International Consultant): SPPS Project Evaluation Documentation (2 Positions
Evaluate the SPPS project and assess its impact on the NSSS reform agenda.
Overview
Evaluate the SPPS project and assess its impact on the NSSS reform agenda.
You have:
- Experience evaluating public policy projects is required.
- Proven record of conducting qualitative methodologies such as key informant interviews and desk reviews.
- Strong report writing and data analysis skills are essential.
Contract
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Background
Description of the Assignment:
The broader objective of the assignment is to evaluate to what degree has the SPPS project, if at all, through its activities under Phase - I, and from a public policy perspective, advanced the NSSS reform agenda. Also, the aims are to get the views of whether the project has delivered on its agreed-upon outputs and outcomes. And, what benefits, if any, has the Government received from having the project exist. The final output should provide an evidence-based and expert-based evaluation on the contributions of the project, including both positive and negative results. The consultant should use a mostly qualitative methodology based on key informant interviews and desk reviews, with partial quantitative on delivering against planned results.
Period of assignment/services: [24 working days between January 2023 - February 2023****]
UNDP Bangladesh is seeking proposals from individual consultants for the provision of hiring 2 IC (International Consultants) described in the above-mentioned subject.
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Regards
UNDP Bangladesh Country Office
Duties and Responsibilities
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Competencies
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Required Skills and Experience
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when your evaluation influenced public policy? | This question seeks to understand your practical experience and impact in public policy evaluation. | Provide a specific example highlighting your role and the outcomes of your evaluation. |
| What methodologies do you find most effective when conducting a project evaluation? | The interviewer wants to know about your approach to evaluations and your methodological preferences. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure objectivity in your evaluations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |