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WASH Knowledge Management & C4D Specialist - 2015



PURPOSE OF THE POST


Under the guidance of the Chief WASH, responsible for the design, formulation, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a knowledge management and communications strategy, plan of action and programme activities in support of implementing an evidence based WASH country programme.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


1. WASH programme knowledge management and communication programme strategy, plan and support implementation for advocacy and behavioural change


Designs, manages, and facilitates the implementation of programme communication strategy, plan of action and activities for strategic communication and promotion for social and behavioural change of both duty bearers (service providers) and rights holders (communities) in support of the WASH country programme delivery.


• In collaboration with UNICEF management and decision makers and planners of government, donor organizations, academia, NGOs and the private sector, the WASH Knowledge Management/ Communication for Development Specialist designs, manages and facilitates the implementation of knowledge management communication strategy and plans of action aiming at communities (rights holders) and duty bearers (service providers) through: (a) behaviour development/change at individual/household levels/schools; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; and (c) increased community participation in development programmes for positive social change, (d) advocacy for improved WASH policy, (e) advocacy for improved resource allocation to the WASH sector


• Makes viable recommendations on operational strategies in the areas of knowledge management, participatory communication, social mobilization and behaviour change and on appropriate materials and media to reach target audiences.


2. WASH programme knowledge products and communication materials


Organizes the research, development, pre-testing, and production of culturally relevant evidence based WASH knowledge management products and communication materials.


• In collaboration with partners, the WASH Knowledge Management/Communication for Development Specialist organizes and manages the formative research, development, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant evidence based WASH knowledge products and communication materials to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery, including facilitating behaviour change, where necessary.


• Supports the UNICEF global communications objectives and strategies through development of complementary country specific and local community materials.


• Ensures the quality, consistency and appropriateness of evidence based WASH knowledge products and communication materials that are developed, produced, and disseminated to local communities, government officials, other partners and the press.


3. Capacity building support


Develops training materials and activities to build capacity for WASH knowledge management and participatory behaviour change communication for rights holders and duty bearers.


• Develops training materials and activities to build capacity in knowledge management, participatory and behaviour change communication for personnel who are involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programme knowledge management and communication intervention, in support of programme sustainability.


4. Coordination and collaboration with government and partners.


Provides effective coordination and technical support to government counterparts and other partners in the development and strategic use of communication for social development.


• Develops partnerships and coordinates with communities, government, civil society, private sector, academia and media as a means of developing, reviewing and promoting the evidence based knowledge management and communications strategy and plan Provide technical support as required.


• Conducts knowledge exchanges among WASH sector partners to promote diffusion of good practice to WASH duty bearers


• Collaborates with government officials, community leaders, UN, pirvate sector, academia, media and bilateral agencies and NGOs in the organization of activities, operational research, advocacy and exchange of information and ideas supportive of programme knowledge management and communication goals and strategies.


5. Monitoring and evaluation


Monitor and evaluate programme activities and prepare monitoring and evaluation reports. Exchange findings, experiences, lessons learned and new methods with partners.


• Monitors and evaluates programme activities on the basis of applied WASH knowledge management communication research and frequent visits to project sites.


Provides technical support to establish systems for knowledge management to UNICEF and partners


• Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure compliance and achievement of objectives and recommend corrective action, when necessary, to meet programme/project objectives. Prepares monitoring and evaluation reports in accordance with the established guidelines, methods and procedures. Provides technical advice to programme staff, government officials and other counterparts, and coordinates and manages the evaluative elements of country programme milestone meetings, such as mid-term reviews, strategy meetings, previews and reviews and annual reviews.


• Disseminates knowledge management and communication research findings, ensures exchanges and sharing of experience, lessons learned, best practices, and new methods to government officials, programme staff, and other UNICEF partners.


6. Budget planning and management of program funds


Participate in the budget planning and ensure the compliance and the optimal appropriation of allocated programme funds.


• Participates in and contributes to the budget and programme review and planning. Establishes programme work plans, allocation of resources, and monitors progress and compliance.


• Monitors the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated.


• Takes appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Improves programme efficiency, quality and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.


WORKING CONDITIONS


Post is office-based, with frequent travel within the country.


