International Consultant: Regional Evaluator- RPE - Humanitarian, WCARO, Dakar, Senegal
Lead the Regional Programme Evaluation (RPE) in WCA region
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Overview
Lead the Regional Programme Evaluation (RPE) in WCA region
You have:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in development studies, sociology, economics, social studies, international relations or other related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in conducting evaluations for international organizations or development agencies, including evaluations around strategic planning and in humanitarian areas.
- Extensive knowledge of the mandate areas of UNFPA as well as UN system, including UN reform processes.
- Proven skills evaluation methodology and analysis, including quantitative and qualitative techniques.
- Excellent drafting/report writing skills, analytical skills, and computer skills.
- Excellent command in written and spoken English and French.
Contract
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Purpose of consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy will be to lead and carry out the Regional Programme Evaluation (RPE) in the WCA region, which will be a part of the global evaluation of the UNFPA Strategic Plan 2022-2025.
Scope of work
As a regional evaluator, the consultant will be expected to:
- Have experience in leading evaluation in humanitarian areas
- Adapt the tools and protocols for use by the RPE;
- Carry out data collection at the RO and in the field, as required;
- Contribute evidence gathered to the global evaluation of the Strategic Plan and use it to prepare the RPE report;
- Regular engagement with the evaluation team and managers (HQ and regional);
- Engage actively in the stakeholder/recommendations workshop;
- Support key dissemination activities of evaluation results (e.g., presentation of the results evaluation to key stakeholders).
Duration and working schedule
30 working days during January 2024 – September 2024
Place where services are to be delivered
Home based/remotely with 1 select mission to regional and/or country offices, as necessary.
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered
The indicative timeline of the evaluation is provided in the Terms of Reference of the evaluation.
In particular, the consultant will be responsible for completing the following key deliverables of the evaluation by the deadlines listed below:
- Brief inception report for RPE: 28 February 2024
- Data collection: 1 March-31 May 2024
- Draft Regional Programme Evaluation Report: 31 August 2024
- Final Regional Programme Evaluation Report: 30 September 2024
The deliverables are expected to be submitted electronically and in English.
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline
The Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will manage the consultancy and monitor the consultant’s completion of deliverables.
Payment will be released upon approval of the respective key deliverables:
- Brief RPE Inception Note: 30% of total payment
- Draft RPE Report: 40% of total payment
- Final RPE Report: 30% of total payment
The key deliverables of the evaluation will be subject to UNFPA evaluation quality assurance and assessment guidance as well as UNEG standards and norms. The evaluation report will also undergo an ex-post quality assessment by an external assessor.
Supervisory arrangements
Reporting functionally to the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, and technically to the Team Leader.
Expected travel
Regional Office and to select country offices, as necessary (to be determined at the design phase
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements
Minimum qualifications required:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in development studies, sociology, economics, social studies, international relations or other related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in conducting evaluations for international organizations or development agencies, including evaluations around strategic planning and in humanitarian areas.
- Extensive knowledge of the mandate areas of UNFPA as well as UN system, including UN reform processes;
- Proven skills evaluation methodology and analysis, including quantitative and qualitative techniques
- Excellent drafting/report writing skills, analytical skills, and computer skills;
- Excellent command in written and spoken English and French
" Women Evaluators from developing countries are highly encouraged to apply."
Interested candidates should send (i) their resume, (ii) a 1-page cover letter that summarises their key skills and motivation for this assignment to mendy@unfpa.org by 28 December 2023.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with evaluations in humanitarian contexts? | This assesses your relevant experience and understanding of the unique challenges in humanitarian evaluations. | Provide specific examples of your past evaluation work in humanitarian settings. |
| How do you adapt evaluation tools for different contexts? | The interviewer wants to understand your flexibility and creativity in adapting methodologies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for stakeholder engagement during evaluations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure quality in your evaluation reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've used data analysis to influence program decisions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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