International Consultancy- Evaluation Consultant, East and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi
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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Background and Justification
Evaluations are critical to UNICEF’s mission of helping realise the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged. Evaluations help UNICEF improve its performance and results by supporting evidence-based programmatic decisions, organisational learning, and accountability for UNICEF’s contribution to outcomes for children.
The Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) covers 21 countries across the region. UNICEF ESARO’s primary responsibilities include supervising UNICEF’s programmes and activities for children, supporting resource mobilisation efforts, and coordinating the UN Coherence process in the region.
ESARO’s Evaluation Section serves as a centre of technical support and guidance on evaluations of UNICEF’s programmes in the development and humanitarian contexts of all 21 countries. The Evaluation Section operates under the 2018 Revised Evaluation Policy of UNICEF[1] and the leadership of the Regional Director. It is responsible for upholding the norms of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) and quality assurance of evaluations. The Evaluation Section manages and conducts regional-level evaluations, provides technical support and oversight to the evaluation function in country offices, enhances the use and uptake of evaluations, and supports evaluation systems strengthening, including national evaluation capacity development (NECD).
- Goal and Objective: Under the direct supervision and technical guidance of the Regional Evaluation Advisor of ESARO, the Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for (i) the management of ESARO evaluations, including L2 humanitarian evaluations as well as regional or multi-country evaluations; (ii) the development/adaptation of regional evaluation technical guidance documents and tracking systems; and (iii) the provision of technical support to, and quality assurance of, evaluations managed by, country offices.
It is expected that country offices assigned to the Evaluation Consultant for support will have improved capacity to plan, design and manage evaluations and liaise effectively with counterparts in conducting joint evaluations or NECD.
- Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: Programme Effectiveness/Evaluation/Timely and rigorous evaluations yield findings and recommendations that are used by UNICEF, governments, civil society and development partners, to strengthen programmes and support advocacy for children.
- Activities and Tasks:
- Team-lead for the R-WASH evaluative programme assessment
- Provide advice in the formulation of TOR for an evaluative assessment accompanying the R-WASH programme, covering 2023-2025
- Prepare an Inception Report for the evaluative assessment, including an evaluation matrix and interview protocols
- Pilot data collection for the midline assessment’ (2024) in at least one programme site, with a view to building capacity of national evaluators and other team members
- Compile data from all data collection efforts, undertake a crosscutting analysis, and prepare a midline assessment report
- Present the draft report to key stakeholders and finalize based on inputs
- Manage and quality assure all phases of the evaluation process, including the TOR development, recruitment/contracting, inception, data collection, reporting, finalization and EMR phases for the following ESARO evaluations:
- Formative Evaluation of Gender Transformative Programming in ESAR (remote management only)
- Learning Focused Evaluation of the Uganda L2 Ebola Response (remote management only)
- Evaluation of the Mozambique-Malawi L2 Response to the Cholera and Floods Emergency (remote management with two in-country missions)
- Horn of Africa L2 evaluation (Eritrea and Djibouti) in coordination with the Horn of Africa L3 evaluation managed by the Evaluation Office (remote assessment only; no in-country travel)
- Develop or adapt and support the operationalization of the following regional evaluation technical guidance documents and tracking systems:
- Develop an action plan/guidance note for ESAR on involving children in evaluation
- Update ESAR’s evaluation management and quality assurance guidance documents (ESAR Evaluation Guidance Note, ESAR Evaluation Quality Assurance Guidance Note, ESAR Technical Note – Evaluation Reference Group)
- Develop a systematic approach to tracking/recording/showcasing influential evaluations in ESAR
- Develop a monitoring/tracking system of ESAR’s Regional Evaluation Framework
- Support ESARO Evaluation Specialists and County Office staff in operationalizing the above guidance through technical assistance and advisory services to ensure they are fully adopted, while adjusting the guidance as needed.