IMPACT AND CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR


Type of decisions regularly made and the impact of those decisions.


Makes decisions on appropriate programme methodologies and approaches, technical resources required, quality and appropriateness of materials and tools produced, , allocation of financial resources, as well as a time-frame for various activities.


Type of recommendations regularly made and why they are important.


Makes recommendations on operational strategies in the areas of communication for development and behaviour change; on appropriate materials and media to reach target audiences; on the way in which programme communication should be integrated into specific programmes/ projects and on information management.


INDEPENDENCE


Post requires general guidance, but will take action in C4D and IM for the WASH programme based on wider strategy of UNICEF WASH humanitarian and development programmes and in consultation with Chief WASH and WASH teams in the provinces.


QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES required to perform the duties of the post:


EDUCATION


Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education, WASH), knowledge management, communications or related degree. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.


WORK EXPERIENCE


Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes, including several years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.


LANGUAGES


• Fluency in English


COMPETENCIES


Competency Profile


Core Values (Required)


· Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity


ii) Core Competencies (Required)


• Communication [ III ]• Working with People [ II ] • Drive for Results [ II ]


ii)Functional Competencies (Required)


• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]


• Relating and Networking [ II ] • Persuading and Influencing [ II ]


• Applying Technical Expertise [ II ] • Entrepreneurial Thinking [ II ]


iii)Technical Knowledge [1][ ]


Specific Technical Knowledge Required(for the job) [ ]


· Knowledge of current developments in the fields of : communication for development, strategic communication planning, formative research and evaluation of communication interventions.


· Knowledge of inter-disciplinary approach in programme development and implementation in programme communication.


· Knowledge of and experience in emergency operations and management.


· Knowledge of and skills in programme communication networking, advocacy and negotiation.


· Knowledge of training/facilitation and impact evaluation of communication intervention.


· Computer knowledge, skills and practical experience, including internet navigation, network, telecom Ability to develop systems and tools for Information Managers to present information in multiple formats


· Advanced knowledge on mapping tools and map making process


· Strong knowledge of GIS/cartographic outputs


Common Technical Knowledge Required(for the job group) [ ]


UN/UNICEF policy papers, relating to programme communication and programmes


Executive Directives


UNICEF programme manuals


Communication for Development Guidelines


UNICEF country programme plans


Government development plans and policies


UN agency agreements and joint policy papers


Gender equality and diversity awareness


Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced(for the Job) [ ]


Understanding of UNICEF Mission and UNICEF Guiding Principles.


Understanding of UNICEF programmatic policies, goals, visions, positions, policies, priorities, strategies and approaches (MDGs, UNDAF, MTSP, etc.).


Understanding of Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming.


Understanding of UN mission and system; and International Code of Conduct.


Understanding of staff welfare and rights of staff members.


Knowledge of emergency operations and security guidelines.


Understanding of international humanitarian affairs and humanitarian work.


Understanding of UNICEF policies and procedures for programming, operations and communication.


Latest theory, methodology, technology and tools in the functional areas.


Knowledge of the Programme Policy and Procedure (PPP) manual.


Knowledge, skills and experience in community capacity building.


Understanding of government policies, guidelines, legislation and strategies on various subjects.


UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.





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Multiple Jobs in Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited Islamic Banking - 2015




Job Title:



Various Roles Available



Company Name:



Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited Islamic Banking



Industry:



Banking



Department:



Finance and Administration



Location:



Multiple Cities



Career Level:



Executive



Minimum Education:



Bachelors



Degree Title:



Any



Minimum Experience:



2 Years



Number of Positions:



0



Job Type:



Permanent



Age:



Any



Gender:



Both



Job Description:



We are Looking for bankers in mentioned below cities: – 1.Lahore 2. Gujranwala 3. Sialkot 4. Faisalabad 5. Multan for above mentioned Islamic banking branches. 1) Branch Managers. 2) operations manager. 3) operations officers / OBO. 4)tellers / Cashiers 5) Trade Incharge . 6) Credit In charge .



