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Grade: 6    Job ID: 12-4607
Location: BJ-    # of Positions: 1
Center/Office: CHS - NBD    Posted Date: 2012-02-03
Project/Program: Proposal    Application Due Date: None

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Overall Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will develop and implement an overall project M&E strategy and frameworks that will ensure timely information and feedback to project stakeholders; develop the ability of key decision makers to communicate and manage information effectively; and develop systems, forums, protocols, and policies that facilitate communications between the technical team and other concerned parties. With the project team and stakeholder groups, s/he will plan for and conduct monitoring activities and ensure accurate and timely reporting to USAID and other donors. This may include leadership, management, coordination and strategic planning skills-building. In addition to facilitating formal trainings, the M&E Officer will work closely with the Project Director to provide on-the-job capacity building, supportive supervision, mentoring and coaching for project staff and beneficiaries.

Specific Responsibilities

Development and implementation of project M&E strategies and frameworks.
Design, implement, and manage an M&E system that will generate timely information and feedback to project stakeholders.
Develop the ability of key decision makers to communicate and manage information effectively and to access data and information systems, policies, and products that facilitate efficient decision-making.
Develop systems, forums, protocols, and policies that facilitate communications between the response team and other concerned parties.
With the Project team, plan for and conduct monitoring activities and ensure accurate and timely reporting to USAID and other donors. Ensure quality control data collection instruments and tools, including their use.
Compile, analyze, and present data for reporting of program progress and impact, and quality assurance.
With the Project technical staff, capture lessons learned and best practices, document and disseminate information, assist with developing presentations, abstracts, articles, etc.
Leverage resources to provide institutional capacity building support and on-going coaching and mentoring to beneficiaries in M&E.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in public health, demography, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience in public health project monitoring, evaluating, and operations research, with at least three years of specific experience with USAID.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with behavioral surveillance surveys, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, sampling techniques, and establishing M&E systems in developing countries.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Fluency in English and French is required

Background Information

MSH is seeking candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded integrated health program in Bénin. The project will work to increase the supply of and demand for quality health services in child health, family planning, HIV &AIDS, malaria, and maternal and neonatal health through improved health systems. This position is contingent upon MSH winning the project award.

Notes

Please note that this is a potential opening dependent upon funding.

To apply for this position, please see the instructions below.

You can apply on line to this position or several other M&E positions at:

https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/search?pr=1

Faculty job opening for an assistant professor (tenure track) in political or social sciences at Sciences Po, Interdisciplinary Research Centre for the Evaluation of Public Policies (LIEPP) and the Centre d’études européennes (CEE)

The Interdisciplinary Research Centre for the Evaluation of Public Policies (LIEPP) and the Centre d’études européennes (CEE) at Sciences Po are seeking strong candidates with a background in the social sciences and an interest in public policy evaluation. We invite applications from a wide range of fields, including, inter alia, environmental policy, social policy, urban policy, immigration policy, foreign policy or the public perceptions of policies.

Candidates will have to demonstrate an interest in interdisciplinary dialogue and in international comparison.

Status:

Assistant Professor (tenure track).
The salary is negotiable and will depend on the experience of the candidate.
Sciences Po is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to increase the percentage of women in positions where they are underrepresented and committed to employing more people with disabilities, who are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application requirements:

Candidates should hold a PhD in social sciences and demonstrate potential for conducting outstanding research. International teaching and/or research experience will be favoured. All applicants should have a high-level publication record. Proficiency in both English and French will be a plus.

Application procedure:

Candidates are invited to submit:

• a letter of motivation,
• a CV with a list of publications,
• a 2500-words research statement,
• 3 of the applicant’s most relevant publications,
• the contact details of 2 referees.

Combining all documents into (if possible) a single PDF file, please send your application electronically to liepp.cee@sciences-po.fr by 31 March 2012. Auditions of the shortlisted candidates will take place in May. Further information about this position can be obtained from Cornelia Woll, co-director of the LIEPP (cornelia.woll@sciences-po.fr) or from Renaud Dehousse, director of the Centre d’études européennes (renaud.dehousse@sciences-po.fr).

Purpose

The American Red Cross (ARC) seeks an experienced manager with an extensive background and strong technical skills in Monitoring and Evaluation and Knowledge Management, to lead and oversee the Quality and Learning unit of the Haiti Delegation.

This is a full time position for a minimum of 366 days with the possibility of extension. This is an unaccompanied post.

For more details about this working opportunity please click here.

About CIFF

Founded in 2003, The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) aims to demonstrably improve the lives of children living in poverty in developing countries by achieving large-scale, sustainable impact.

With an asset base of over $2.5 billion, CIFF employs more than 40 professionals in England, Africa and India. CIFF is funded through a hedge fund and strives to couple business acumen and principles with development experience and best practices to transform the landscape for children. It seeks to be the gold standard in grant making and foundation operations.

The Role

The Performance Measurement and Effectiveness function is core to CIFF's vision.The Manager, PME will have an opportunity to influence PME methodology and investment strategy at an early stage in a new and fast-growing organisation.  The role's main objective is to ensure that funded programmes are effectively able to analyse and report performance in a timely manner and demonstrate impact consistent with CIFF's vision.

Based in the CIFF office in London, this position involves significant travel to the programme implementation sites in India and Sub Saharan Africa.

