Country: Somalia
Closing date: 08 Mar 2014
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is recruiting an education/youth expert for the anticipated mid-term evaluation of the Somali Youth and Livelihood (SYLI) Program. The purpose of the performance evaluation is to provide information and recommendations to USAID East Africa on program achievements, perceived value of activities, and progress towards stated results. The evaluation product will be used to assist USAID to shape SYLI’s remaining program portfolio.
The findings of this evaluation will be used to inform USAID decisions regarding future Somalia and Somaliland education and youth programs. The final report will include actionable findings, conclusions and recommendations to help inform future USAID education and youth programming in Somalia and Somaliland. The primary audience for this evaluation is the USAID/East Africa mission and officials who will manage SYLI through its completion. Additionally, evaluation findings will be shared with USAID (East Africa and Washington) and relevant sector partners, including the implementing partner, NGOs, donors, and Somali authorities.
Required Qualifications: Education Expert will provide technical expertise, research and evaluation skills. Knowledge of the Somalia context is not required. Qualifications include: at minimum a Master’s Degree in education, international development or a related field; at least ten years’ experience in developing, managing, and/or evaluating Education and/or Youth programs; including secondary education. At least two years’ experience in a post-conflict context is required. Prior experience on USAID activities or evaluations strongly preferred.
Timeline: It is anticipated that the evaluation will be completed in ten weeks, one week of pre-departure review, and three weeks in country. The fieldwork component in Somalia will ideally begin by Mid-February 2014.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and 2-3 references to recruiting@ibtci.com with subject line "Education/Youth Expert- SYLI Assessment."