How to Apply:



Kindly forward your cv’s to farrukh.imran@habibmetro.com




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Marketing & Sales Executive (Rawalpindi) - Jobs In Pakistan - ApniJobs.pk | Marketing & PR Jobs in Pakistan, Rawalpindi by TSK- Training for Skills and Knowledge | Jobs In Pakistan - 2015





Marketing & Sales Executive (Rawalpindi)









Employer: TSK- Training for Skills and Knowledge
Industry:
Marketing & PR
Location:
Pakistan, Rawalpindi

Job Description:


1) Able to Engage Client
2) Enhance the Sale Percentage
3) Achieve Monthly Sales Targets
4) Able to Travel within Islamabad and Rawalpindi
5) Able to work Hard
6) Punctual, Honest


Offer :


Basic Salary + Good Commission + Mobile & Fuel Allowance



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Jobs – Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited – Islamabad - 2015



Systems & Operations Audit – IS Audit Officer, Database & Application Audit – IS Audit and Others Required in Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited – Islamabad Location: Islamabad Company: Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited Contract: Full Time Newspaper: The News



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Senior registrar, Technologist Job in Lahore General Hospita 2015 Jobs Pakistan Jobz.pk - 2015




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Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor/Evaluation and Assessment Methodologist, USAID Monitoring and Evaluation Program, Pakistan - 2015



Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor/Evaluation and Assessment Methodologist, USAID Monitoring and Evaluation Program, Pakistan


Company Profile:


MSI is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 30-year history of helping to deliver development results across the developing world. In 2008, we became the America’s operation of the international development arm of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with our sister offices in the UK and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging and political and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Iraq. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance and anti-corruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.


Project Summary:


In July 2013, MSI was awarded a contract by USAID to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. The goal of the program is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs regardless of the implementation mechanism. The program is guided by USAID/Pakistan’s comprehensive approach to performance management that is captured in the Mission Strategic Framework and Performance Management Plan. A five-year follow-on project is expected to begin in May 2015 and this position will begin at that time. This position is contingent on USAID approval and contract award.


Responsibilities:


  • Lead major component of large USAID contract. Provide intellectual leadership, technical oversight and management of all evaluation, assessment and special study activities and manage staff engaged in such activities, including supervising up to six full time staff

  • Oversee all aspects of evaluation, assessment and special study activities, such as planning and budgeting for each assigned activity, identifying appropriate staffing levels, providing relevant technical guidance, leading consultations with relevant USAID/Pakistan staff and implementing partners, identifying and executing appropriate agreed upon methodology, field work and research, and reporting and deliverables. Review and edit final reports. Troubleshoot issues as they arise to ensure all products are of high quality.

  • Oversee data collection and production of the project’s Stability Index, a multi-faceted measurement effort that includes survey data collection, focus groups, and media monitoring.

  • Provide technical assistance to USAID Mission technical teams and coordinate the provision of project services for those teams, including evaluations, assessments, monitoring and GIS services.

  • Ensure statements of work and task plans reflect the needs of the client, that tasks are carried out to the highest quality standards and that final products are useful and support client learning and adaptive management.

Qualifications:


  • Graduate degree in research methods, economics or a relevant social science.

  • Twelve to fifteen (12-15) years of experience in evaluation of international development projects in developing countries required; experience in monitoring also strongly preferred.

  • Experience in project management, design and research methods.

  • Experience in conducting independent project and program evaluations, surveys, assessments, and data analysis.

  • At least seven years supervisory experience preferred.

  • Experience working in Pakistan or CPC is desired as well as experience in conflict affected countries.

  • Knowledge of international best practices on project design, implementation, evaluation and learning as well as excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills.

  • Experience working directly with USAID Missions preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.



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Jobs in Bank Islami-Trainee Business Executive Batch-2015 - 2015


Trainee Business Executive Batch-2015 Eligibility Criteria: *Age: 27 Years (maximum age limit) *Education Required: BBA/BS or MBA/MS (Preferably in Marketing) *Minimum Experience: Fresh *Location: Karachi Candidates fulfilling above mentioned criteria can apply at recruitment@bankislami.com.pk mentioning the subject Trainee Business Executive. *Important Notes:* § Hiring will be done purely on merit basis. § Candidates who will not fulfill the above mentioned criteria will not be shortlisted.



