Senior Advisor For Egyptian Governorates

The consultant will perform the following tasks:

• Take part in meetings with MESR, MPED and other implementing partners as needed.
• Propose a robust methodology of composing EGCI based on the revision of successful international experiences. Sub-indices and sources of data (both desk data and field data) need to be clearly identified.
• Actively contribute to workshops and events organized in the framework of developing the index. This could include contributing with ideas for thematic workshops, developing presentations, or facilitation of these events. A validation workshop will be held once the methodology has been developed, and the expert will be responsible for presenting the methodology and incorporating feedback.
• Develop guides, questionnaires and all data collection tools that are to be used by desk and field researchers in the data collection phase.
• Design an action plan for the establishment of an observatory for the index to ensure institutionalization of this initiative.
• Train selected field researchers on the optimal use of the developed field questionnaires and guides.
• Provide on the job consultation and support when needed by field researchers during the data collection phase.
• Proactively work with researchers from the implementing partners to achieve assignment objectives.
• Advice the working committee on the EGCI in implementation mechanisms including sampling, determination of potential interviewees, training the field researchers, field monitoring and correction mechanisms.
• Submit monthly progress reports on activities implemented.