Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia: Baseline Survey Consultancy in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia.ADRA is currently implementing a Basic Education Development project in Somalia and is seeking the services of a qualified Consultant to carry out the following:

Baseline Survey Consultancy in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia.

Scope of Work

· Field data collection in the selected/potential project sites in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia
· To produce contextually relevant set of education baseline data collection tools and use the same to generate baseline data both qualitative and quantitative, by analyzing it to statistical information that will set benchmarks for the project’s take off and provide the overall direction based on the present provision of primary education, adult literacy, ICT, gender and life skills.
· Impart education project staff in three Somalia regions and partners participating in the baseline survey with relevant skills in collecting and analyzing data and effectively reporting on education baseline surveys. This will be gained through training and working together with staff and partners during the consultancy.
· Produce a professionally written Baseline survey report for use in project planning and dissemination to other stakeholders.

Qualifications of the Consultant

· Post graduate degree in education from a recognized institution of higher learning.
· Extensive experience in research including designing and conducting (education) baseline surveys and knowledge of understanding education management systems.
· Knowledge and experience of using participatory methodologies in monitoring and evaluation of education work in a developing country context.
· Proficiency in computer skills.
· Understanding of education in a developing country.

For the full Terms of Reference (ToR) please visit ADRA Somalia website www.adrasom.org.

Interested persons should send a technical and financial proposal to hr @ adrasom.org or info @ adrasom.org by 25th February 2010.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.