Candidate Profile

Full details of the required candidate profile are on the CIFF website but key requirements are as follows:

• Rigorous and analytical, with a strong quantitative background, probably having a higher degree in social sciences, public health or health economics, and with expertise in managing evaluation, understanding data and leveraging evidence.
• A general understanding of research programmes, randomised trials etc but with an emphasis on managing research and evaluation from a strategic point of view.
• Expertise in child heath, or experience in the fields of health systems, nutrition or neo- natal health would all be relevant, but the ability to operate across a broad spectrum is more important than specific expertise in any one programme area.
• Field experience could be helpful and an orientation towards Asia and/or Africa is desirable.
• Experience of commissioning research: finding and engaging monitoring & evaluation providers and then managing relationships with them.

To Apply

For more details and to apply visit the CIFF website and/or see enclosed document.

The position is based in Pemba, Mozambique. The successful candidate would lead and coordinate the routine monitoring and non‐routine evaluation of, respectively, the activities and outcomes of the CIDA‐funded FSI. Specifically, the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator for FSI would:

1. Ensure the systematic collection, analysis, and reporting of routine data for project improvement. This includes building the capacity of M&E staff to design data collection tools and building the capacity of component staff to apply these tools;
2. Ensure that a management information system (MIS) is in place and functional, thereby allowing data to be accessed in a simple way for purposes of reporting and project improvement;
3. Lead annual reviews of FSI’s Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) to ensure that indicators are still relevant, targets still realistic, and risks/assumptions still mitigated/valid;
4. Ensure the timely submission of results‐based reports to CIDA on the FSI grant and build the capacity of M&E staff in results‐based reporting;
5. Support the MERL Director in the design and implementation of mixed methods studies (i.e., both quantitative and qualitative) to assess the achievement of project outcomes, with or without the support of externally hired consultants; and
6. Support other M&E functions and activities as required

In all his/her activities, the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator for FSI will work closely with CRSP(M)’s Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator/Director, other M&E staff and relevant component and finance staff.

Terms of Reference available here.

Vacancy Notice Number: VNSECC00649
Field of Expertise: AUDITING / INTERNAL OVERSIGHT
Vacancy Type: Experts/Consultants
Post Title: EVALUATION AND GENDER MAINSTREAMING CONSULTANT
OSCE Mission/Institution: OSCE Secretariat
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
No. of Positions: 1
Vacancy Notice Issue Date: 08-Mar-2012
Deadline for Application: 19-Mar-2012

Background

Please note that this is a home-based (including travel across the OSCE region) consultancy assignment for maximum of 35 working days starting as soon as possible until mid June 2012.

The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out audits, inspections and management reviews of the Organization's activities including field operations in order to determine the adequacy of internal controls, compliance with the regulatory framework, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations OIO is planning to conduct a management review (the baseline review) and is therefore looking for a consultant. The main focus of this review will be to ascertain how the OSCE has integrated gender into its policies, programmes, projects and activities. The study will look at gender mainstreaming in the OSCE today and how this has changed over time. It will be co-ordinated jointly by OIO and the Gender Section, with input from and feedback to other units across the OSCE.

Detailed information about thi working opportunity available here.

The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) intends to commission an evaluation for an Austrian-funded project which is currently being implemented in the West Bank.

The services will have to be delivered according to the detailed Terms of Reference, which are attached to this email.

Should you/your institution be interested in this assignment, we would like to invite you to provide us with the following information (in English), which is non-binding and free of charge until 18 March 2012 at the latest:

1. CV(s) of expert(s) proposed for the assignment, including references and suggestions for the choice of local consultant.
2. Indication of the capacity to conduct the assignment.
3. Information on fees charged in EUR (daily rates and totals) and proposed number of work days.
4. Information on availability of the proposed expert(s) from March 2012 to June 2012.

The estimated value of the service contract lies below EUR 25,000.00.

We would like to stress that this is not an invitation to provide an offer in a formal tender procedure, but only a request to provide tentative information free of charge. Providing this information does not constitute any grounds for a legal entitlement to a service contract with the Austrian Development Agency.

Please send the information electronically to: daniela.krejdl@ada.gv.at; cc: hum.hilfe@ada.gv.at

Terms of Reference

Detailed information available here.

Salary - Competitive
Geneva

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based foundation that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition.  The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 400 million people in more than 25 countries, half of whom are women and children.

The goal of the MLR Program is to strengthen the evidence base underlying GAIN's programs through robust results measurement, project and program evaluation and research. Among other partners, GAIN's MLR Program has major agreements with the Swiss Vitamin and Mineral Institute, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Tufts University to help fulfil its mandate.

Effective MLR is crucial to GAIN's success.  Based in Geneva, the Senior Associate will manage a portfolio of performance measurement and research activities in GAIN's program countries as well as at the global level.  This includes the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans, coordination of surveys, capacity building, and other M&E activities identified in country strategies.  S/he will additionally have involvement in GAIN's knowledge building and research functions in order to ensure strategic involvement of MLR in advocacy activities as well as at the program design and evaluation stages, to improve GAIN's efficiency, flexibility and impact.

