D-Rasati-Ii: Short-Term Impact Study Consultant

Job Announcement D-RASATI-II: Short-term Impact Study Consultant     Project Description:   Developing Rehabilitation Assistance to Schools and Teacher Improvement-II (D-RASATI-II) is a project that aims to enhance student achievement in Lebanese public schools by training English teachers, developing extra-curricular activities, providing schools with ICT equipment and training, developing school leadership and  building the capacity and tools necessary to support school improvement planning.  D-RASATI-II is a 2-years project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).   __________________________________   Position Description:   World Learning supports Lebanese public schools that are affected by the Syrian refugee crisis in all regions of Lebanon. This involves working on two levels: training public school teachers in English language, and building skills among school-based staff on providing Psychosocial Support to students.   We are currently developing a multi-phase training program to increase the capacity of Lebanese teachers to provide psychosocial support to students within the classroom.  The program will involve training 70 trainers/counselors from the public sector who will then train a further 700 teachers in the provision of psychosocial support. The position of the Impact Study Consultant will require the following:   1-     Work in close collaboration with the Psychosocial Support Consultant and the sector specialist to develop appropriate participant assessment and impact evaluation tools for each phase of the program. 2-     Develop an evaluation roll out strategy in partnership with the Project Supervisor, including data collection and analysis processes, timeline and tools. 3-     Develop sampling and selection criteria for the most affected schools to be surveyed, in coordination with EiE Coordinator and MEHE 4-     Conduct, in partnership with the PSS Consultant and sector specialist a baseline and end-line assessment of the project, analyze the data and compile an evaluation report. 5-     Contribute, as needed, to the development of the curriculum in alignment with the program objectives and evaluation strategy.  6-     Conduct field visits to schools in coordination with D-RASATI team and MEHE. __________________________________   Position Requirements:   Degree in statistics, management or related field At least 3 years working in the field of training and education Demonstrated expertise in  conducting training evaluation and assessment Experience working with refugees and/or groups affected by conflict     Desired:   Readiness to learn and adapt to new techniques and approaches. Awareness of refugee context following a context-sensitive approach. Maintains confidentiality and respect towards beneficiaries. Experience in working with children and vulnerable populations. Good interpersonal and written and oral communication skills Team player and adaptable to working under pressure and handling multiple tasks. Ability to maintain quality performance in sensitive contexts. Excellent reporting skills. Computer skills: proficiency in current office software applications Languages: Proficiency in English   __________________________________   Deliverables   - Evaluation strategy and assessment tools. - Pre & Post impact assessment/study data and analysis - Final impact report   __________________________________   Timeline    October 2015 – June 2016   __________________________________   How to apply?   Resumes and cover letters should be sent to:   info@drasati-ii.org with “D-RASATI-II Impact Study Consultant” in the subject line. Please include the names and contact information of 3 references; references will not be contacted without the prior consent of the applicant.   Given the importance of filling project positions as soon as possible, CVs will be reviewed as received.   Only those short-listed for the position will be contacted.