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PHP Developer (Karachi) - Jobs In Pakistan - ApniJobs.pk | Web Development Jobs in Karachi, Pakistan by Q-Solution | Jobs In Pakistan - 2015






Employer: Q-Solution
Industry:
Web Development
Location:
Karachi, Pakistan

Job Description:


Q-solutions Urgently Required PHP DEVELOPER


Job Description:


- Expert in setup and develop Online Magento stores, MS web sites
- Expert in ZEND framework
- Expert in Extending Magento Framework
- Expert in setting up Multistore Magento websites
- Expertise in Upgrading Magento Site and its Optimization
- Strong knowledge of Magento architecture and its Extensions
- Expertise in Magento Catalog/Category management automated tool development
- Expertise in Magento theme development and Integration
- Expertise in SSH and server oriented setup.
- Magento custom module development
- Be able to get the site up and running in the shortest possible time and with solid provisioning for online marketing and database management.
- Must be well versed with TDD and Continueos Integration.
- Must be able to build team around himself.
- Good team player and reliable resource. Must handle the challanging situate with ease.


Skills:


- Magento development experience 2+ years
- Several years (4-5 years) PHP, and MySQL commercial experience
- Zend or similar framework development
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of optimization, caching, and scaling techniques
- Knowledge of HTML (XHTML, HTML5), CSS, XML
- Experience with AJAX techniques using modern JavaScript frameworks
- Familiarity of web usability and W3C standards
- Experience with source control software such as Git
- Experience working in the Linux environment


Programming Languages:


- YAML, XML/XSL, SQL, HTML5, PHP, Transact-SQL,HTML/XHTML, JavaScript


Servers/Platforms:


- Magento


Source Controls:


- Git, Subversion (SVN)


Databases:


- MySQLi, Amazon RDS, Microsoft SQL, Amazon SimpleDB (SDB), MySQL


Interface Protocols & Standards:


- Jquery, PDO, Facebook API, Web Services


Frameworks:


- CodeIgniter, MVC, PHPUnit, 960 Grid System, Yii, Zend Framework, Smarty, JavaScriptMVC


Processes:


- Agile Programming, Service Oriented Architecture Design, Continuous Integration, RESTful architecture


Experienced: 2-3 Years
Salary: 25000 to 50000



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Senior Registrar Paediatric, Assistant Professor – Punjab Public Service Commission – Lahore - 2015



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Drivers, Operation Theater Attendant, Sanitary Worker Wanted 2015 Jobs Pakistan Jobz.pk - 2015




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Terms of Reference for Final Evaluation/End line Survey of the Integrated Recovery Program (IRP) in Pakistan - 2015



****Terms of Reference for Final Evaluation/End line Survey of the Integrated Recovery Program (IRP) in Pakistan****


  1. Purpose:

****Time Frames****: All work must be completed and deliverables submitted by 31st July 2015.


****Primary Location****: Pakistan (District Swat and District Battagram)


****Providing services for****: Asia, International Development, International Operations


****Reporting to****: Research Management Committee


  1. Background Information

The Pakistan IRP is the recovery program following the 2010 mega floods which focuses on four thematic areas: Health, Organizational Development (OD), Disaster Management (DM) and a Violence Prevention (VP) pilot. Program started in 2011, although with slow start of activities, after the signing of Program Cooperation Agreement in 2012 the implementation picked up and project launched in July 2012. While the IRP program in Pakistan will be closing, the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) Pakistan delegation will remain in place and continue supporting the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in a program aimed strengthening capacity of the PRCS National Head Quarters (NHQ) and Provincial Head Quarters (PHQ) Gilgit Baltistan.


The IRP for Pakistan is designed to support the IFRC/PRCS Plan of Action 2011-12 and aims to provide support to PRCS branches in districts Swat and Battagram of KPK.


Drawing from the PRCS 2015 Strategy, the overall outcome for the 3-year PRCS-CRC program is:


‘To reduce mortality, morbidity, injuries and psychological and physical impacts from diseases, disasters and public health emergencies, including a pilot program in violence prevention in Swat, with priority given to women and children in Swat and Battagram Districts.’