We are seeking candidates with significant experience and understanding of the following:

• Operations research, program management and evaluation
• Performance management of nutrition programs
• Portfolio management of activities in multiple countries
• The design, development and operationalising of M&E frameworks and plans
• Excellent understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• Field experience with a preference for M&E and/or a technical role in the field in nutrition.
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment and managing local issues in developing countries.
• Masters degree in nutrition, public health, agriculture, economics, business administration, food science or a suitable equivalent.

Fluency in English is essential; working knowledge of another language - especially French - is highly desirable.  You will be willing to travel extensively overseas.

For further information and to apply, please click the following link.
http://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/55/EES

 Location   Geneva

Salary   Competitive

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those most at risk of malnutrition. GAIN have helped deliver improved nutrition to an estimated 400 million people in more than 25 countries, half of whom are women and children.

The goal of the Monitoring, Learning and Research (MLR) Program is to strengthen the evidence base underlying all of GAIN’s initiatives – Large-Scale Food Fortification, Multinutrient Supplements, Nutritious Foods for Under 2s and Pregnant and Lactating Women and Agriculture & Nutrition - through rigorous results measurement of specific programs impact, project and program evaluation and research.

Based in Geneva, the Senior Manager, MLR will identify priorities and timelines for MLR support as well as opportunities for executing global deliverables, and will be responsible for leading the MLR team of nutrition and global health experts. He or she will assist in building GAIN's knowledge and research functions, ensuring strategic involvement of MLR in advocacy activities, program design and evaluation stages to improve GAIN's efficiency, flexibility and impact. The role reports to the Director, Innovation & Technical Services.

You will have experience and understanding of:

• Leadership and team management
• Performance management of programs focused on nutrition (preferably) or another aspect of global health
• Operations research, program management and evaluation, including field experience
• Portfolio management of activities spanning multiple countries
• Development and application of M&E frameworks and plans
• Understanding of large-scale nutrition and/or public health surveys
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment and of managing local issues in developing countries
• A graduate degree in nutrition, public health, economics, business administration, food science or a suitable equivalent.

Fluency in English is essential; working knowledge of another language - especially French - is highly desirable.  You must be willing to travel extensively overseas.

Detailed job description available here

For further information and to apply, please click the following link: http://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/23/EES

Organization: Management Systems International
Location: Pakistan
Opening Date: 25. 1. 2012
Closing Date: 25. 2. 2012
To apply: www.msiworldwide.com/careers

Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia.  Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management.

For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary: In June 2011, MSI was awarded the Independent Monitoring and Evaluation Contract (IMEC). On IMEC, MSI will provide verification, monitoring and evaluation, reporting throughout Pakistan, and across all projects that USAID is supporting. The goal is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs, regardless of the implementation mechanism.

Position Summary: MSI is seeking a long-term Mid-Level Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, with a solid track-record in providing performance monitoring and/or evaluation technical assistance to diverse stakeholders, including USAID, local organizations, international NGOs and contractors, and host-country government officials. The candidate will be responsible for assisting organizations to set up performance management systems, analyze and present data for a variety of audiences, verify data, and conduct data quality assessments.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resident technical expert in evaluation;
• Assist with and coordinate training to USAID Staff and evaluation staff on evaluation;
• Develop and write evaluation reports and from time to time participate on evaluations teams or in conducting evaluative studies;
• Assist with the development of evaluation scopes of work;
• Manage incoming evaluation teams; coordinate the workplan, and help ensure compliance with USAID’s evaluation policy;
• Assist in identifying and hiring consultants for short-term evaluation assignments; and
• Coordinate with USAID on evaluations and represent IMEC to USAID technical teams.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in the establishment of evaluation systems, preferably for USAID projects and programs;
• Proven skills in defining results/outcomes statements and selecting indicators;
• Experience in developing quantitative and qualitative instruments for data collection;
• Experience in data analysis and reporting;
• English fluency required;
• Experience using SAS or SPSS is preferred;
• Experience in operating in complex, international environments, with multi-cultural and multi-ethnic setting is required;
• Experience in Pakistan or conflict environment strongly preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

JUAN DUBOY

Management Systems International
Washington, DC USA
(Office) +1 202 484 7170 202-484-7170 x618
jduboy@msi-inc.com
www.msiworldwide.com

SEE is a Luxembourg-based consultancy specialised in public policy evaluation. Our website: www.see-policies.eu

THE COMPANY PROVIDES:

• Experience in conducting complex evaluations: we conduct strategic evaluations with multi-annual and/or multi-sector programming, ex post, mid-term and ex ante evaluations.
• Recognised methodological expertise with top-level clients. We advise international institutions on the implementation of evaluation methodologies and M&E systems. Our main clients consist of the European Commission, the OECD, the French, Belgian, Swedish and Dutch cooperation agencies, as well as regional administrations in Europe in the field of economic development and innovation. SEE has recently been shortlisted for a 3-year framework contract for multi-country thematic and sector evaluation studies of the European Commission’s external cooperation.
• An active partnership with evaluation networks: we play an active role in the evolution of evaluation theories and methodologies and in the development of recognised quality standards. We are members of the European, French, Luxembourgish and French-speaking Belgian evaluation societies.

