CONSULTANT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE JOBS AT (CRS) CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria m 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, HIV and health extractive and governance, and peace building programming.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Position: Consultant - Technical Assistance

Location: Nigeria.

Job Description:
The Consultant will work closely with key staff of SMILE and Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods projects and will report to the Technical Program Director of the SMILE project
 
Outputs:
1. A clearly written and concise research proposal that adequately documents sampling and research methodology
2. Report of the baseline study: well-written and formatted, not more than 100 pages including an e e
3. Training materials and training report
4. Database of all study respondents with demographic characteristics and essential information
5. PowerPoint presentation of research findings and recommendations
6. Electronic and physical data sets and tools used forthe study
7. Draft tools for routine monitoring of respondents after the baseline
8. Brief report of the consultancy focusing on processes involved and challenges experienced
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
1. Advanced University degree (Master Level minimum) in Nutrition, Economics, Public Health or related disciplines. PhD preferred.
2. Minimum of 10 years of relevant practical field experience In food security and livelihoods
3. Demonstrated experience in conducting high level research in food security and livelihoods
4. Familiarity with community-based and participatory approaches
5. Fluency in English required with excellent analytical and communication skills in English; fluency in Gbagyi or Hausa is a plus
6. Deep knowledge of statistical and data analysis packages
 
Method of Application
All potential job applicants (consultants) should submit an updated CV detailing personal profile, skills, competencies and suitability for the assignment as well as readiness for immediate short-term consultancy plus a copy of such previous work to:

NG_HR@global.crs.org

Application Deadline: 29th April, 2015

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