The program has four major components:


The first is the Healthcare component which encompasses curative and preventative health services. These services centre on MNCH including antenatal, post-natal care and vaccinations – as well as the provision of CBHFA training to the community. This component further aims to support PRCS’s Harmonized Action Plan 2011-12 and to strengthen the planning, monitoring, supervision and evaluation systems of PRCS health programming through its support for the review of PRCS health policy and the development of an MNCH training manual and reporting format. It is intended to strengthen the capacity of district branches, local health systems and communities, along with their ability to work together to reduce public health risks and restore the access of vulnerable communities to basic health care.


The second component of the program is the Disaster Management/DM/DRR component intended to develop the capacities of targeted district branches in disaster response and to undertake disaster risk reduction activities among vulnerable communities, reaching 10,500 families through integrated DM, Health and OD programming.


The third component of the program is Organisational Development/Capacity Building (OD/CB) which has a two-tiered approach:


  1. Directly support PRCS targeted branches in Battagram and Swat to build/strengthen their delivery capacity through integrated DM, Health & OD programming.

  2. Help to build and improve PRCS-NHQ coordination with its Provincial/ Branch offices and its volunteer management system as these are among the key challenges of the National Society.

The final components of the program are Violence Prevention and Dengue prevention pilot projects in district Swat, implemented through the health component of the project. These are community based programs focusing on violence prevention against children in the district and Dengue awareness and prevention in response to Dengue outbreak in Swat.


It should be noted that PRCS is the lead organization in all aspects of the program including: design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and decision-making. CRC’s role, as defined in the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA), is that of technical and financial support to PRCS at the NHQ, PHQ, and district Levels.


  1. Objectives

The Integrated Recovery Program (IRP) in Pakistan has been implemented since April 2012 and completed on 31st March 2015. The Evaluation/End line survey of this program will be carried out in order to meet the learning requirement of the program staff and partners in Pakistan and Canada, as well as the accountability requirement for all key stakeholders (e.g., Canadian Red Cross (CRC), Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), MoH).


  1. Deliverables, Activities, Timelines

****4.1 Audience and use of findings****


UsersPurpose/Intended Use Management of CRC and PRCS in Pakistan and respective Headquarters


Sectoral Technical staff of PRCS and CRC in Pakistan and respective Headquarters Accountability:


To understand achievements of the projects’ outcomes, impact and reasons for degree of the achievements/results in order to improve performance and accountability.


Learning:


To understand remaining unmet gaps in the community in order to guide the strategic direction of the PRCS future similar programing.


To understand strengths and weakness of the project management practices in order to continuously improve practices during future programing developed by the PRCS.


To understand sustainability outcomes of the projects by the community level and the implementing partners. Lessons learned will be informing future planning and where possible be incorporated for sustainability of results at all levels.


To learn about steps and conditions for effective gender sensitive health programming in Pakistan for future replication in future programs. Evaluation and Knowledge Management Manager of CRC Learning:


This final evaluation/End line will contribute to the sectoral meta-review as well as the periodic meta-review of all evaluations of CRC.


  1. Scope of this evaluation:

Scope of sector and time-frame of intervention: Maternal and Neo Natal Child Health/MNCH, as well as Violence Prevention/VP.


Scope of evaluation criteria: relevance, effectiveness, sustainability, impact, and gender.


Scope on stakeholders: staff and volunteers of implementing partners, CRC staff in Ottawa and in-country, government partners and local authorities (e.g., MoH).


Scope of program sites: sampling frame is population in all sites (for the end-line survey, see the survey protocol in the Annex 1).


  1. Evaluation Criteria and Method

****Evaluation Criteria and Questions****Priority Respondents and data collection method Relevance


What are the priority health concerns of the targeted communities that are not addressed by the project? Method: Qualitative evaluation


Respondents: end-beneficiaries, informal and formal community leaders, health staff personnel What is the level of satisfaction of the end-beneficiaries and implementing partners with project personnel’ responses to their inputs? Method: Qualitative evaluation


Respondents: end-beneficiaries, staff or volunteers of implementing partners (e.g., MoH), project personnel Have the end-beneficiaries and implementing partners received adequate information they need about the project activities? Method: Qualitative evaluation


Respondents: end-beneficiaries, staff or volunteers of implementing partners (e.g., MoH), project personnel ****Effectiveness****


Are there significant differences in the status of indicators of immediate and intermediate outcomes at the community between the beginning and end-line of the MNCH and VP intervention and control groups? Method: endline survey


