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Data Collection Consultancy

Consultancy Dar es Salaam

Background

The Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit Agency (DART), with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), is undertaking a project to map daladalas and develop a gender-responsive formalisation framework for DART phase 3. As part of this effort, ITDP is looking for a consultant to carry out the following public transport surveys. 

Scope of work

The scope of work involves conducting the following surveys.

All-day on-road daladala license plate and condition survey 

The consultant will use a camera method to conduct the survey. The consultant will position cameras at 21 locations and ensure the cameras capture and record detailed information about the daladalas passing in each direction. The consultant will record the vehicle number plate, origin and destination on the daladala, time the vehicle passes the location, vehicle type, and the condition of the vehicle. The consultant will carry out the survey from 6:00 to 22:00 hours on two weekdays (Tuesday and Wednesday) and two weekend days (Saturdays). Afterward, the consultant will process the video surveys and enter the data into Excel using a format provided by ITDP.

 

Terminal surveys 

The consultant will conduct surveys at terminals or informal daladala starting locations provided by ITDP. The surveyors will record the vehicle number plate, origin and destination on the daladala, vehicle occupancy disaggregated by gender, name and gender of the driver and conductor, time the vehicle passes the location, vehicle type, vehicle condition, and association to which the daladala belongs. The consultant will carry out the survey at 16 terminals (daladala starting locations) from 6:00 to 22:00 hours during weekdays.

Morning peak onboard BA survey 

During this survey, surveyors will board a daladala from the terminal or starting location and use a GPS device to create a waypoint indicating the stop names, and the number of people boarding and alighting. The survey will cover 123 daladala routes from 06:00 to 10:00 hours. Surveyors will complete four samples, meaning four round trips for every route. For each sample, the surveyor will complete a round trip that involves a full inbound and outbound trip. 

All-day onboard BA surveys 

The survey will be done for 8 daladala routes starting from 6:00 to 22:00 hours. The surveyors will complete a minimum of 3 samples per hour per route. For each sample, the surveyor will complete a round trip that involves a full inbound and outbound trip. Surveyors will use a GPS device to create a waypoint indicating the stop names, and the number of people boarding and alighting. 

Passenger Experience Interviews 

The passenger experience interviews aim to provide insights into the unique experiences, challenges, and needs of public transport users. ITDP will design the survey using a phone-based application, which the consultant will access. (Surveyors will need to have smartphones.) The consultant will use the application to interview public transport users at key daladala terminals and BRT phase 1 feeder stations. The consultant is required to gather data from male and female commuters using daladala on phase 3, as well as male and female BRT users on the Phase 1 corridor. The consultant will collect 400 samples for each gender on both daladalas and the BRT. 

Documents to be provided

ITDP will provide the consultant with the following: 

  • Survey training and materials 
  • Data collection forms 
  • Data entry forms 
  • Permission letters from DART and LATRA to conduct surveys 

Application

Interested consultants should respond by sending their quotations to africajobs@itdp.org with the subject line: Terms of reference for public transport data collection in Dar Es Salaam by close of business 22/11/2024.  

 

Associate 2, Communications

Associate Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda

About the position

The Associate 2, Communications will support communications in African countries where ITDP is actively involved, developing video stories, blogs, and newspaper op-eds. The Associate also will assist with the design of publications and infographics. Staying in close communications with ITDP team members in the Africa region, the Associate will compile project updates, prepare newsletters, maintain contact lists, and assist with other regular communications activities. The Associate will report to the Communications Manager while working closely with ITDP team members across the region. 

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation of social media collateral, blogs, and newspaper op-eds.  
  • Assist in organising regional workshops, events, and meetings.  
  • Assist in designing publications and graphics in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.  
  • Maintain the Africa office photo database. 
  • Maintain a stakeholder database.  
  • Send out regular newsletter updates and reports about developments in the Africa region.  
  • Assist in sending out weekly reports in the Africa office.  
  • Translate content.  
  • Perform any other task assigned. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, film production, public relations, development communications, or related field. 
  • At least three years of relevant professional experience.  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.  
  • Excellent graphic design skills.  
  • Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator required.  
  • Familiarity with WordPress and video editing software preferred.  
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with flexibility, work well under pressure, and keep to deadlines.  
  • Ability to maintain high standards while contributing pragmatic ideas.  
  • Strong commitment to advancing ITDP’s mission and to environmental and social justice.  
  • Availability to travel frequently.  

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply by sending the following information to africajobs@itdp.org with “Associate 2, Communications, Preferred country” in the subject line: 

  • Resume and cover letter.
  • One-page write-up on improving public transport service in your city. 
  • Link to your portfolio. 

The position will remain open until filled. 

Application deadline

Accepting resumes until the position is filled. 

Graphic Designer

Associate 2 Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda

About the Position

The Graphic Designer will lead and coordinate the development of visual content for ITDP’s communications efforts across African countries. This role involves creating graphics, designing publications, infographics, and marketing collateral, as well as supporting social media content. The Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with ITDP team members across the Africa region to ensure high-quality visual communication that effectively conveys ITDP’s mission, programs, and impact.

The Graphic Designer will report to the Communications Manager and work with ITDP staff on various projects, including event marketing and social media campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Design high-quality graphics, infographics, and visual content for publications, reports, and presentations using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Create marketing collateral for events such as banners, social media graphics, posters, and brochures.
  • Develop and maintain brand guidelines and templates for consistent visual representation across all platforms.
  • Assist in the preparation of social media graphics and other visual content to support blogs and newsletters.
  • Implement visual design strategies that enhance ITDP’s communications across social media and other digital channels.
  • Support the production of design materials for events, workshops, and campaigns, including layout and formatting of reports.
  • Collaborate with team members to produce engaging and visually compelling storytelling content for ITDP’s website, proposals, and reports.
  • Ensure the design and visual identity align with ITDP’s branding and communication objectives.

Qualifications

  • At least three to five years of relevant experience in graphic design, preferably in a communications or marketing environment.
  • Excellent proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and other design software.
  • Ability to distil complex information into visually compelling and clear designs.
  • Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Experience in creating design materials for both print and digital media.
  • Strong understanding of visual storytelling, branding, and content creation for social media.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Photoshop, Canva, and FIGMA, with a willingness to learn new tools.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply by sending the following information to africajobs@itdp.org with “Graphic Designer, [Preferred Country]” in the subject line:

  • Resume and cover letter.
  • Portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, including branding, infographics, publication layouts, and digital marketing materials.

ITDP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or active military status, alienage or citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, familial status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or any other status protected by applicable law



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