We are seeking an evaluation expert within our Luxembourg office to start working AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The successful candidate will take our evaluation capabilities to the next level, while also providing an intellectual focal point for our junior consultants and analysts.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• At least 5 years of experience in theory-based and/or evidence-based evaluation (qualitative and quantitative, inter-disciplinary, etc.);
• A degree and post-graduate qualification, preferably in economics or applied economics or political science;
• Extensive knowledge of key issues and organisations in international development, particularly around the interface between evaluation and policy and practice;
• A strong record of personal consultancies, research or publications on topics related to development aid and/or regional development;
• Preferably, an established and responsive network within the international donor community and;
• Excellent command of English, knowledge of French.

We offer intellectual challenges, demanding but flexible working condition, competitive pay, healthcare and pension benefits.

Should your profile match the position’s requirements, please send your CV and a cover letter to Luc Lefebvre at the following email address: ll@see-policies.eu.

1.    The American Red Cross, Haiti Delegation hereby solicit your proposal for the provision of an Programm Evaluation, Disaster Risk Reduction program; as per the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) that includes the scope of work.

2.    The Request for Proposal (RFP) consists of this letter of transmittal and the following enclosures: Enclosure 1: Specifications/TOR

3.    Please note that this document is an RFP and not an invitation to bid. You should also note that the terms set forth in this RFP, the TOR (Enclosure 1) will form a part of any contract should the American Red Cross (ARC) accept your proposal.

4.    It is anticipated that any contract or contracts entered into as a result of this RFP will be for a period of 6 weeks (approx. 30 working days), beginning Mid February 2012.

5.    This RFP does not commit the ARC to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of proposals, or costs incurred in making necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or to procure or contract for services or supplies. The ARC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP and to negotiate with any of the proposers or other firms in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the ARC. It also reserves the right to negotiate and award separate or multiple contracts for the elements covered by this RFP in any combination it may deem appropriate, in its sole discretion; modify or exclude any consideration, information or requirement contained in this RFP, and to add new considerations, information or requirements at any stage of the procurement process, including during negotiations with proposers.

6.    Proposers must provide all requisite information and clearly and concisely respond to all points set out in this RFP. Any proposal which does not fully and comprehensively address this RFP will be rejected. However, unnecessarily elaborate brochures and other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not encouraged.

7.    The normal terms of payment of the ARC are within 30 days of satisfactory delivery of goods or services and documents in apparent good order. Proposers must therefore clearly specify in their Proposal the payment terms being offered if different from these.

8.    The agency/person is expected to submit a proposal (maximum 5 pages) in English submitted no later than 11:59pm EST, February 3, 2012.
9.    Any proposals received after the stated opening time and date will be rejected.

10.    Proposals must be sent to: Ranjan Mohnot (Delegate Quality & Learning) at  MohnotR@usa.redcross.org and copied to arc.evaluation@gmail.com.  Please use the following in the subject line of your email: “Consultant – DRR Final Evaluation”.

11.    All elements of the proposal should be contained in one single file, in either Word or pdf format. The title of the file should use the following naming convention: Lastname_DRR.
12.    The proposal should include the following four items.  Please note that any proposal which does not contain all four items will be rejected.

1.    One-page Summary of experience
2.    Detailed CVs of all professionals who will work on the evaluation. If there is more than one consultant on the proposed evaluation team, please attach a table describing the level of effort (in number of days) of each team member in each of the evaluation activities.
3.    Professional references: please provide two or three references from your previous clients.
4.    Daily rate: please mention the proposed daily rate in USD.

The Summary of experience should be no more than one page and should include the following:

1.    Experience in leading project/program evaluations

• number of evaluations led (with dates, locations and names of organizations)
• number of evaluations served as team member

2.    Experience in qualitative methods

• numbers of years of experience
• tools/methods used in past

3.    Experience in DRR projects/programs

• number of years of experience
• titles of positions held
• countries worked in
• organizations worked for

4.    Experience in post-disaster/humanitarian context

• number of years of experience
• countries worked in

5.    Professional experience in Haiti

• number of years of experience
• organizations worked for

6.    Language proficiency

• clearly state language proficiency in English, French and Haitian Creole

                               
13.    Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the ARC in accordance with the provisions of the ARC’s Procurement Policy as well as the considerations, information and requirements contained in this RFP. The evaluation procedure will consist of a formal, substantive and financial assessment of the proposals received. Price is an important factor; however, it is not the only consideration in evaluating responses to an RFP.

14.    Your proposal shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of at least sixty (60) days from the submission date. Please indicate in your proposal that it will remain valid for this period.

15.    Following submission of the proposals and final evaluation, the ARC will have the right to retain unsuccessful proposals. It is the proposer’s responsibility to identify any information of a confidential or proprietary nature contained in its proposal, so that it may be handled accordingly.

Detailed information available here .