- Work relationships: The Regional Evaluation Advisor in ESARO will be the overall supervisor of the contractor. On the R-WASH evaluation, the consultant will work directly with the respective UNICEF/ESARO Evaluation Manager. The consultant will also have direct contact with all ESARO Evaluation Section staff and other Regional Office staff and evaluation focal points in 21 country offices.
- The consultant will be home based in the ESA region.
- It is expected that most of the interaction between ESARO, COs and the consultant will be by email and Teams.
- The assignment will include field missions to support the Malawi-Mozambique L2 evaluations and R-WASH process evaluation.
*5**. Outputs/Deliverables:***
Work assignment overview
Deliverables
Duration
(Estimated # of days)
Timeline/ Deadline
Schedule of payment
1. R-WASH Evaluative Programme Assessment
1.1 Formulation of TOR
1.1.1. TOR is finalized by ESARO based on consultant inputs
4
By end of Sep 2023
Based on deliverables
1.2 Preparation of Inception Report
1.2.1. Draft inception report, including an evaluation matrix and interview protocols, is submitted for review
1.2.2. Final inception report is approved
8 (incl 4 days of travel)
2
By end of Nov 2023
By end of Nov 2023
Based on deliverables
1.3 Implement data collection phase
1.3.1. Data collection is piloted in one country
1.3.2. Case study leads are trained, and quality assurance/oversight of data collection is provided
7 (incl 5 days of travel
5
By end Jan 2024
By end Jan 2024
Based on deliverables
1.4 Draft midline evaluative programme assessment report
1.4.1. Draft report is submitted for review
1.4.2. Final report is approved
20 (incl 5 days of travel)
10
By end of Mar 2024
By end of Apr 2024
Based on deliverables
2. ESARO Evaluation Management
2.1. Regional Gender Transformative Programming Evaluation
2.1.1. Draft Evaluation Report is reviewed/approved for finalization
2.1.2. Final Evaluation Report and Dissemination Products are approved
2.1.3. Evaluation Management Response is approved/uploaded in EISI
5
5
4
By end of Oct 2023
By end of Dec 2023
By end of Jan 2023
Based on deliverables
2.2. LFE of Uganda L2 Ebola Response
2.2.1. Final Evaluation Report and Dissemination Products are approved/uploaded in EISI
2.2.2. Evaluation Management Response is approved/uploaded in EISI
5
4
By end of Aug 2023
By end of Oct 2023
Based on deliverables
2.3. Evaluation of the Mozambique-Malawi L2 Response
2.3.1. TOR is approved/uploaded in EISI/advertised
2.3.2. Selected evaluation firm is contracted
2.3.3. Inception Report is approved/uploaded in EISI
2.3.4. Data collection activities, visits and debriefs are carried out
2.3.5. Draft Evaluation Reports are reviewed/approved for finalization
2.3.5. Final Evaluation Reports and Dissemination Products are approved
2.3.6. Evaluation Management Response is initiated
8
6
10
10 (incl 6 days of travel)
15
8
6
By end of Aug 2023
By end of Sept 2023
By end of Dec 2023
By end of Feb 2024
By end of May 2024
By end of June 2024
By end of July 2024
Based on deliverables
2.4. Horn of Africa L2 evaluation (Eritrea and Djibouti)
2.4.1. Inception Report is approved/uploaded in EISI
2.4.2. Data collection activities and debriefs are carried out
2.4.3. Draft Evaluation Report is reviewed/approved for finalization
2.4.4. Final Evaluation Report and Dissemination Products are approved
2.4.5. Evaluation Management Response is initiated
5
5
6
2
2
By end of September 2023
By end of October 2023
By end of November 2023
By end of December 2023
By end of January 2023
Based on deliverables
3. Development/adaptation of ESAR Evaluation Guidance and Tracking Systems
3.1 Develop an action plan/guidance note for ESAR on involving children in evaluation
3.1.1. Action plan for the development of ESAR Guidance Note on Involving Children in Evaluation is approved
3.1.2. Draft ESAR Guidance Note on Involving Children in Evaluation is submitted
3.1.3. Webinar on the ESAR Guidance Note on Involving Children in Evaluation is conducted
3.1.3. Final ESAR Guidance Note on Involving Children in Evaluation is approved
1
5
2
2
By end of Sept 2023
By end of Oct 2023
By end of Nov 2023
By end of Jan 2023
Based on deliverables
3.2. Update ESAR’s evaluation management and quality assurance guidance documents
3.2.1 Updated ESAR Evaluation Guidance Note is approved
3.2.2. Updated ESAR Evaluation Quality Assurance Guidance Note is approved
