Старший/-а Консультант\-ка з Розвитку Спроможностей Аналітики Данних в Громадах / (Senior Consultant on Data & Analytics Capacity Building) – Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

Annex 2 – TERMS OF REFERENCE

FOR THE CONSULTANCY CONTRACT OF: Senior Consultant on Data & Analytics Capacity Building

1. Duty Station of the Consultancy: Kyiv, Ukraine
2. Duration of Consultancy: 1 June – 31 December 2024, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory job performance.
3. Nature of the consultancy: Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Project Specialist (Evidence-based Governance) of IOM’s Data & Analytics Unit, the Senior Consultant will develop a training program for personnel from local government and civil society organizations on data collection and analysis, as well as manage and coordinate the team of regional trainers. The Senior Consultant will also develop the training materials and supervise the process overall to ensure that trainings feed into evidence-based programming.
4. Project Context and Scope:

Ten years since the onset of hostilities in the country, Ukraine continues to deal with the major complexities that characterize its dynamic path towards nation-wide socio-economic recovery and decentralization. Since the escalation of war in 2022, it has been apparent that the capacities of local administrations to assess and address the critical needs of their communities vary but are frequently insufficient. The ambitious process of locally-driven and locally-led recovery therefore needs support at the hromada level, in order to promote inclusive governance and evidence-based decision making, including for the targeting of interventions.

In an effort to support hromada-driven recovery processes that strengthen resilience and promote durable solutions for conflict-affected communities in Ukraine, IOM is conducting trainings on evidence-based situation analysis, participatory planning and various cross-cutting themes, including gender equality and disability inclusion. Based on their assessed capacities and needs, the Senior Consultant will supervise and coordinate the planning and implementation of training activities that build local capacities on data collection (disaggregated by gender, age, and disability) and analysis in line with international standards and IOM’s internal toolbox, thereby enhancing their capacity to generate evidence for decision-making in the recovery sphere. This will serve to strengthen local resilience and support the creation of locally-defined recovery plans that are empirically based and continually adapted according to the changing context and needs. To this end, the content and pedagogy of the training materials will be developed such that they are sensitive and reflective of the local context in Ukraine.

The Senior Consultant will coordinate and supervise the planning and delivery of all trainings being conducted by the Consultant Trainers in each of the four macro-regions of Ukraine. The training materials and sessions to be delivered will reflect the following learning objectives:

• Understanding of the basic principles of quantitative and qualitative research methods and selection of appropriate data collection tools (targeted at local level practitioners)
• Understanding how to prepare and conduct household surveys, key informant interviews and focus group discussions
• Understanding the importance of collecting data that is gender-disaggregated and sensitive to vulnerability
• Understanding of the basics in cleaning and analyzing data, as well as data sharing
• Knowledge of principles and guidelines related to confidentiality, informed consent and data protection
• Capacity to apply data insights to local level decision-making, in line with responsibilities held by local level authorities in Ukraine following the decentralization process
• Awareness of the potential for data and analytics to improve local administrative planning and operations for recovery

1. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Data & Analytics Unit
2. Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

Category B Consultant hired to deliver a curriculum of training materials and supervise a team of trainers to plan and implement trainings to hromada representatives.

The Consultant will be responsible for:

1. In coordination with the team of Consultant Trainers, conduct a Needs Assessment in selected hromadas of 4 regions in Ukraine to determine their capacity building needs prior to commencement of training. This will include conducting interviews/focus groups with hromadas representatives to asses their existing skills and training needs in relation to data generation, data management, analysis and reporting. A report will be produced based upon this needs assessment exercise.
2. Develop the needs-based training program which include in-person training sessions, field visits and remote mentorship.
3. Prepare curricula, presentations, written materials, practical exercises, workbooks and other necessary materials for two in-person training sessions (one of three days and the other of two days) on data generation, data management and analysis, as well as a mentoring program conducted remotely to support further learning.
4. In close collaboration and consultation with the Data & Analytics team of IOM Ukraine, supervise and coordinate the delivery of all training activities in selected hromadas.
5. Once the trainings have all concluded, develop and deliver a report of recommendations on further capacity building needs and responses, prepared in collaboration with the team of Consultant Trainers.
6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

1. First deliverable – Needs assessment report for each partner hromada in collaboration with Consultant Trainers based on literature review, humanitarian data for recovery frameworks, consultations with hromadas and with Consultants on Local Data Mapping, Analysis and Uptake – Delivered by June 30, 2024.
2. Second deliverable – Draft of all training materials (in English): including a three-day course and a follow-up two-day data analysis workshop – both to be delivered on-site; as well as a plan for series of practical exercises and a structured program of mentoring – Delivered by July 15, 2024
3. Third deliverable – Final versions (in English and Ukrainian) of all training materials: including three-day course and a follow-up data analysis workshop (over two days), both to be delivered on-site. In addition, a series of practical exercise and a structured program of mentoring; and a comprehensive plan and timetable for delivery of trainings, including all details of participants selected (based upon assessed needs and capacities) and logistical arrangements required, all developed in collaboration with Consultant Trainers and hromada representatives – Delivered by July 31, 2024
4. Fourth deliverable – Completion of all training sessions for all participants and submission of feedback forms, reports on field visits – Delivered by November 30, 2024
5. Fifth deliverable – Completion and submission of a report of recommendations (in English) on further capacity building needs and responses, developed in collaboration with the team of Consultant Trainers, Final report (in English) and all administrative responsibilities completed – Delivered by December 31, 2024
6. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Consultant is responsive to IOM engagement on planning and implementation of trainings
• Deliverables are submitted on time
• Trainings and training materials are delivered in a manner that is technically sound yet accessible for non-technical audience

1. Education, Experience and/or skills required

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Data Analytics, Adult Education, or related field with a minimum of four years of relevant experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in a similar field with a minimum of six years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience of working with one or more quantitative software tools is required, e.g., MS Excel, Stata, SPSS and KoboToolbox.
• Extensive experience in developing trainings/capacity building materials on data analytics and assessment development, especially for use by local government or organizations
• Experience in conducting trainings of local government and/or civil society organizations in Ukraine would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in managing teams, particularly in relation to training/capacity building.
• Experience of working with UN, NGOs, CSOs and/or government authorities.
• Knowledge and experience of working on displacement issues is desirable.

Language:

English – working knowledge

Ukrainian – Fluency required

1. Travel required

It is anticipated that the work of the Senior Consultant may involve some travel to the regions of Ukraine.

1. Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

1. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their Personal History Form and cover letters or CVs with names and contacts of three referees to [email protected] with subject line “Senior Consultant in Capacity Building – Data & Analytics” by 13 May, 2024 at the latest.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

!!! Private entrepreneurs (PE) cannot be considered as applicable for providing services under this consultancy. 

 Posting period: 

From 26.04.2024 to 13.05.2024