The Government of Uganda has long recognised the need for evidence-based policy-making as being central to its advancement in general and poverty reduction in particular. This recognition is demonstrated in part by the emphasis that Government places on monitoring and understanding the socio-economic dynamics and impact of its policies and programmes. To support its systems, the Government received a grant from the United Kingdom/DFID for strengthening evidence-based decision making in Government. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) now wishes to recruit to the following position

Post/Title: Results Advisor
No. of vacancies: One
Duty Station: Kampala
Age: 35 years and above
Salary: Attractive
Reports to: Commissioner, Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Purpose

To strengthen the capacity of the Office of the Prime Minister to make more efficient and intensive use of empirical evidence in the assessment of public policies and programmes.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Must have Bachelors of Science in Statistics, Social Science, Development Studies or Arts in Arts from a recognised University/Institution
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Statistics, Economics, Development Studies or Policy Analysis from a recognised University/Institution
• Must have a minimum of 10 years experience in Policy Analysis, Performance assessment, Performance Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or a related field
• Additional training in Monitoring and Evaluation is a requirement
• Be familiar with Government of Uganda programs and its operations, especially the National M&E policy
• Be able to provide high level guidance to Government in strategies for effective policy implementation

Duties

• Assist in the formulation of National Policy and Strategy frameworks for rationalising and harmonising the roles, responsibilities and minimum standards of institutions in the generation and use of monitoring and evaluation data in policy and planning.
• Strengthen the quality and timeliness of semi-annual strategic performance reporting to Cabinet, and assist in dissemination and follow up of key actions.
• Advice on the harmonisation and alignment of Development Partner interests into Government policies and frameworks, including the Joint Budget Support Framework
• Assist in the establishment of a national evaluation facility to finance, coordinate and disseminate public policy and programme evaluations.
• Support the strengthening of OPM’s effective engagement with sectors in the provision of timely and quality performance information.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic documents, testimonials and two competent referees, one of whom must be your current or previous employer should be addressed to OPM.Consultant@gmail.com

Applications should reach this address no later than Friday 3^rd February, 2012 at 5:00 pm

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.

Position: Evaluation manager
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Apply by: February 1, 2012

Plan Políticas Públicas, est. 2007, is a consulting firm devoted to project planning, monitoring and evaluation. Our clients are national and local governments and private foundations mainly based in Latin America.

We are currently looking for an evaluation manager with a record of primary research who can

1. Plan, prepare and comission program evaluations
2. Oversee project managers working on site
3. Take responsibility for the quality of research reports

Awareness of multiple research methods is necessary. If the candidate has a background in the natural sciences, she should be familiar with non-experimental models like focus groups, extended interviews or ethnography. Candidates from the social sciences and humanities ought to have a command of statistics beyond the descriptive level.

You need to be able to communicate in Portuguese.

This is a 40h/week position based in São Paulo, with the possibility of up to 20% workload performed from home.

Starting salary is competitive with those of university appointments in the social sciences for the same level of professional experience and academic training.

Interested candidates should send CVs with cover letters to info@planpp.com by Feb. 1, 2012.

www.planpp.com

This advertisement is also available in PDF

COUNTRY: Pakistan
CITY: Islamabad
Starting date: ASAP
Length of the assignment: 6 months.
Advertisement reference: Surname/Name/MECoordo/PAK

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.

Through its Emergency Response Department (ERD), created in 2006 after the merge with Atlas Logistique, the organization is committed to:

• Provide an adequate response to major natural disaster and conflict situations, anywhere in the world as much as possible within 72 hours;
• Provide assistance to vulnerable groups (refugees, IDPs, persons with injuries, elders, children, etc.) affected by a crisis and maximize the number of beneficiaries. Within vulnerable groups, target especially PwD and meet their specific needs;
• Constantly monitor chronic crises and/or conflicts to ensure preparedness for and rapid response to eventual emerging needs.

Detailed job description available here

Location: Moldova (Transdniestria region)
Deadline for submission of proposals: December 26, 2011
Starting date of the assignment: January 9, 2012
Draft evaluation report submitted on: January 26, 2012

Center for support and development of civic initiatives “Resonance” is an independent non-governmental nonprofit organization actively working at Transdniestria, Moldova with a mission to increase the level of social activity of the population in solving social problems of youth, women and social vulnerable people in Transdniestria. The Center “Resonance” received a grant from The UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) for the period of 2009-2011 on implementation of the project “Opening new horizons for women”. The overall goal of the Project was to reduce domestic violence in Transdniestrian region (TN) of Moldova Republic through providing wide access to information on women self-realization in private and public life, public awareness to the problem of domestic violence, consulting for women and creating stable women grassroots organisations.

The Center “Resonance” calls for proposals from independent evaluation experts to conduct a final evaluation of the Project. The primary goal of the evaluation is to establish the Project’s achievements, challenges, successful activities, best practices and lessons learnt as well as suggest future priority actions to address the needs of women and girls. The evaluation should be done to assess the performance of the project against key parameters including the project’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, replicability, timelines of activity implementation, and its strengths and weaknesses. For more details please refer to the attached TOR.

The overall consultancy will tentatively begin on January 9, 2012 and finalize in 20 working days including a 5-days mission (field visit) to Moldova (Transdniestria region) to undertake consultations with Center Resonance. The draft evaluation report is expected to be submitted no later than 26 January 2012.

Applications should be submitted by 26 December 2011 via email to civicinitiatives@gmail.com marked with the Title of the letter: “Evaluation of the project for Resonance”.

Please see the detailed job description in the attached TOR .

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Call for Expression of Interest

Global Evaluation of the Emergency Response Funds (ERFs)

I. RATIONALE AND USE OF THE EVALUATION

As per Pooled Funds Evaluation Policy, instituted by OCHA Funding Coordination Section (FCS) in 2011, a global evaluation of Emergency Response Funds (ERFs) will be conducted triennially in lieu of individual ERF evaluations periodically undertaken in the past. This evaluation meets the requirements of the ERFs Evaluation Policy by providing an independent assessment of the contribution of the mechanism to improvements in the humanitarian community’s ability to address critical unforeseen humanitarian needs in a timely and effective manner.

