JOBS: Final Evaluation Consultant

Evaluation Consultancy Announcement

Final Evaluation Consultant

The Austrian Red Cross (AutRC) in cooperation with Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste (CVTL) is seeking

applicants to conduct the

final evaluation for the EU co-funded “Integrated Rural Community Water

and Sanitation Development Project in the districts of Ermera, Liquicá and Bobonaro in Timor-Leste”.

1. Background

The final evaluation of the community based water and sanitation intervention in remote areas of

East Timor is aimed to identify the contribution of a long-term development programme to capacity

building and organizational development of the national Red Cross society CVTL and its cooperation

with partners, donors and governmental institutions. It shall provide members and key stakeholders

with a transparent analysis of challenges and success factors and derive main lessons learned and

recommendations for future programme design and implementation.

The evaluation process shall be implemented by an external Evaluation Consultant. The consultant

will work independently, with support from the Austrian Red Cross Evaluation Manager and in

cooperation with the AutRC-CVTL project team.

2. Job Description

The consultant will work within framework, objectives and scope of the Terms of Reference of the

final evaluation, using a participatory approach. The consultant will be provided with all necessary

documents, such as contract, logical framework, interim reports, monitoring reports, cooperation

policy etc., and is expected to follow the IFRC Evaluation and Quality Standards as laid down in the

IFRC Framework for Evaluation (see attachment).

The final decision about used methodologies and selection of persons and groups to be interviewed

or consulted will be discussed and agreed on with the Evaluation Manager in the course of

preparation activities. In order to provide a comprehensive analysis of the project it is expected to

use a balanced range of qualitative and quantitative methods such as the review of key documents

and secondary literature, structured and semi-structured interviews, focus groups, observations etc.

The consultant is expected to deliver a draft report including key findings, conclusions and

recommendations, within two weeks after completion of the data collection phase, and a final

evaluation report based on comments and feedback received.

3. Tasks

Design and implement the final evaluation based on evaluation purpose, scope and objectives as

outlined in the Terms of Reference.

a) Define evaluation questions based on ToR main objectives and scope, in line with evaluation

criteria and IFRC quality standards;

b) Define evaluation methods following a participatory approach and accordance with Evaluation

Manager;

c) Elaborate and carry out focus group discussions, interviews, questionnaires etc., as appropriate

and needed to identify and analyse the overall evaluation objectives;

d) Prepare a draft evaluation report in English language and collect comments and feedback;

e) Prepare a final evaluation report in English language, including a transparent analysis of main

findings and recommendations for future programme design and implementation.

4. Qualifications

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University degree in social sciences, development studies or equivalent;

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2-5 year work experience in the development sector, preferably in water and sanitation,

organisational development and capacity building programmes;

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Experience in working on M&E issues;

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Familiarity with basic evaluation standards and principles, results-based management concepts

and the logical framework approach;

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Knowledge of communication strategies and interview techniques;

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Experience with qualitative evaluation methods, such as interviews and focus group discussions;

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Knowledge of Red Cross Principles and Red Cross Red Crescent Movement;

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Excellent proven drafting skills in English; a good command in Tetun, Bahasa Indonesia and/or

Portuguese of advantage.

5. Terms of contract

The contract will be issued for a maximum of 25 working days. The draft report is due within two

weeks after completion of the data collection phase. The final evaluation report is due on November

15, 2012, including feedback and responding to comments. Remuneration will be subject to

qualification, experience and estimated time and travels.

6. How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their application by

24th August 2012 to Miriam Liska

(

miriam.liska@redcross.at), Evaluation Manager, Austrian Red Cross.

The application should include:

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Curriculum vitae or resume

·

Cover letter, clearly summarising experience as it relates to this assignment, daily fee

rate, and one copy of a recent evaluation or relevant completed work.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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