Background
The International Development Corporation, a Research & Development organization headquartered in Canada, is seeking several experts to evaluate a project in Morocco.
Note: the positions are open only to Moroccan candidates or residents of Morocco.
Mission objectives
The service aims at the design and implementation of an evaluation of the first observed effects of the new support measures provided for by Law No. 41.26 amending and supplementing Law No. 58-23 relating to the system of direct social assistance, in particular the implementation of the Exceptional Bonus intended to support the beneficiaries of the ASD program during their integration into formal employment.
Specific objectives
The specific objectives of the mission are
- Assess the level of knowledge and understanding of the new measures, including the conditions of eligibility for the Exceptional Bonus, the procedures for the temporary maintenance of aid, the conditions for reintegration into the ASD program in the event of job loss, as well as the rights and obligations of beneficiaries.
- Assess beneficiaries’ perceptions of the risk of losing aid, the security of their path in the event of access to formal employment, and their confidence in the mechanisms for temporary maintenance of aid and reintegration;
- To assess the influence of the new measures on the declared behaviour of beneficiaries with regard to access to formal employment, in particular their willingness to accept a declared job, any trade-offs between formal and informal employment, as well as the evolution of psychological barriers related to the loss of social benefits.
- Documenting the recent employment and professional integration pathways of beneficiaries, including job search efforts, formal employment opportunities received, acceptance or refusal of job offers, reasons for these decisions, and declared transitions between receiving social assistance and declared employment.
- Document the sectors of activity and types of employment in relation to the recent career paths of the beneficiaries of the ASD program, by analyzing the characteristics of the jobs (permanent, temporary, seasonal, agricultural, industrial, service, etc.).
- Identify the main factors promoting or limiting access to and retention in formal employment, including family constraints, parental responsibilities, geographical mobility, transport costs, the quality and stability of jobs offered, income stability, remuneration level, as well as perceptions related to the maintenance of benefits;
- Assess the conditions for the operational implementation of the new measures, including the quality of the information disseminated, the understanding of the procedures by the beneficiaries, the accessibility of the procedures, the difficulties encountered in their application and their suitability to the needs of the beneficiaries as well as any support needs;
- Assess the consistency of the new measures with the needs and expectations of beneficiaries, as well as their capacity to enhance the attractiveness of formal employment while ensuring a secure transition to economic independence. Formulate operational recommendations aimed at improving the implementation of the new measures, communication with beneficiaries, support mechanisms, and the monitoring and evaluation of the new measures in order to increase their effectiveness and impact on integration into formal employment.
Candidate qualifications and experience
- â–ª Hold at least a master’s degree/engineering degree or equivalent in disciplines related to economics and/or statistics.
- â–ª Have at least five (05) years of professional experience in supervising and conducting quantitative household surveys, particularly in the context of public policy or social program evaluations;
- â–ª Having a good knowledge of the institutional context and social policies in Morocco is an asset;
- â–ª Possess proven skills in coordination, team management and project management;
How to apply
Interested candidates are asked to send their CV, diploma(s) and work/service certificates to the following address: recrutement@sdi-qc.org
Finally, please note that only applications submitted online will be considered. Applications submitted in person will not be accepted. Good luck!