In addition, the evaluation will provide information on progress made since the creation of OCHA Funding and Coordination Section in 2008, identify strengths and weaknesses of the ERF mechanism, and provide specific recommendations regarding areas that need to be strengthened. The results of the evaluation will at the global level inform the review of the ERF Standardization Guidelines and the development of policy in relevant areas; at the country level, the evaluation is expected to lead to improvements in ERF management, processes and operations. The recommendations of the evaluation will be addressed though the Management Response Plan as per OCHA Evaluation Policy.

Detailed information downloadable here

Mokoro is currently seeking a Programme Coordinator to join the team and contribute to the effective coordination of our consultancy portfolio. The Job Description and Person Specification is available here, with a deadline for applications of Tuesday 13 December.

The Technopolis Group is a dynamic and growing international consultancy with offices around Europe, employing more than 80 professional social scientists conducting policy studies and evaluations for clients throughout Europe and beyond.

We are seeking to appoint an economist/econometrician for our UK practice with the expertise to take our impact assessment capabilities to the next level, while also providing an intellectual focal point for our younger economists and analysts across the Group.

Applicants should have a strong background in quantitative economic analysis (particularly econometrics, but ideally also with experience in areas such as input/output analysis and general economic modelling).  Previous experience of leading major economic impact assessments in one of our core policy fields would be an advantage, as would past experience of using the kinds of standard impact assessment methodologies used by our clients, such as the European Commission’s ex ante impact assessment framework or the UK government’s IEF+ protocol.  The successful candidate is expected to have a higher degree in economics and a successful post-graduate record of applying quantitative techniques.

Applicants must have the right to work in the EU and be willing to travel as necessary.  The ability to work in other European languages in addition to English would be an advantage.

The position offers a competitive rate of pay, healthcare and pension.  Technopolis is an equal opportunities employer.  Please email your CV and covering letter to karen.henderson@technopolis-group.com before Friday 9 December 2011.

Technopolis Limited, 3 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE
www.technopolis-group.com

Vacancy No: 2011-41-gva
Date: 10 November 2011
Application Deadline: 4 December 2011

Place of assignment: Geneva Organization unit: Planning and Evaluation Department
Duration of contract: 2 years

Purpose of position:

The International Federation is guided by its Strategy 2020 which voices our collective vision and determination to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the present decade. The Secretariat - led by the Secretary General - is the central capacity of the International Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies. The mission of the Secretariat is to build a humane,dignified and peaceful world by helping National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to become stronger,promote their interests globally, and enable them to work together effectively as the International Federation.

In discharging its mission, the Secretariat works to a Business Model and has a Business Delivery Plan with key commitments that sharpen its focus, clarity, efficiency and accountability for results. This has five Business Lines concerned, respectively with raising humanitarian standards; growing services for vulnerable people; establishing a strong niche in sustainable development; heightening our influence and support for our work; and deepening our tradition of togetherness.

The Secretariat is organised in Business Groups: five decentralised zonal offices (each with several regional and country offices reporting to it) covering the globe and responsible for frontline delivery through National Societies, backed by the Geneva headquarters. The Geneva headquarters focuses on setting
norms,standards and guidance, ensuring consistency, coordination, and accountability for performance, knowledge sharing, and influential representation with global level partners. It is organised through four Business Groups concerned, respectively, with Programme Services, National Society and Knowledge Development,Humanitarian Values and Diplomacy, and Governance and Management Services.

Purpose

The Planning and Evaluation Department aims to uphold quality performance and accountability at the IFRC through support in planning, monitoring, evaluation and research.

Located within the Secretariat in Geneva as part of the National Society and Knowledge Development(NSKD) Business Group, the department's functions include helping National Societies to conduct analysis and research on the most significant humanitarian and development concerns that impact on our role and responsibilities.

The Research Coordinator works under the leadership and direction of the Head of Department for Planning and Evaluation.

Description of Duties:

Specific areas of responsibility Under the policy direction of Strategy 2020, lead research on key issues of concern to IFRC, stimulating new humanitarian and development thinking, promoting innovation, and enabling staff and volunteers to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

Monitor trends, conduct ongoing studies, and prepare positions on agreed topics covering IFRC main business areas. Establish a mechanism to document and disseminate these "knowledge nuggets", ensuring IFRC operational teams and management are informed of emerging research, innovations, policy debates,and trends in the wider external environment and their implications for IFRC programmes.

Undertake analysis of qualitative and quantitative evidence from National Society programmes on priority humanitarian and development issues so as to inform and guide our collective influencing and positioning work. Promote outreach and advocacy of evidence based research through timely and systematic coverage on FedNet, public website, social media, RedTalk and other events.

Codify and share practical knowledge generated by practitioners contributing to the National Society Development Community of Practice, as part of Red Cross Red Crescent efforts to do more, do better, and reach further to address the challenges and opportunities presented by a fast changing world.
Conduct background research on inspiring topics relevant to IFRC main business areas in preparation for RedTalk events and its related knowledge quizzes.

Key tasks

Abide by and work at all times in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and the values that underpin them.Track new developments and maintain personally an up-to-date professional understanding at the policy and strategic level, of the substantive content of the specific activities covered by the department so as to be able to provide valid direction to staff and to project credible influence in dialogue with peer colleagues within and outside the Movement.

