Country: Somalia
Closing date: 31 Dec 2015
REQUEST FOR CONSULTANTS
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia. ADRA is seeking services of experienced consultant to carry out End of Project Evaluation.
Purpose of the evaluation
The evaluation will assess the performance of the project against key parameters including the project’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, timelines of activity implementation, and its strengths and weaknesses. In addition, the strengths, weaknesses and challenges during implementation will be analysed with a view to extract lessons and best practices for the future.
Objectives
The final evaluation will provide the decision-makers in the Government, the European Union and the wider public with sufficient information to:
a. make an overall independent assessment about the past performance of the project/ programme, paying particularly attention to the impact of the project actions against its objectives;
b. identify key lessons and to propose practical recommendations for follow-up actions.
Objectives
The final evaluation will provide the decision-makers in the Government, the European Union and the wider public with sufficient information to:
a. make an overall independent assessment about the past performance of the project/ programme, paying particularly attention to the impact of the project actions against its objectives;
b. identify key lessons and to propose practical recommendations for follow-up actions.
Qualifications and experience:
• Advanced University Degree in Education or related field.
• A minimum ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of basic/primary education, teacher development, capacity building of education administrations, education economics and in the definition and implementation of sectoral policies in the economic sector;
• Experience in the evaluation of technical assistance project, preferably, particularly those under the education portfolio;
• Fully conversant with the principles and working methods of project cycle management, EC aid delivery methods. knowledge of the activities of multilateral development donors will be an added advantage;
• Solid knowledge of, and practical experience with gender analysis and planning;
• Full working knowledge of English and excellent report writing skills
• Competence and adequate experience in the use of qualitative and/or quantitative methods of data collection and analysis including: sampling, desegregation of data, structured and semi-structured interviewing, focus group discussions, and observation and triangulation research methods.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex qualitative and quantitative data, and to present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise way.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills including experience of facilitation and presentation.
• Ability to work equally well with communities and international organisations.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to political and social contexts of Somalia/Somaliland/South Somalia communities.
• Experience in post- war region/ fragile states, while experience in Somalia would be an advantage;
How to apply:
For the full Terms of Reference (TOR) please visit ADRA Somalia website www.adrasom.org. Interested persons should send a technical and financial proposal to hr@adrasom.org on 31st December 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.