Respondents: end-beneficiaries To what extent has the projects’ activities contributed to achievement of expected immediate and intermediate outcomes at the community (changes in knowledge and behaviors)? Method: endline survey


(inferential statistical analysis of the dose response questions in the end line survey)


Respondents: end-beneficiaries


Example of dose response indicators are number of project activities participated by respondents; number of meeting with staff or volunteers to talk about health issues (this type of questions will be included in the questionnaire) What factors have influenced stronger achievement of outcomes in communities with strong and weak outcomes? Possible factors to explore: intensity of sectoral intervention, community mobilization practices, community characteristics (e.g., social capital, leadership, initial capacity) This is priority and we would like data gathering more focused with end-beneficiaries. Qualitative data collection with end-beneficiaries to understand the pattern of findings of the quantitative survey.


This is the mixed method From the implementing agencies’ perspectives, what external and internal factors that have hindered or facilitated achievements of the project’ outcomes? Possible factors to explore: project management practices, pertinent business support system to the project (e.g., HR, procurement, etc.), etc. This is priority and we would like data gathering more focused with PRCS and MoH staff from different levels of position. Method: Qualitative evaluation


Respondents: end-beneficiaries, informal and formal community leaders, health staff personnel ****Impact****


What are unintended positive and negative impacts of the projects? (e.g., openness to new ideas in the targeted communities ) Method: Qualitative evaluation


Respondents: end-beneficiaries, informal and formal community leaders, project staff and volunteers ****Sustainability at the community level****


Which outcomes (e.g., utilization of health services, health prevention practices)/activities (e.g., community committees) that the communities would like to maintain and have the resources (e.g., Knowledge, Skills and financial) to do so? This is priority and we would like data gathering more focused with end-beneficiaries. Method: Qualitative evaluation


Respondents: end-beneficiaries, informal and formal community leaders ****Sustainability by implementing partners (PRCS, MoH****)


To what extent, the projects have resulted in capacity building of the staff and volunteers of the implementing partners that can be replicated in the second phase or other projects? This is priority and we would like data gathering more focused with partners’ staff and volunteers. Method: Qualitative evaluation


Respondents: staff and volunteers of the implementing partners ****Gender****


What are the intended and unintended results of implementation of gender mainstreaming activities of the project (e.g., provision of female doctors, sessions with women teachers, etc.)


What are the facilitating and hindering factors to mainstream gender issues in this project? Method: Qualitative evaluation


Respondents: end-beneficiaries, informal and formal community leaders, project staff or volunteers (?)


4.4 Consultancy overview: End line Survey


4.4.1 Survey objective(s)


The objective of the end-line surveys is to understand the changes resulted from the projects by comparing baseline and end-line data of the project.


4.4.2 Sampling frame(s) and coverage


The sampling design, sample size and final selection of household methodology will replicate the baseline survey, which has intervention and control groups.


4.4.3 Survey questionnaire(s)


The baseline survey questionnaire will be used. Additional questions will be included are


  1. The questions for contribution/attribution analysis, which are based on two conceptual framework:

  2. Dose response analysis: The idea behind the dose-response option is that causal inference is strengthened if the outcome condition improves as an increasing function of the amount of program participation (http://betterevaluation.org/evaluation-options/checking_dose_response_pa…). Examples of indicators are:

  3. Number of project activities participated by respondents in the past XX

Question: Over the past XX months, have you participated in the following activities?


Provide a list of main project activities


  • Frequencies of meetings with the project staff to talk about issues related to the project

Question: Over the past XX months, haw many times have you met with XX staff or volunteers to discuss XX?


Examples of indicators are


  • % of respondents who attribute positive changes in XX (e.g., health care utilization) to the project. Question: In your view (or compared to other organization), to what extent has the Red Crescent program played a role in improving health care utilization in your village?

  • % of respondents who attribute the project as the source of reliable information or support or services in the specific thematic areas of intervention (e.g., who do you rely on information on XX and then a list of organizations).

  • Have you participated in programs from other NGOs or Government-run programs?

The questionnaire will be translated into Urdu in order to be administered to the local populace. Pre-testing of the questionnaire will be conducted with randomly selected respondents in the local vicinity.