Ensure that quality and timely support is provided to the governance bodies of the International Federation,and their statutory directions and decisions are given prompt effect; provide support for governance advisory bodies as designated.
Promote by personal example, a culture of lesson learning and innovation, and encourage the identification and uptake of best practices and standards. Articulate well and communicate convincingly within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and with external partners the in-depth orientations that underpin Strategy 2020 and the Business Model, for its delivery, especially in relation to the business lines of priority focus for the department.

Perform other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Head of Department for Learning and Organisational Development.

Duties applicable to all staff:

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat's goals.
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Red Crescent principles.
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education:

Doctorate level degree, with emphasis on humanitarian or development issues.

Experience:

A minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience, with a strong track record of research
experience in academia or think tank.
Experience with the approaches and practices of capacity building, organisational development and change.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to engage in high-level research in an interdisciplinary context, with publications and
participation in scholarly activity commensurate with stage of career.
Evidence of ability and/or aptitude for organising, overseeing, and participating in collaborative research initiatives/projects.

Knowledge and understanding of the Federation's mandate and Fundamental Principles. Capability of working with sensitivity in a multi-cultural environment and virtual or/and dispersed teams.

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Able to build partnerships and network effectively and to influence and inspire others including the membership, governments, other agencies, and own peers, staff, and partners.
Focused on quality and standards, results, and accountability.

Teamwork and trust-building for inclusive National Society relations.Proactive approach to finding creative and constructive solutions to difficult issues.

Languages:

Excellent competence in English mandatory.
Advanced knowledge of one of the additional major languages of the Federation would be an advantage.

Competencies:

• Accountability
• National Society relations
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Strategic Orientation
• Influencing
• Building alliances
• Building trust
• Communication

In order for us to assure a proper comparative evaluation of your application for this vacancy and to enable us to consider your profile against other similar current and future vacancies, we ask that you submit your application throughJobNet.https://jobnet.ifrc.org/public/index-ifrc.asp

Organisation International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

This is re-posting of the ToR so decision will be taken as soon as
right candidate/firm is identified. (Deadline - 30 November 2011)

ARC and the Haitian Red Cross (HRC) have collaborated on community health programming since 2004 with the Together We Can youth HIV/AIDS prevention program implemented in 9 branches throughout the country. In 2006, ARC and HRC began a community-based first aid malaria prevention project, known as Vwazen Kore Vwazen (neighbors helping neighbors), in northeast Haiti. Following the devastating earthquake that killed more than 220,000 in January 2010, ARC expanded its health programming in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Port-au-Prince. Teams of health promoters were trained to give health and hygiene promotion and to distribute lifesaving commodities such as insecticide treated mosquito nets.

In late October 2010, the first cholera outbreak in Haiti in at least a century was confirmed. This was followed by a rapid increase in cholera and cholera-associated hospitalizations and deaths. As of the end of August 2011, MSPP reported over 439,000 cases of cholera nationwide, of which 233,427 (53.1%) patients had been hospitalized, and 6266 (2.3%) had died.[1]

After receiving news that cholera was confirmed in Haiti, ARC’s teams of health promotors in camps were doubled in size and immediately trained and mobilized to address the cholera epidemic by giving hygiene promotion tent to tent and by distributing soap, aquatabs and ORS.

In addition, ARC and HRC built on their current and past partnerships and experience to scale up hygiene promotion and to set up ORS posts/distribution points and to expand water and sanitation infrastructure in rural areas outside of Port-au-Prince (where many gaps in prevention and treatment services still exist) as part of the Cholera Response Project. The project, which runs from  January 2011 to June 2012, aims to reduce both the incidence of cholera, as well as the morbidity and mortality due to cholera, in the project area (23 communes in 3 departments, as well as 50 IDP camps in Port-au-Prince). This will be achieved through improved cholera prevention and treatment practices, particularly improved hygiene practices, and increased community access to life saving health information, commodities and services.

The consultant/firm will be responsible for the following aspects of the survey:

1. Questionnaire
2. Data collection
3. Data entry
4. Data analysis
5. Human resources
6. Equipment and logistics

Request for Proposal

The United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is soliciting applications for three short term consultancy contracts.  The Terms of Reference for each are outlined in the attached documents:

1. Review of the OIOS Organizational Structure

TOR for OIOS Structural review

2. Development of OIOS Communications Strategy

TOR for OIOS Communications review

If you are interested in either of the above consultancies please send your curriculum vitae or resume and cover letter to: Mr. Dan Wilson wilsond@un.org; copying Ms. Sylvie Ouzidane at ouzidane@un.org  
Deadline: 18 November 2011

3. Applying programme theory/logical framework evaluation approaches

TOR - Logic models consultant

If you are interested in the above consultancy please send your curriculum vitae and the form enclosed to: Ms. Chandi Kadirgamar at: Kadirgamarc@un.org; copying Ms. Sabrina Evangelista at: evangelistas@un.org  
Deadline: 23 November 2011

Further information on OIOS can be found on its website at:  

http://www.un.org/Depts/oios/pages/about_us.html

Call for Expressions of Interest:

1. Evaluation of the UNDP Global Programme

2. Evaluation of the UNDP Regional Programmes in Africa, the Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the CIS, and Latin America and the Caribbean

Dear Colleagues,

In 2012, the UNDP Evaluation Office will conduct independent evaluations of UNDP Global Programme and UNDP Regional Programmes in:

• Africa
• The Arab States
• Asia and the Pacific
• Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States
• Latin America and the Caribbean

Each of the six evaluations will be entrusted to an evaluation team composed of one to three independent evaluators, together with a task manager from the Evaluation Office.

