Consultant (Quantitative Survey) at Malaria Consortium

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this ToR is to engage highly experience research personnel that will carry out quantitative data collection for the Post MNCHW Endline Survey.
• The Data Consultants must adhere to the Survey protocol and methodology and administered the structure data collection tools as expected.

Scope of Work

• The Post MNCHW Survey will be conducted across the 20 LGAs of Bauchi State supported by PF-SMC in collaboration with SMC+VAS. The process will involve identification, selection and training of Data Collectors in Bauchi State.

State Lead Consultant (Quantitative):
Specific Tasks for the State Lead Consultant (Quantitative):

• Lead Consultant shall be responsible for the quantitative component of the baseline survey
• Train data collectors for the quantitative survey
• Coordinate field testing of the Survey-CTO
• Liaise with Snr M&E for randomization/selection of health facilities and settlements
• Conduct data analysis and report writing
• Prepare and submit the report in MS word and a summary of key findings in MS Evaluation.

Deliverables:

• Cleaned data set submitted
• Data analysis report submitted
• Key findings in power point presentation
• Timeliness and adherence to the timeline
• PowerPoint slides.

Qualifications and Experience

• A post-graduate degree in social, behavioural or health sciences
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in conduct and management of qualitative studies
• Demonstrated expertise in research, data collection and data analysis techniques
• Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly synthesize and present findings, draw practical conclusions, make recommendations and to prepare well-written reports in a timely manner
• Experience in leading evaluations, surveys, and analysis is highly desirable.
• Experience in the use of SurveyCTO, Kobocollect, and other statistical softwares
• Demonstrable experience in data analysis
• Ability to work within stipulated time frame
• Demonstrate report writing skills for quantitative or mixed method study;
• Experience, knowledge and clear understanding of Nigeria Northern context.
• Hausa language is necessary.