Quantitative Instrument Development Consultant at Tetra Tech

Responsibilities:

Document Review

• Review the TPM strategy and design documents guiding the overall SMLP-2 project, including the Data Collection, Verification and Analysis Plan (DCVAP), and the Monitoring Plan and Schedule (MPS).
• Review a collection of pre-existing data collection instruments and assess suitability for SMLP-2.

Instrument Development

• Develop and refine quantitative data collection tools, including Beneficiary Surveys and Structured Observation Checklists for each of the sectors.
• Collaborate with the Qualitative Instrument Development Consultant to develop an organizing structure and naming convention for instruments.
• Collaborate with the Senior Monitoring Analyst to digitize data collection instruments into mobile data collection formats.
• Deliver quantitative data collection instruments necessary to conduct third-party monitoring of BHA activities in Somalia, across all relevant sectors.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international affairs/development and social science with practical research experience is required.
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience in quantitative research and/or monitoring, evaluation and learning in the humanitarian or development sectors of Somalia is required.
• Experience working with data collection software such as Fulcrum preferred.
• Experience with monitoring donor-funded programs, preferably with a familiarity of USAID.
• Knowledge of remote third-party management methodologies is required.
• Familiarity with the operations of BHA programs and knowledge of IP activities in Somalia is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow through.
• Strong working knowledge of written and spoken English is required.