3.2.3. Updated ESAR Technical Note – Evaluation Reference Group is approved
3
3
2
By end of May 2024
By end of Jun 2024
By end of July 2024
Based on deliverables
3.3. Develop a systematic approach to tracking influential evaluations in ESAR
3.3.1. Concept note for proposed approach to tracking/showcasing influential evaluations is approved
3.3.2. Draft influential evaluation tracking system is developed and submitted for review
3.3.3. Final influential evaluation tracking system is approved
3
3
2
By end of Feb 2024
By end of Mar 2024
By end of Apr 2024
Based on deliverables
3.4. Develop a monitoring/tracking system of ESAR’s Regional Evaluation Framework
3.4.1. Concept note for proposed approach to monitoring/tracking the REF is approved
3.4.2. Draft REF monitoring system is developed and submitted for review
3.4.3. Final REF monitoring system is approved
2
4
2
By end of Mar 2024
By end of Apr 2024
By end of May 2024
Based on deliverables
3.5. Support ESARO and CO evaluation specialists in operationalizing the above guidance through technical assistance and advisory services
3.5.1 Summary of monthly support provided to ESARO and CO evaluation specialists is submitted
24
By end of each month (est. 2 days per month)
Monthly
Pa****yment schedule
Payments will be based on timely and quality deliverables cleared by the Evaluation section. This can be invoiced on a monthly or quarterly basis depending on number of deliverables in a month or quarter.
Desired competencies, technical background, and experience
- Education: Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, international development or development economics.
- Work Experience:
- At least eight years of professional work experience in development programming – including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, managing and quality assuring evaluations, particularly humanitarian evaluations, is indispensable.
- Thorough understanding of results-based management (RBM) theory and practice is essential.
- Familiarity with the range of development issues addressed by UNICEF in the Eastern and Southern Africa region is necessary. Prior work experience in the region is a distinct advantage, as is experience with evaluations of WASH and/or resilience programming with displaced populations.
- Experience in providing technical support to development stakeholders at different levels – including government, civil society, as well as UN and other partners – on evaluation-related issues, including national evaluation capacity development, would be a plus.
- Experience in working with multiple stakeholders is an asset.
- Previous experience with UNICEF and/or the UN is desired.
- Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of: please visit here.
- Competencies: Builds and maintain partnerships (2), Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1), Drive to achieve results for impact (1), Manages ambiguity and complexity (1), Thinks and acts strategically (1), Works collaboratively with others (2).
- Languages needed: Excellent written and oral command of the English language is crucial. Knowledge of other official languages used across the Eastern and Southern Africa region, in particular Portuguese and/or French, would be an asset.
- Home-based in one of the 21 countries of the Eastern and Southern Africa region, to ensure timely and cost-effective regional travel if required. Candidates who are not based in the ESA region will not be considered.
Administrative issues
The assignment is remote, but the consultant is expected to be available between 9 am and 4 pm Nairobi time.
The consultant is expected to be home based with potential travel to up to 5 countries for which the UNICEF office would cover DSA and travel costs. Travel will be in economy class
Conditions
The consultant should perform the work using own resources (computer, internet connection) and UNICEF will not provide working space.
The work will be performed remotely/home-based. All travel is by most economical fare and reimbursement as per UNICEF policy.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are requested to submit the following documents:
Expression of interest / motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae, Quoted daily fees, Confirmed availability (in writing) to start 1 August 2023
Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered.
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