Endline Evaluation of Safe Drinking Water job at Child Fund International
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Vacancy title:
Endline Evaluation of Safe Drinking Water

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Management ]

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Child Fund International

Deadline of this Job:
15 April 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Endline Evaluation of Safe Drinking Water
General objectives
The purpose of the evaluation is to provide an independent and rigorous assessment to identify the changes brought about by the project as per its M&E matrix as encapsulated in the project proposal. In addition, it will identify relevant lessons learned during the implementation of the project to inform both the design and implementation of future similar projects and for the improvement of programming at ChildFund International.

Specific objectives
• To complete an assessment of change from baseline to endline; this includes assessing change in outcome data collected via qualitative methods (e.g. key informant interviews, focus group discussions) and quantitative methods (e.g. surveys).
• To identify good practices and lessons learnt related to the project operational contexts, actors engaged, strategies applied in the implementation, and changes observed.
• To enumerate recommended project strengthening suggestions to improve future WASH projects with similar goals and objectives.

Evaluation Stakeholders
The key recipients and users of the evaluation are:
• The project participants in Wamunyu, Mwala, Migwani and Ngwatanio including the community health volunteers, caregivers, children, opinion leaders.
• County Government Officials in Machakos and Kitui specifically Chief Officers and Directors from Ministries of Water at the county and sub county levels.
• National Government – Ministry of Water and Irrigation
• ChildFund International
• Procter and Gamble
• Eastern Community Development Program

Evaluation Questions
Using appropriate research methods, the endline evaluation seeks to answer the following questions. The successful consultant(s) will be able to recommend adjustments or additions to these questions to ensure sufficient data is collected.
Objective 1: Increase access to safe water for 9,000 households living in Wamunyu, Mwala, Migwani and Ngwatanio Areas by end of December 2021
• Where did you collect your drinking water most recently? (i.e., open well, protected well, borehole, unprotected spring, protected spring, piped supply, river, pond or lake)?
• Would you describe the water you collected today as clear, slightly cloudy/dirty or very dirty?
• Do you do anything to make your drinking water safe to drink? If yes, what do you do to treat your drinking water?
• Can you explain how you treat your drinking water? Can I see some of your water treatment supplies?
• How do you store your drinking water?
• Can I see some of your water storage containers?
• What is the time taken to the water source and back during dry season now compared to 2 years ago?

Objective 2: Increase community awareness on the use of safe water among 9,000 households in Wamunyu, Mwala, Migwani and Ngwatanio project areas by December 2021
• When do members of your household wash their hands?
• Do members of your household wash their hands with water and soap?
• Do you have a latrine/toilet facility in this household? (If Possible observe)
• Who uses the latrine/toilet facility?
• How do you dispose off children’s waste?
• How many individuals have been trained in VSL methodology?
• How many VSL groups have been formed? What kind of IGAs are they involved in? how are the businesses performing?
• What is the level on monthly savings from the groups?

Scope of the evaluation
The study will primarily focus on Wamunyu, Mwala, Migwani and Ngwatanio areas.
Methodology
ChildFund Kenya expects that consultant will;
• Develop a clear methodology, tools and include a detailed work plan in executing the various activities expected in this assignment.
• Review existing project documents
• Ensure a participatory approach in collecting information required for the assignment.
• Train and manage a small group of enumerators as required in the proposed methodology
• Conduct analysis of the information obtained and draft a preliminary report.
• Present preliminary findings at ChildFund Kenya Country Office for project staff input.
• Compile and submit the final report.

Evaluation Outputs and Deliverables
• Submission of draft endline report for review by ECDP and ChildFund Kenya staff.
• Final baseline evaluation report incorporating feedback from stakeholders above.
• A short presentation to ChildFund on the results, insights into the recommendations etc.
• Other materials such as quantitative data files, transcripts of FGDs, photographs.

Team Qualifications
The proposed consultant(s) should have vast knowledge and experiences in WASH in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya. The specific qualifications are;
• The lead consultant and Associate must have an Advanced degree in any of the following, or related disciplines: Public Health, Development Studies, Community Development, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Over 8 years’ relevant professional experience working on similar types of programming
• In depth knowledge on government regulation on WASH sector
• Previous working experience in Machakos and Kitui county desirable.
• Have proven knowledge and practical experience in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, facilitating, presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
The technical and financial proposals should be submitted via email by 15th April 2022 addressed to KenyaProcurement@ChildFund.org  . The consultant needs to include direct and indirect overall costs of the study. The cost of training and paying the enumerators will be catered for by ChildFund as all as field travel during data collection.

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Job Info
Job Category: NGO - Non Government Organisations jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 15 April 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 09-04-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-04-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 09-04-2056
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