Subject Matter Expert, IRiS Midterm Evaluation
Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Background:
SI is conducting a process evaluation for USAID/Somalia’s Inclusive Resilience in Somalia (IRiS) Activity. The IRiS activity is focused on efforts to support transformational change in Somalia by strengthening key market systems aimed at creating long-lasting economic opportunities for marginalized populations. The goal is ''to accelerate economic development for marginalized groups in the targeted areas of Somalia by increasing individual, household, business, community, and system-wide resilience through rural and urban livelihood diversification and promoting inclusive economic market systems to combat real and perceived grievances that contribute to violent extremism and conflict''. Thus, IRiS is focused on integrating people displaced by drought and marginalized communities into local economies and helping those economies grow. Under the IRiS activity, USAID promotes climate-smart agriculture practices for Somalia’s largely agro-pastoralist population and supports new livelihood opportunities through affordable training and access to financial services. SI will conduct a mid-term evaluation to measure the progress against the activity’s objectives.
Purpose:
SI is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to support the process of USAID's IRiS activity midterm process evaluation. To ensure that the process of evaluation is rigorous, data are trustworthy, findings are significant, and recommendations are actionable, the SME shall be expected to work in close collaboration with the Team Leader while bringing their experience and skills in market systems, economic growth, and value chains to the table. They will act as advisors on design, supervision of implementation, quality assurance, analysis of outcomes, and expertise input with relevant recommendations throughout the course of the life of the assessment. The SME will also be called upon particularly to provide critical insights, oversee technical elements of data collection and analysis, and contribute to conclusions and recommendations.
Specific Tasks:
Deliverables:
Please note, this is a national position based in Somalia. Only Kenyan and Somali citizens will be eligible to apply.
Period of Performance:
The assignment is from September 9, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
Travel within Mogadishu is required.
Qualifications:
Level of Effort:
Approximately 30 – 40 days.
Reporting:
The SME will report to the ELMI Evaluation Director.