Consultant Position at Mercy Corps

• Introductory meeting to clarify objectives, activities, timeframe with ELAN staff and CRS headquarters advisor(s).
• Desk review of CRS and Mercy Corps data management and protection practices as detailed in standard operating procedures and related by staff (desk review and interviews - in person or remote).
• Meet with relevant information management and program staff to map data management processes.
• Hold a workshop with both agency teams in country to discuss data management adaptations in response to challenges, outstanding issues and potential solutions.
• Develop map of current data management practices
• Use data management mapping to identify protection risks and challenges.
• Draft a case study report to highlight both NGOs’ data management systems, challenges faced, adaptations, any context-specific recommendations and suggestions applicable to other contexts.
• Share with field teams and headquarters staff for feedback.
• Revise and finalize case study document based on feedback.
• Present final case study as part of a webinar with interested ELAN members and Nigeria staff.

Consultant Deliverables

The Consultant will provide a final case study integrating feedback by CRS and Mercy Corps in country and headquarters staff and based on material generated in the in-country workshop.

Timeframe / Schedule

Activity/Deliverable

Date expected

Introduction with ELAN and CRS staff/confirm work schedule and deliverable dates (0.5 day)
Upon contract signature
Desk review of program materials and staff pre-interviews if desired (2 days)
Before field visit
Field visit including data gathering with each team, facilitating workshops on data management and protection challenges (8 days including travel)
Second half of November (TBC)
Draft report and recommendation; send to field team/HQ representatives for comments and revisions (3 days)
Within two weeks of field visit
Revise and submit final version (2 days)
Within approximately one month of field visits
Webinar: presentation of findings to field teams and other ELAN members (0.5 day)
TBD

The Consultant Will Report To

Electronic Cash Transfer Officer (Mercy Corps / ELAN)

The Consultant Will Work Closely With

Mercy Corps/ELAN
Electronic Cash Transfer Program Manager, Mercy Corps/ELAN
Director of Humanitarian Programs, Mercy Corps Nigeria;
Program Coordinator, Mercy Corps Nigeria;
Additional Mercy Corps information management and program staff in Nigeria
CRS
Manager, IT Deployment Services, CRS;
Program Manager, CRS;
Additional CRS information management and program staff in Nigeria