Consultant - Agriculture Specialist (USAID RFSA Activity)

Job Description

Title: Consultant - Agriculture Specialist (USAID RFSA Activity)

Company Name: EnCompass LLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years

Advanced degree in a relevant field such as public health, social sciences, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, development studies or related fields.

• At least 5 years

• At least 5 years of experience in two of the following areas: as Agriculture.

• A least 5 years of demonstrated expertise in program evaluations or research in international development contexts.

• Experience with USAID-funded programs or similar donor-funded projects, preferably in Bangladesh or South Asia.

• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including experience conducting KIIs and FGDs.

• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to synthesize findings from both qualitative and quantitative data sources.

• Proven ability to develop actionable recommendations based on data analysis and thematic expertise.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender equity and sustainability.

• Familiarity with the regional context in Bangladesh or South Asia, particularly in relation to agriculture, livelihoods, nutrition, DRR, and resilience.

Essential functions:

• Provide expertise in at least two of the following thematic areas: agriculture, livelihoods, nutrition, DRR, gender, resilience, and sustainability during the design and planning phases of the evaluation, ensuring the evaluation design and findings adequately addresses sector-specific challenges and objectives.

• Support the development of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, ensuring they are tailored to capture key indicators in their thematic area.

• Conduct qualitative data collection including KIIs, FGDs and transect walks.

• Act as the primary point of contact for engaging with Implementing Partners, and stakeholders from the private sector and government to facilitate data collection.

• Lead the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data in their area of expertise, synthesizing findings to assess changes in key outcomes.

• Provide sector-specific insights throughout the evaluation process.

• Work collaboratively with other specialists to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to analyzing data and developing recommendations across agriculture, livelihoods, nutrition, DRR, gender, resilience, and sustainability.

• Contribute to drafting high-quality reports, ensuring thematic findings are integrated and recommendations are evidence-based.

• Address and incorporate feedback from USAID/Bangladesh or other stakeholders into final reports and recommendations.

• Participate in presenting results to USAID and stakeholders, incorporating feedback into final reports.

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