Development (or Supply) of a Dynamic and Versatile Online Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting System for Act at Act Change Transform (Act)

Expected Outputs/Deliverables

• An inception report highlighting understanding of the assignment, including proposed system framework/structure and hardware requirements;
• Submit a user guide and conduct training for all program staff on the use of the system and use the training lessons to produce an improved guide;
• End user (Programmes, MERL and IT staffs) testing acceptance and testing report;
• System customized to Act! requirements deployed while checking elements of usability (user friendly), controls and confidentiality, among other aspects of a quality a good and functional system;
• Act! virtual private server and the M&E and data collection systems with online access of systems set up;
• Complete systems configuration and customization in accordance to user requirements with demonstrable system inputs and outputs such as reports;
• A final implementation report after deployment and full rollout of the M&E system and key staff trained on the management and use of the system.

Duration of the Assignment

• The consultancy is expected to take a maximum of 30 days commencing 20 March, 2023. These include the preparatory phase, development and training. The final deliverables should reach Act! by 6th May, 2023.

Reporting and Supervision

• The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Act! M&E Advisor with support from IT staff. The deliverables will be assessed against the provisions of the scope of work set for the assignment.

Consultancy competencies, experience and skills requirements

The Consultancy firm or team of individuals with the following qualifications.

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology. Relevant ICT professional post graduate qualifications and certifications.
• Sector (Industry) qualifications and experience in M&E, statistics or a related field with over 5 years of relevant experience in development and setup of digital MER Systems;
• Evidence of capacity to develop management information systems and digital M&E tasks; by providing experience in at least three (3) similar assignments;
• Demonstrated knowledge on GIS, geo visualization and infographics;
• Previous experience and good comprehension of the operations of NGOs including programming and M&E;
• Experience in a national setting with national or international organizations is an asset;
• Fluency in the English language is required.