MCC Gambia Togo Local Expert

Job Description

The Cloudburst Group is currently seeking qualified Gambian and Togolese evaluation experts with experience in electricity sector governance, utility performance, and/or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) governance. The consultant will work with an international evaluator to conduct evaluation(s) of the Gambia Threshold Governance Project, the Gambia Threshold Operations Project, and/or the Togo Increased Competition for the Benefit of Consumers, Independent Regulation, and Expanded Access in the ICT sector Project under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Gambia and Togo Threshold Programs. The evaluation may include a review of pertinent documents and both qualitative (interviews and focus groups) and quantitative (survey and administrative) data collection. The findings and recommendations will be for the use of MCC in strategic planning and developing further programming.

Illustrative Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Cloudburst team lead, help to design and implement a rigorous research approach, e.g., the design and methodology for evaluation should include the use of both primary and secondary data sources and interviews with multiple stakeholders, including project staff, implementing partners, and other key informants.
• Participate in fieldwork to support the research, including a desk review, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, in-person or online surveys (as relevant and feasible), and administrative data exports.
• Support the drafting of a findings report, responding to MCC’s questions and criteria, with an emphasis on analysis-based, actionable, and operational recommendations that can assist with strategic decision-making and programmatic decisions.
• Assist with developing and participating in presenting findings to stakeholders.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Candidates must be located in the Gambia or the Togolese Republic with deep familiarity with the local context and history.
• At least 5 years of extensive evaluation experience with knowledge of and experience in evaluating energy and/or ICT topics.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with MCC’s objectives, approaches, and operations preferred.
• Knowledge of evaluation methodology, including desk review, qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Superior writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• English and French fluency required.

About the Organization

The Cloudburst Group (Cloudburst) is a mission-driven Women-Owned Small Business whose staff strives to create impact, empower communities, and build resiliency. Cloudburst works at the intersection of domestic and international development to improve the effectiveness of programs and investments targeted to build social, economic, and environmental resilience in the U.S. and abroad.

The Cloudburst Group is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Cloudburst will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.