TOR : Review of knowledge products and learning questions and providing updates to the Knowledge and evidence database
Consultancy, Research Jobs
Job Description
Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Across regions, from the local to the global, we work with people to bring change that lasts.
OVERVIEW
Title and brief description of the assignment
Review of knowledge products and learning questions and providing updates to the Knowledge and evidence database
Assignment location
Remote
Contract start date
17 FEBRUARY 2024
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
1) Technical and financial proposal
2) Maximum 4-page CV
3) Only one sample of previous analytical work, especially related to knowledge/evidence generation in the humanitarian, development and civic sectors
See section ‘8. Application Process’ for further details
Application deadline
07 FEBRUARY 2024
Specific considerations
1. PURPOSE OF THIS CONSULTANCY
The direct motive for this procurement for consultancy services is to support the implementation of the SAF cluster Knowledge and Learning Framework (KLF) by reviewing available knowledge products and uploading them onto Oxfam’s knowledge and evidence database, outlining which learning questions have been responded to and the learning gaps that remain.
The database allows users to curate and store all their learning questions and the evidence generated/collected against them in one place. In addition, users can search for much needed information more easily, and curate resources to aid in meta-analysis and sensemaking relevant for decision making, programme efficiency, learning or communicating impact.
Ensuring that SAF cluster knowledge products and learning questions are uploaded onto the database will enable easy access across the Oxfam confederation to the evidence and learning that has been generated in the SAF cluster.
2. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
The SAF KLF outlines the research and evidence generation processes that contribute to impactful programming and thought leadership in the cluster while being aligned to the Global Knowledge and Learning Framework. Both the SAF and Global KLFs propose engagement with specific learning questions and intentionally generating and applying knowledge from the answers to enhance accountability, impact and social change efforts while developing a rich evidence base for Oxfam and partners’ contributions to change. One of the key platforms for mapping both the learning questions and evidence is the knowledge and evidence database developed under the leadership of Oxfam International’s Knowledge for Impact Team (KIT). It is on this backdrop that the SAF cluster is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of the SAF KLF, with an emphasis on uploading learning questions, knowledge and evidence resources onto the aforementioned database in a systematic approach. The Consultant will work closely with the SAF Cluster staff and KIT members to ensure all learning questions, evaluations, and other evidence products are uploaded onto the database in the right manner.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
The Consultant will review and upload the relevant learning questions and knowledge products onto the database and provide a mapping/summary analysis of which key learning questions have been responded to and which learning gaps still exist.
Before commencing the assignment, the Consultant will undergo orientation/training on the database to be provided by a member of the Knowledge for Impact Team (KIT). The Consultant will continue to work closely with members of the KIT, the Program Quality Lead for SAF as well as monitoring, evaluation and learning staff within the cluster level.
Specific tasks related to this scope of work are outlined as:
1. Uploading Oxfam SAF learning questions into the knowledge and evidence database
2. Uploading knowledge products (research, evaluations, case studies, etc.) onto the knowledge and evidence database
3. Mapping the learning questions that have been responded to and the learning gaps that remain
Duties and Responsibilities
EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Overall objective
The objective of the assignment is to support the implementation of the SAF Knowledge and Learning Framework (KLF) with a focus on uploading learning questions and knowledge products on the knowledge and evidence database and provide a summary of which learning questions have been responded to through the knowledge products.
Specific outputs
The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:
1) OUTPUT 1 – Updated list of SAF learning questions uploaded in the knowledge and evidence database
2) OUTPUT 2 – Updated list of SAF knowledge products uploaded in the knowledge and evidence database
3) OUTPUT 3 – Summary analysis of learning questions that have been responded to and learning gaps that remain
5. METHODOLOGY
The key steps to be followed though not explicit and the detailed modality and work plan will be agreed during consultation meeting. This includes how to review knowledge products to identify responses to learning questions and other relevant tags and identifiers required for uploading in the database, including the use of specific tools e.g. AI tools.
Planned timeline
Qualifications and Experience
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
The company/ individual(s) should have the following competencies:
Essential
• Experience in research and evaluation in areas that include and include, or are related to: humanitarian work, gender justice, just economies, accountable governance, climate justice among others.
• Experience of working with and being able to make sense of large volume of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience in leading and conducting program evaluations for local NGOs, INGOs, high-level donors and multi-lateral agencies in various contexts including fragile countries.
• Relevant qualifications in fields such economics, development, anthropology, monitoring and evaluation, applied research or others.
• Excellent proven data analysis, reporting and presentation skills.
• Fluency in both oral and written English.
Desired
• Experience in evaluating programs in Southern Africa is an added advantage
• Interest in Oxfam’s vision and mission
• Knowledge of Portuguese will be an added advantage
• Healthy digital skills profile including appropriate use of technologies such as AI tools
How to Apply
