Palladium
Overview of CSJ Program
Climate Smart Jobs (CSJ) Component 1 is a four-year programme funded by the UK’s International Climate Fund. It consists of three sub-components: 1A – Market Systems Development, 1B – Uganda Climate Innovation Fund, and 1C -Ecosystems Services. Component 1 seeks to sustainably increase agricultural productivity and ultimately improve the incomes of smallholder farmers (particularly women, refugees, and host communities). CSJ understands that smallholder farmers (SHFs) are extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change (particularly extreme weather events) and face numerous constraints. Mitigating these effects is central to the programme’s approach.
The constraints SHFs face in improving agricultural productivity and income levels include limited access to inputs for crops and livestock, poor soil and water management, limited access to an efficient distribution model for climate-resilient varieties, limited access to affordable extension services for both livestock and crop, weak engagement between Private Sector Actors (PSAs) and research institutions, high incidence of pests/parasites and diseases for crops and livestock, uncertainty in seasonality (unpredictable rainfall, prolonged dry spell, spatial distribution of rainfall), limited access to affordable on-farm mechanisation services), and weak market access and value addition.
CSJ intends to work with market actors to trigger change in the market system in a way that enables SHFs to gain increased access to affordable, quality input products and services, in turn increasing their incomes and ability to adapt and become resilient to the effect of climate change
This TOR focuses on the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) as a Data Collector, on call-down basis, to support the regular and ad hoc evaluation, research, and learning data gathering needs in order to support adaptive management.
Background to the Assignment
CSJ’s Evaluation Research and Learning (ERL) has planned a series of outcome / impact surveys and deep dive studies to support the programme’s adaptive management towards its goals. To execute these tasks, Data Collector are required to be available on-call. The flexibility to deliver high quality work under time pressure will be critical for the required Data Collectors as CSJ steps up its work.
Objectives of the Assignment
CSJ requires the services of suitably qualified and experienced Consultants to provide technical expertise and guidance, on a call-down basis, to support the programme in the collection of baseline, evaluation, and research data from survey respondents, as well as other data-gathering duties as assigned.
Scope of Work
The preferred Consultants will deliver the following responsibilities:
Assist CSJ in the collection of high-quality baseline, evaluation, and research data from survey respondents as well as other data-gathering duties as assigned.
Ensure that standard data collection quality assurance mechanisms instituted by Palladium are followed.
In conjunction with CSJ programme and partner staff, assist with data collection activities (for both quantitative & qualitative data asks) within selected or sampled sites in northern Uganda (NU).
Accurately record data provided by respondents using mobile data collection applications OR any other appropriate tool as provided.
Upload the data in the CSJ’s Management Information System.
In cases where physical copies / templates are used, submit fully filled tool to ERL designated personnel during the survey.
Provide concise and accurate feedback to CSJ staff when being debriefed on the quality and success of the interviews.
Proper use and custody of activity asset (phones / tablets, etc), ensure that these are safely maintained and returned to the supervisor at the end of the task assigned.
Spend and account for project resources received in line with expense guidelines and templates shared.
Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Deliverables
The Consultant will deliver the following in execution of the Scope of Work:
Data records
Field reports
Accountabilities
Required Competencies
The preferred candidate will exhibit the following competencies:
Achieve Results: Sets and aligns challenging, achievable objectives in performance of tasks having lasting impact.
Think Innovatively: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
Learn Continuously: Create opportunities to help teams expand horizons, diversify experiences.
Adapt with Agility: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
Act with Determination: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
Engage and Partner: Politically savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion wider collaboration.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in any development related subject. Individuals in their final years of education are also encouraged to apply.
Good understanding of NU and the Refugee locations in the region.
Strong reading and writing skills in English. Fluency in one or more of the following languages is a MUST – Lugbara, Alur, Acholi, Lango, Madi, Arabic, kuku, Dinka or any of the local languages in Northern Region and Refugee settlements in selected locations.
Experience in using smart phones/tablets for data collection and submission.
Assignment Timeline
The Data Collectors will be contracted on a call-down basis for a period of 12 months from the 1st of June 2025.
Submission instructions
Submit your CV and a 1-page Cover Letter describing your suitability for this role ONE region of preference / residence. Include in your submission 2 examples of previous work and 2 references. The deadline for this submission is 25 May 2025.
Note that only shortlisted submissions will be contacted. If you have not received communication from CSJ MD within four weeks from the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
