Job Title : Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Methodology)
Dept/Div : EASID
Appt Type : Short Term Consultant (STC)
Closing date : September 30, 2011
Location : Jakarta, Indonesia
Appointment : Local Hire
Terms of Reference:
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Methodology)
I. INTRODUCTION
- The Conflict and Development (C&D) Program was established within the Social Development Unit of the World Bank Office Jakarta in response to the conflicts that accompanied Indonesia’s democratic transition. The program provides an innovative model for supporting government and CSOs in developing conflict-sensitive approaches that respond to the changing dynamics of Indonesia’s transition.
- The program has a long record of providing analytical and advisory support on conflict issues in Indonesia. At the request of GOI, the C&D program has conducted a number of studies to help address key government policy needs. These include the “Local Conflict and Community Development in Indonesia” study (2006), which assessed the impact of the KDP/PNPM CDD program on social structures, conflict and dispute-resolution. In Aceh, immediately after the peace agreement, the team’s studies and early assessments of post-conflict needs provided an analytic basis for post-conflict programming, eventually resulting in a government-financed program that delivered reintegration benefits to over 230,000 conflict victims in 67 of Aceh’s sub-districts through KDP community-based mechanisms (BRA-KDP program). Often working with Indonesian institutions to conduct studies, the analytical program has had a strong capacity building component. At the national level, inputs from the team fed into the 2010-2014 national mid-term development strategy (RPJM) and Aceh’s 2005-2025 long-term development strategy (RPJP Aceh).
- Recently, based on strong demand from the Government of Indonesia, a National Violence Monitoring System (NVMS) has been developed by the Conflict and Development Program in Indonesia to strengthen the capacity of Indonesia’s institutions to detect and respond to social conflict through data and analysis. The project will be implemented in close partnership with the Office of the Deputy Minister for Social Vulnerability in the Coordinating Ministry for People’s Welfare (Kemenkokesra) and local partner institutions. The 30-month project is to be funded by a new Korea Economic and Peace-building Transitions Trust Fund and activities are expected to commence by October 2011.
- Component 1 of the NVMS project will be implemented by a local firm, to be contracted by the World Bank, to compile real-time data on violence in seven vulnerable provinces. The data collection methodology will follow the tools and instruments previously used for the World Bank’s Violence Conflict in Indonesia Study (ViCIS) and local newspapers will be the main (although not exclusive) source of data. The compiled data will be regularly published on an online data portal to make it available to government, donors, academics and the general public.
- Component 2 of the project will be implemented by a local research institution, the Habibie Center. Under this component, a team of researchers will publish regular policy briefs based on analysis of the quantitative data produced under Component 1 to identify analyze emerging issues and offer policy options. Two extensive mixed-method studies will be conducted to investigate causal mechanisms of some prevalent forms of violence in Indonesia and will assess policy implications of key findings. A Violence Intensity Index will also be developed as a tool to identify the most violence prone sites in Indonesia. Finally, the key findings of these analytical products will be socialized through seminars and workshops at both the national and regional level.
- Component 3 of the project is designed to provide coordination support to Kemenkokesra, the government counterpart for this project; and capacity building support to the Habibie Center. Assistance will be provided to Kemenkokesra to translate analytical findings from Components 1 and 2 into policy initiatives and facilitate socialization of project results to other government agencies. Finally, technical support will be provided to the Habibie Center to develop high quality research products reflective of government needs.
- A consultant is needed to provide technical support to the Habibie Center during implementation of Component 2, with detailed tasks described below. The consultant is expected to be comfortable working in a mentorship role with a team of local researchers to enhance their knowledge of research methodology.
II SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:
- Work closely with the Habibie Center’s research team to assist in the development of a clear analytical agenda and conduct periodic progress reviews;
- Develop methodological guidelines and formats for the policy briefs with the research team; review drafts and provide editorial support;
- Assist in the design of methodology and instruments for two mixed method studies;
- Provide support to the research team during several rounds of field work;
- Contribute to the development of the Violence Intensity Index by reviewing proposed methodology;
- Provide training/resources as necessary to enhance the quality of analytical products;
- Other tasks as required.
III OUTPUTS
The following outputs are expected:
- An initial analytical agenda and work plan followed by regular updates and modifications as necessary;
- Methodological guidelines and formats for policy brief series followed by reviewed drafts;
- Reviewed methodology notes and instruments for qualitative studies;
- Inputs into the development of the Violence Intensity Index.
IV. QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are desired:
- Master’s degree in social siences or a related field with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience or PhD with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience;
- Experience in working with a research institution;
- History of publishing on Indonesian conflict issues in top international journals;
- Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies;
- Previous experience working with local research organizations in Indonesia is a plus;
- Previous field-work experience in Indonesia;
- Ability to conduct research in a team and provide mentorship through a consultative process;
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English and fluent in Bahasa Indonesia;
- Superior oral communication skills.
V.CONDITIONS
The position is that a Short Term Consultant (STC) starting in October 2011, for a period of 150 days. The position may be renewable for another year based on performance and project needs. The consultant will be based in Jakarta.
VI. HOW TO APPLY
- This is local hire position, but open for all nationals.
- Please only submit your cover letter, CV, and references (at least three names with full contact details) to: jobsindonesia@worldbank.org.
- Do not forget to state your name and position applied in the e-mail subject.
- Deadline of application is September 30, 2011. Late submission will not be considered; hard copy applications and phone inquiries will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.