National Consultant: Category B

Job Description

The consultant will be responsible for preparing for and carrying out data collection (quantitative and qualitative), training enumerators, coordinating the secondary source of data with the programme teams, monitoring the quality of the data collection process and analysis, and producing the final evaluation deliverables outlined below: 

• Evaluation inception report (15 – 20 pages). A concise inception report detailing the evaluation design, refined evaluation questions, methodology (including sampling strategy and limitations), field visit plan, evaluation matrix, and overall workplan. Final versions of KII guides, FGD guides, observation checklists, and case study templates submitted as annexes to the inception report. The inception report shall be shared with the Evaluation Committee and donors for review and finalization before the start of data collection. 

• Draft evaluation report. Building on the debriefing and initial feedback received, the evaluator will produce a draft evaluation report that shall be shared with the programme management team  (IOM, FAO, UNHABITAT) and donors for their review. The programme management team will provide the evaluator with consolidated feedback. 

• Validation Workshop: Facilitate a validation workshop to share the preliminary findings with key stakeholders, including donors and community representatives, for verification. The arrangements for the validation workshop will be defined and supported by the programme team during the inception phase.

• Final evaluation report (50-60 pages including executive summary and annexes): Once feedback is provided by the programme management team, the evaluator will prepare the final report fully reflecting stakeholder feedback and meeting quality standards. The final report should be written in English, proofread, laid out well, including an executive summary, a list of acronyms, an introduction, an evaluation context and purpose, an evaluation framework and methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 

• The evaluator will prepare an evaluation brief to facilitate the sharing of the key findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

• Management response partially filled out (template will be provided by IOM). 

• Presentations to stakeholders: Upon completion of the data collection and analysis, the consultant will provide a debriefing to the project team on the survey findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The consultant will also debrief key stakeholders in a workshop to discuss and validate the results and fill information gaps if necessary

Responsibilities

• Conduct a desk review including, review of the project background materials and other secondary source of information (e.g., project document, progress reports)

• Conduct preparatory consultations with the IOM project team

• Review prior survey design, methodology, baseline survey report, and project log frame indicators thoroughly to inform the midterm design and planning

• Develop a detailed midterm evaluation plan, including a sampling frame and methodology 

• Engage relevant stakeholders involved in the project process to ensure consistency and comparability

• Prepare an inception report

• Lead and coordinate the quantitative and qualitative data collection, including training enumerators, scheduling field data collection, and supervisory site visits

• Clean and analyse quantitative datasets collected from the field

• Conduct qualitative field research, interviews, as appropriate, and collect information according to the suggested format

• Proactively plan and arrange for own travel arrangements and other logistical arrangements, including cost coverage

• Upon completion of the data collection and analysis, the consultant will prepare a draft report and provide a debriefing to the project team on the survey findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

• The consultant will also debrief key stakeholders in a validation workshop to discuss and validate the results and fill in information gaps if necessary

• Prepare a comprehensive final midterm evaluation report, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations disaggregated by sex, location, and as appropriate, considering the evaluation design

• Provide quality deliverables by the expected deadline and in the correct template 

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Social Research Methods, Statistics or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

• Minimum experience of 10 years in conducting research and evaluations, including 3 years as a lead researcher/evaluator.

• Previous experience in conducting evaluations of humanitarian response programs.

• Previous experience in conducting evaluations for IOM.

• Demonstrated understanding of the Ethiopian context and crisis response in Ethiopia. 

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Excellent quality report writing skills, facilitation, and communication skills.

• Excellent knowledge of and experience with UNEG guidelines, principles, and standards.

• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of Amharic, Somali, and Afan oromo are considered an advantage.

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