4.4.4 Data analysis


Guiding principles for finalization of the data analysis:


  • The statistical analysis of such a study will involve point estimation of indicators across both intervention groups and the control group of villages at baseline, and an examination of the change from baseline to end-line in the indicators by these comparator groups. All data analysis to be segregated by women and men.

  • The statistical analysis of the differences between the intervention and control groups should include controlling confounding variables or covariates (e.g., background variables).

  • The data analysis should allow for the incorporation of sampling design in the variance estimation.

  • Statistical analysis will be done for the contribution/attribution analysis using dose response and end-beneficiaries’ perception: Possible methods are:

  • Regression analysis: The effectiveness of the program can be examined by using the level of involvement as a reflection of exposure to the program and testing its causal relationship with indicators of the outcomes (e.g., use of health care service) using regression analysis. The p value of < 0.05 will show that the probability of the trends/association is not due to chance.

  • In the analysis, the engagement ordinal variable can be analyzed using chi-square test scenario. If p-value for trend < 0.05, it means the dose response is unlikely.

4.5Evaluation Management Structure


*Evaluation Management Team:*The evaluation management team will oversee the evaluation to ensure the evaluation team upholds the expected quality of the evaluation. It will make a decision on the final TOR, the inception report, and the final report.


Each representative is responsible to consult with relevant personnel within their respective organization and consolidation of inputs to provide to the consultants.


*In-Country Coordinator and Supervisor:* Once the selected consultants start the implementation of the evaluation in Pakistan, they are required to maintain coordination with and report to CRC Country Representative/Program manager. He or she will be responsible for


a. Assuring that the consultant/firm is provided with the specified documents, and answer day-to-day enquiries.


b. Facilitating the work of the consultant/firm with beneficiaries and other local stakeholders.


c. Monitoring the daily work of the consultant/firm and flag concerns.


*Intellectual property:* All quantitative and qualitative data collected under this contract remains the property of CRCS and PRCS. Authorship for publication if any will be discussed with CRC/PRCS during the contract, if necessary. All these issues will be outlined in the contract between CRCS and the consultants.


****4.6 Time Table****


The summary of the tasks of the external consultants, deliverables and timelines are summarized below:


Please visit the Canadian Red Cross Career website at the link below in order to view the timetable in its entirety:


http://www.redcross.ca/who-we-are/jobs/opportunities-in-canada/tor–fina…


****Deliverables:****


· The inception report [research questions, methodology (sampling, sample size, etc.), data collection methods and tools, a timeframe with firm dates for deliverables, and the travel and logistical arrangements for the team]. The inception report is done based on desk-review of relevant project documents.


· Data collection and analysis, prepare and submit the first draft


· Present preliminary findings with MOH, CRC in Pakistan and another presentation for CRC-Ottawa by skype.


· Final report after receiving comments


· All raw, labelled data along with the analysis in a USB/CD to CRC/PRCS 3 days


25 days


3 days


3 days The deadlines are negotiable as long as the final report is completed by 31st July 2015


*Workshop for formulating follow-up actions after all the studies completed:*The consultants will present the findings in-country to key decision-makers and relevant staff of CRCS in the country and its partners (e.g., Host National Society). A workshop (1/2 day or one day) to construct recommendations/workplan based on the findings in with the evaluator to discuss the findings for future programming.


****4.7 Report Outline and Guideline on Provision and Adoption of Comments to the Report****


The final report will follow the outline below:


4.7.1 Structure of End-line Survey Report


The End-line line Study Report shall be written in English, and structured as follows;


  • Executive Summary (6 pages maximum)

  • Introduction/background (5 pages maximum)

  • Summary study methodology (3 pages maximum )

  • Study findings (30 pagesmaximum )

  • Conclusions and Recommendations (5 pages maximum)

Annexes


  • Terms of Reference

  • Name of the Consultant and their company where applicable

  • Detailed study methodology (data collection tools, sample design worksheet, area population statistics, etc.)

  • List of persons/organizations/facilities consulted

  • Literature and documentation reviewed

  • Geographical map of the area surveyed.

