Consultant Services for Survey Design and Implementation

About the position 

The consultancy aims to assist in the design and execution of research aligned with the Social Progress Index (SPI). The main objective is to complement the existing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the ABF (Amazon Biodiversity Fund) with household-level data, enhancing the granularity of impact measurement and providing comprehensive evidence of impact at the community level.

Key Responsibilities 

• Survey Design: Develop a comprehensive survey framework largely based on the Social Progress Index (SPI) to collect household-level data.
  
• Implementation Strategy: Design and propose an effective implementation plan for the survey, outlining methodologies and resource requirements.
  
• Data Collection: Apply the survey across targeted communities, ensuring quality, accuracy, and inclusivity in data collection procedures. A minimum of 100 interviews is expected, with the possibility of calibration in this number, with either more or fewer interviews, based on the defined target community.
  
• Analysis and Reporting: Analyze the collected data and provide in-depth insights to supplement existing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Produce comprehensive reports presenting findings and actionable recommendations.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and requirements

• Proven experience in research design, implementation, and data analysis
  
• Familiarity with the methodology of the Social Progress Index (SPI) and socioeconomic indicators
  
• Expertise in environmental impact assessment or related fields
  
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
  
• Languages: Fluent in Portuguese and English
  

Competences

• Proven ability to integrate, inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams and manage talent, with a strong commitment to promoting diversity, knowledge sharing, and staff development.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with people in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment, including with external stakeholders, and excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to provide a high level of service under pressure.
  

Benefits

Terms of employment  

Remote work; alignment meetings will be conducted periodically via Teams or Meets; The work is scheduled to commence in February 2024 and conclude in December 2024, with the potential for extension based on the refinement of the work plan; Payment will be issued upon receipt of an invoice; The total budget for this consultancy should encompass all expenses related to research design, implementation, data collection, logistics, materials, analyses, and report production; Proposals offering the best cost-effectiveness will be considered for the final interview stage.

Applications 

Applicants are invited to send a resume of the professionals involved in the work; technical proposal with a budget in US dollars, encompassing international transfer fees (funds will be transferred by the headquarters of the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT located in Colombia) and portfolio. All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Office, at (s.senger@cgiar.org) and should clearly indicate “Application: Consultant Services for Survey Design and Implementation”.
Closing date for applications: January 31, 2024
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