Terms of Reference (TOR) for Data Analyst Consultant
Project Title: Mapping Innovative Technology Solutions for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Africa
Estimated Duration: between 20-30 Days
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duty Station: Fully Remote
Application deadline: 15th July, 2024.
Background/Context
Mobile phones and internet access have revolutionized health information dissemination, enabling real-time communication and empowering individuals with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health (SRHR). Digital health solutions, including mobile health (mHealth) applications, telemedicine, and online platforms, have become essential in SRHR strategies, offering innovative approaches for advancing access to information, education, counseling, service delivery, SRHR product deliveries, and data collection. However, barriers such as limited digital literacy, infrastructure gaps, policy and regulatory environment, and socio-cultural factors persist and hinder innovations and creativity.
Nailab is conducting a research study to document and assess the current, and most effective SRHR innovations and technologies within selected African countries that can be advanced to solve the SRHR challenges in the African Region.
Project Scope
The assessment aims to:
- Conduct a comprehensive mapping exercise to identify innovative solutions that have leveraged technology and have a clear business model for sustainable outcomes in SRHR with the aim of scaling and linking them to funding opportunities.
- Develop an investor toolkit with data showcasing high-impact SRHR innovations with robust metrics on the business model, scalability, sustainability, alignment with relevant SDGs, and the potential to attract funding/investment.
- Facilitate connections and foster a collaborative ecosystem between impactful SRHR innovations and social impact investors and funders.
- Understand the current landscape, highlight successful innovative solutions, and provide strategic recommendations to enhance the adoption and scale-out of SRHR innovations.
Objectives
The initiative is firmly committed to improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) outcomes across Africa. This mapping exercise directly aligns with that commitment by identifying and supporting impactful and self-sustainable innovations that leverage technology to address critical SRHR challenges.
Expected Outputs
- A detailed plan and methodology for analyzing the data collected.
- A structured and organized database of innovative SRHR solutions, including metrics on their impact, scalability, sustainability, and alignment with relevant SDGs. 3. A structured and organized database of Investors, donors and funders with a keen interest in funding SRHR social impact enterprises
- A detailed report documenting lessons learned alongside policies and advocacy roles in the advancing innovations in particular markets in Africa. With key highlights summarizing the analysis of the collected data, including key findings, successful innovations, and recommendations for enhancing SRHR technology-based solutions in Africa.
- Investor toolkit: Data and insights for the investor toolkit template, showcasing high-impact SRHR investors clearly indicating their thematic focus and details as well as innovations show casing high scalable impact focus with robust metrics on business model, scalability, sustainability, alignment with relevant SDGs, and potential to attract responsible investment.
Consultant Deliverables
Data Analysis
- Develop a methodology for categorizing and analyzing SRHR technology solutions based on:
○ Technology type (mHealth apps, telemedicine, etc.)
○ SRHR focus area (information access, service delivery, etc.)
○ Geographic reach
○ Scalability potential
○ Sustainability model
- Analyze the data collected by the research officer and the Nailab team on existing SRHR innovations and technologies within selected African countries to identify trends, gaps, and promising scalable social impact enterprises.
- Develop a comprehensive database of innovative SRHR social impact enterprises based on the collected data, including their impact, scalability, sustainability, and the challenge they are solving.
Investor Toolkit Template:
- Develop a database of funders initiatives and investors keen on funding SRHR social impact enterprises.
- Develop a template to showcase high-impact SRHR innovations for potential investors. The template should include key metrics on the:
○ Scalability
○ Financial sustainability – Business model
○ Impact – alignment with relevant SDGs
○ Investment potential
Strategic Insights
- Provide strategic insights based on data analysis to enhance the adoption and scale-out of identified SRHR innovations.
- Identify potential areas for policy and regulatory improvements to support SRHR innovations.
Data Analysis Report
- Produce a detailed report on the mapping and analysis findings and share recommendations for enhancing SRHR technology-based solutions in Africa. ● Include case studies of notable SRHR innovations and their impact.
Specific Outputs and Timelines
| Output | Timeline |
| Inception Report: Detailed plan and methodology for the data analysis. | 3 Days |
| Databases of;
a. Promising scalable SRHR social impact enterprises 150 indicate metrics b. Investors, INGO donors and funders with a keen interest in funding SRHR social impact enterprises 100 |
8 Days |
| Investor toolkit database across africa to showcase high-impact SRHR social impact enterprises for potential investors linkages 100
The template should include key metrics on: ○ Scalability ○ Financial sustainability ○ Alignment with SDGs ○ Investment potential |
5 Days |
| Final mapping report on the mapping and analysis findings and recommendations for enhancing SRHR technology-based solutions in Africa. | 4 Days |
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent from a related field. ● Minimum 5 years of experience in data analysis and visualization.
- Experience working with social impact data research and documentation is a plus. ● Strong understanding of data cleaning and validation techniques.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, Excel).
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Clear communication skills.
Supervision and Coordination
The Data Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager at Nailab Accelerator and collaborate with the entire IDEA Initiative Africa team.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- CV/Resume and cover letter
- Daily rate in KES or USD
- Detailed budget indicating the timeline for each delivery and the corresponding rate ● Examples of previous relevant work
Submissions should be made through this link ; ttps://forms.gle/4hqRxGDfWnknA3AG8 5