  • Other technical annexes where relevant (e.g. statistical analyses)

4.7.2 Structure of Final Evaluation Report


Executive Summary (a max of 8 pages): brief summary of the projects, the evaluation, and an overview conclusion by evaluation criteria, highlights of findings by evaluation criteria and highlights of recommendations.


****Main Body of the Report (no more than 60 pages)****


  1. Rationale and purpose of an evaluation

  2. Brief description of methodology of the evaluation – the details will go to the Annexes

  3. Findings by Evaluation Criteria and Questions- The findings will discuss consistency or inconsistency of findings from survey and qualitative data collection

  4. Recommendations (with clear linkages to the findings)

****Annexes:****


  1. Terms of Reference

  2. Detail information about methodology, including evaluation framework or matrix. The methodology of the survey should be described in line with the international standard of survey report.

  3. References and List of Documents Reviewed

  4. List of Respondents

  5. Data collection Tools (e.g., interview guide, etc.)

  6. Map of evaluation sites

  7. Brief Background of Evaluators and their contact details (a max of 2 pages), the contact details are needed if more clarifications are required from the consultants after the evaluation is completed.

The evaluation process will be followed to ensure stakeholder input while maintaining the integrity and independence of the evaluation report according to the following lines.


  • Inaccuracy. Inaccuracies are factual, supported with undisputable evidence, and therefore should be corrected in the evaluation report itself.

  • Clarifications. A clarification is additional, explanatory information to what the evaluators provided in the report. It is the evaluators’ decision whether to revise their report according to a clarification; if not, the evaluation management response team can decide whether to include the clarification in their management response.

  • Difference of opinion. A difference of opinion does not pertain to the findings (which are factual), but to the conclusions and/or recommendations. These may be expressed to the evaluators during the evaluation process. It is the evaluators’ decision whether to revise their report according to a difference of opinion; if not, the evaluation management response team can decide whether to include the clarification in their management response.

4.7.3 Evaluation Quality & Ethical Standards


The evaluators should take all reasonable steps to ensure that the evaluation is designed and conducted to respect and protect the rights and welfare of the people and communities involved and to ensure that the evaluation is technically accurate and reliable, is conducted in a transparent and impartial manner, and contributes to organizational learning and accountability. The evaluator will sign and adhere to the Canadian Red Cross Code of Conduct.


The evaluation standards are:


  1. Utility: Evaluations must be useful and used.

  2. Feasibility: Evaluations must be realistic, diplomatic, and managed in a sensible, cost effective manner.

  3. Ethics & Legality: Evaluations must be conducted in an ethical and legal manner, with particular regard for the welfare of those involved in and affected by the evaluation.

  4. Impartiality & Independence; Evaluations should be impartial, providing a comprehensive and unbiased assessment that takes into account the views of all stakeholders.

  5. Transparency: Evaluation activities should reflect an attitude of openness and transparency.

  6. Accuracy: Evaluations should be technically accurate, providing sufficient information about the data collection, analysis, and interpretation methods so that its worth or merit can be determined.

  7. Participation: Stakeholders should be consulted and meaningfully involved in the evaluation process when feasible and appropriate.

  8. Collaboration: Collaboration between key operating partners in the evaluation process improves the legitimacy and utility of the evaluation.

It is also expected that the evaluation will respect the seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent: 1) humanity, 2) impartiality, 3) neutrality, 4) independence, 5) voluntary service, 6) unity, and 7) universality. Further information can be obtained about these Principles at: www.ifrc.org/what/values/principles/index.asp


****5.0 Qualifications and Experience****


Selection of the external End term assessment consultant/team will be based on the following qualifications:


****Requirements for the Evaluation Team****


  • Having completed the baseline surveys of similar programs in Pakistan (KP)

  • Previous experience of completing large scale final evaluation in similar context.

  • A mixed of male and female member of the Team

  • Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation/research methods

  • The team must include technical expert in Public health, MNCH, Organizational Development, Disaster Management, gender and Violence Prevention

  • Good facilitating and diplomacy skills, highly cultural awareness and sensitivity.

  • Strong writing skills in English

  • Proficiency in Urdu, in Pashtu is an advantage




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Purpose. The final evaluation aims to assess the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) floods 2014 emergency response operation according to set criteria, taking into consideration issues of gender and diversity and to identify the lessons for the purpose of accountability and learning.


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