STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) –
Team Leader for Health Financing Activities (HFA) Mid-term Performance Evaluation
A. Background
Panagora Group is a woman-owned small business providing novel and integrated solutions in global health and international development, implementing the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Platform (MEL-P) Activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Indonesia since August 18, 2020.
MEL-P's purpose is to support the implementation of the USAID/Indonesia Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 by providing technical, consulting, and advisory services related to monitoring, evaluation, and learning and other relevant short-, medium-, and long-term technical expertise. MEL-P also supports USAID initiatives, such as the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policy Making Act. These combined efforts will facilitate and inform program management decisions within the Mission, shape and democracy, the long-term strategic direction of programs, and enable USAID/Indonesia to comply with Agency policy and guidance, including USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) Chapter 201.
B. PURPOSE
The purpose is to conduct an independent mid-term performance evaluation of the HFA. The evaluation results will inform USAID/Indonesia Health Office decisions for ongoing programmatic adjustment and future activity designs.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
The Team Leader shall be responsible for the following:
· Effectively manage and supervise the evaluation team at all stages of the evaluation process and in addressing technical concerns of the evaluation. These include:
o Produce a rigorous evaluation methodology and work plan report (inception report)
o Design of evaluation tools, e.g., focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs), surveys
o Pilot-testing of the evaluation tools, selection of respondents to KIIs, FGDs, and surveys; and enhancement of the tools based on the feedback during pilot testing
o Provide feedback on the evaluation's progress
o Data collection at the national and district level implements data quality protocols
o Data analysis of the performance and outcome of the project, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of received and generated information and data
o Developing preliminary findings, conclusions, and recommendation
o Collaboration in the draft and final evaluation report writing process
· Ensure all deliverables are submitted on schedule and by USAID and Panagora quality standards. This includes responsibility for developing:
o The work plan and evaluation design or inception report
o All required presentations, and
o The draft and final evaluation report
· Plan and manage coordination with MEL-P and USAID during the evaluation, including team planning, design and methodology discussions, and periodic progress review.
· Lead the preparation and presentation of the evaluation design, preliminary findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and final presentation to USAID, the implementing partner, GOI, and other relevant stakeholders as required.
· Apply the general and technical guidelines for evaluation team leader developed by MEL-P.
· Protect sensitive documents and information derived from the evaluation from unauthorized use or disclosure for any purpose other than for which it was furnished.
· Provide support to the MEL-P CLA team in designing the agenda and facilitating the Pause & Reflect event.
Additionally, throughout pertinent stages of the evaluation, the consultant (TL) shall:
· Develop professional, respectful, and collegial relationships with MEL-P, USAID, IPs, and other pertinent stakeholders.
· Provide leadership and demonstrated excellence in evaluation, data collection methods; analysis/interpretation and visualization, utilization principles (e.g., participatory design and the development of "actionable recommendations"); collaboration- and learning-centric models; dissemination practices; and project management.
· Effectively manage and supervise the works of the evaluation team members at all stages of the evaluation and address any technical concerns.
· Collect inputs from the evaluation team members and MEL-P to finalize the inception or design report, methodology, instruments, required presentations, evaluation report, and any required briefings.
· Ensure all deliverables are submitted on schedule and per USAID, Panagora, and MEL-P quality standards.
Qualifications:
· An advanced degree in health economics, public health, or global health related to the practice areas or equivalent in a relevant field of study.
· Proven track record leading and managing evaluations in developing countries. He/she shall possess extensive knowledge and experience in health financing and the JKN program in the Indonesian context.
· Demonstrated success in working closely with the implementing partner to find a workable design that meets both the needs of the evaluation and matches the implementation realities
· Expertise with fieldwork in developing countries, including
o testing data collection instruments,
o implementing data quality protocols in the field,
o collecting data (including with digital tools)
o and training and supervising enumerators (if any).
· Prior USAID experience is strongly preferred.
· Expert knowledge in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodology.
· Demonstrated leadership experience in managing technical teams.
· Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
· Excellent report writing and oral presentation skills.
· Fluency in English is required, both written and oral.
· Familiarity with USAID's Evaluation Policy.
· Open only to Indonesian citizens.
How to Apply
Fill out the online application (here). Please include a cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Only applicants who include the required application components will be considered.
Panagora Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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