Consultancy: Review and documentation of cost analysis methodologies (Closing date: 30 August 2024)

ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe, and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

The CGIAR GENDER impact platform (www.gender.cgiar.org) guides and strengthens CGIAR research, ensuring its meaningful and lasting contributions to global targets for gender equality, opportunities for youth and social inclusion. The GENDER impact platform is hosted by the ILRI in Nairobi.

Scope of Work

The consultant will handle the following.

• Develop a comprehensive cost analysis framework: Outline various cost analysis methodologies, including data requirements, applications, and practical implementation steps.
• Curate a cost analysis toolkit: Assemble a collection of templates, data sources, and software to support cost analysis.
• Develop guidance on data integration: Create clear guidelines for incorporating cost data into existing monitoring and evaluation systems and how to properly integrate gender into cost analyses.

Final Products

• A comprehensive cost analysis framework
• A comprehensive cost-analysis toolkit
• Guidance on cost data integration into M&E systems

Consultancy Fee:  By mutual agreement based on agreed milestones and deliverables.

Post location:  Home based

Expected places of travel: N/A

Duration:  By mutual agreement based on agreed milestones and deliverables

Contract dates:  35 working days (September 2024 to December 2024)

Essential skills and qualifications

The selected Consultant should possess:

• A master’s degree in development economics, public policy, public health, statistics or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting cost analysis, particularly in agricultural or development projects.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, particularly Excel and Stata.
• Excellent management and organizational skills, with strong teamwork and communication abilities in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in an international, multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience and record of very strong performance.
• Demonstrated experience working on gender issues in agri-food systems.

How to apply: 

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job (max 2 pages); Applicants should additionally include the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development through our portal ilri.simplicant.com before 30 August 2024.  The position title and reference number GP/1548/2024 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer