nimex framework technical advisor ConsultantRTI International

Job Description:
Overview
Consultant Title: NIMEX Framework Technical Advisor Consultant
Internal Title: Sr. Technical Advisor 2
Period of Performance: February 1, 2024 - April 31,2024 (possibility of time extension)
Level of Effort: 30 days
Reports to: Regional Alliances Director
Location: Metro-Manila area
Applicant Type: Philippine nationals
Project Description
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) US-Philippine Partnership for Skills, Innovation and Lifelong Learning (UPSKILL) Program aims to strengthen the Philippine higher education system to support broad-based and inclusive growth. It will do this by strengthening the innovation capacities and workforce development functions of Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) through faculty development, curriculum improvements, and engagement with industry and international partners, as well as overall improvements in HEI management and administration. UPSKILL will also support an enabling regulatory and policy environment to improve governance in the sector and provide convergence platforms for local stakeholders to work together in achieving shared development goals.
In addition to working closely with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), UPSKILL works with other key stakeholders mandated to support innovation and workforce development, increase engagements between HEIs and industry, and provide platforms of convergence for local stakeholders to work together in achieving shared goals in human capital development and innovation-led growth. UPSKILL will work with and support the National Innovation Council (NIC) and the NIC Secretariat in advancing the goals and objectives of the Philippine Innovation Act.
Responsibilities
Assignment Description
RTI International (RTI) is hiring a short-term senior-level Consultant to assist the National Innovation Council (NIC) Secretariat / National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Innovation staff in developing the National Innovation Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix (NIMEX). The NIMEX will facilitate the tracking and reporting of all interventions and results provided by government agencies. The NIMEX must articulate the following key elements at the minimum:
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Indicators across the results chain (including metadata on the GII sub-indices and indicators)
Specifically, metadata will cover:
Operational definition of indicators
Baseline and targets
Data sources
Frequency of reporting/data gathering
Unit/agency responsible
Responsibilities:
The Consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:
Draft write-up of the NIMEX and subsequent revisions until the NEDA Principals approve the document
Formulate M&E Framework and indicators
Serve as resource person during co-creation workshop consultations and inter-agency meetings
Validate and confirm with the NIC Secretariat and NEDA Principals the results chain, theoretical framework, and logic
Facilitate the process of culling out and identifying the critical indicators for tracking and measuring results
Formulate and recommend the necessary tools and instruments for gathering and collecting data as may be needed by the M&E framework
Guide the simulation of at least one round of data collection/reporting from concerned agencies and the analysis of results therefrom
Document the inputs and comments from relevant government agencies, the private sector, and during consultations.
Expected Deliverables:
Inception Report (the plan of activities, stakeholders to be consulted, a timeline of implementation
Draft M&E framework
Details of the framework, metadata, list of indicators, and templates for reporting;
Draft pre-final and final reports
List of indicators
Draft M&E Framework according to the agreed template with the NIC Secretariat;
Data gathering/report templates for data collection
Final recommendations report for processing/analyzing, storing, and reporting M&E data as gathered.
Qualifications
Masters degree and 10 years of experience or
Bachelors Degree and 12 years of experience
Proven experience in drafting and revising documents related to projects or programs, particularly in the context of development initiatives.
Significant experience in formulating Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks and indicators.
Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to draft comprehensive documents like the NIMEX and M&E frameworks.
Excellent facilitation skills for guiding workshops, consultations, and meetings.
Effective communication skills to validate and confirm results chains, theoretical frameworks, and logic with NIC Secretariat and NEDA Principals.
Ability to work collaboratively with relevant government agencies and stakeholders during consultations and workshops.
This position is exclusively open for Philippine applicants.
About the Organization
RTI International / Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization. We combine these powerful capabilities with those of our partners to co-create smart, shared solutions for a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient world. Based in North Carolina, USA, RTI is one of USAID's top implementing partners. A commitment to making meaningful change energizes our 6,000 staff who deliver results across eight international development sectors and in more than 80 countries. RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI's experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world.
The RTI Center for Governance promotes strong, stable societies by empowering people and strengthening institutions. Building on RTI's decades-long legacy of leading governance projects around the world, the Center works to increase transparency and accountability, mitigate corruption, and help government actors to better deliver on the needs of citizens. Boasting a global reach, the RTI Center for Governance includes partners, expertise, and learning from major initiatives spanning sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. The Center leverages RTI's longstanding local partnerships to bring together governments, civil society, the private sector, and communities to define problems and jointly create sustainable solutions in countries around the world.
Application Instructions
If interested, please follow the link to the RTI portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications that we receive and the urgency to fill positions, only shortlisted applicants will receive notifications on next steps. The application deadline is on January 26, 2024.
EEO & Pay Equity Statements
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