Submission details

Interested consultants must submit their CV through UNDP Jobs website (http://jobs.undp.org) no later than 9 November 2011. In your CV, clearly indicate your proficiencies in relevant languages. Kindly note, that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further information about the assignment.

Regards,
Evaluation Office

Request for Proposal

The American Red Cross, Haiti Delegation hereby solicityour proposal for the
provision of an Project Evaluation, Post-Earthquake Health Promotion (PEHP)
project; as per the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) that includes the scope of
work.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) consists of this letter of transmittal and Terms of Reference.

Please note that this document is an RFP and not an invitation to bid. You should
also note that the terms set forth in this RFP, the TOR will form a
part of any contract should the American Red Cross (ARC) accept your proposal.

It is anticipated that any contract or contracts entered into as a result of this RFP
will be for a period of 6 weeks (approx. 30 working days), beginning Early
November, 2011.

More information about this working opportunity available here .

Background

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network established in Switzerland in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. It is a private, international, nondenominational, non-profit development agency which seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill health, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource-poor areas. In 2001, AKF(M) launched the Coastal Rural Support Program Mozambique (CRSP(M)), with the goal of improving the overall livelihoods and quality of life of over 200,000 people in the province of Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique.

CRSP(M)’s portfolio of programs focuses on agriculture, market development, built environment, education, health, civil society strengthening and human resource development. CRSP(M) seeks to bring a range of interventions together in order to maximize outcomes by tackling the multi-faceted and interlinked nature and root causes of poverty. Using a multi-input area development (MIAD) approach, CRSP(M) is supporting interventions to build sustainable capacities for improving food security, income, education and health of women, men and children in the program area, drawing upon diverse sectoral expertise to address the social and economic dimensions of poverty.

For more details please see the ToR available here .

Background

Western Balkan countries are moving closer to the EU, albeit with considerable differences from country to country, by carrying out important structural reforms and by meeting established criteria and conditions. The region encompasses countries which are striving to achieve candidate status and eventually start EU accession negotiation, and countries which have been granted candidate status and are currently making progress towards EU integration, each according to the pace of reforms put in place and their alignment with the EU laws.

Irrespective of the differences in the accession process, in much of the Western Balkans, state-building, consolidation of institutions as well as better governance constitute priority concerns. The enforcement of the rule of law, notably through judicial reform and the fight against corruption and organised crime remains a major issue throughout the region.

The European Commission is making full use of its pre-accession instruments in order to address the key challenges related to state building, good governance and the rule of law. As of 2001 the CARDS programme (Community Assistance for Reconstruction, Development and Stability in the Balkans) has provided significant financial support for fundamental reforms in these areas in the Western Balkan region. The new Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) has replaced CARDS and PHARE assistance as of 2007 and has brought about a further increase in the available funds.

The Enlargement Directorate-General of the European Commission (DG ELARG) has now commissioned an evaluation to provide findings and recommendations to assist in the programming of pre-accession assistance to candidate and potential candidate countries in the Western Balkans and to improve the EC instruments to support the reform process, with particular regard to the areas of Governance, Rule of Law, Judiciary Reform, Fight against Corruption and Organised Crime.

Detailed ToR available here

Capitalising on the recent launch of a new brand, and about to launch a new 5-year global strategy, Restless Development is taking a position as the global banner carrier for youth-led development – demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role in development.

Working in Africa and South Asia, we have doubled the size of our operations and reach of our programmes in the past three years and have ambitious plans for the next five years. As we head into this period of growth, the Senior Manager for Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning will be the technical lead for the expanding Programme Quality Directorate, responsible for demonstrating the outcomes and impact of Restless Development’s programmes to all stakeholders.

This is an exciting role for an individual with senior management experience and a passion for the role of young people in development. Please see our website for more details on the role www.restlessdevelopment.org.

To apply, please submit an application form explaining your suitability for the role to: jobs@restlessdevelopment.org.

Deadline: 23 October 2011

See the leaflet

The UNDP Evaluation Office is recruiting an Evaluation Specialist (P4), to be posted in New York. The Evaluation Office (EO) conducts strategic, thematic, programmatic and country level evaluations. It assures the quality and use of UNDP evaluations by establishing norms, standards and guidelines and by knowledge sharing and networking. The Evaluation Specialist is a member of the EO team with responsibilities for conducting and managing evaluations.

Full details can be found on UNDP Jobs.

Contact: flora.jimenez@undp.org (+1-646-781-4224)

The Evaluation Partnership (TEP) is a highly successful specialist consultancy based in Central London.  Since 2010, TEP forms part of Coffey International Development Limited, one of the world’s most experienced and trusted international development consulting companies.

TEP specialises in the systematic evaluation, monitoring and impact assessment of public policies, programmes, regulations and other interventions across a wide range of policy areas.  We have a long track record of delivering high quality research, advice and analysis to the European Commission and other public sector clients in Europe and the UK.
Our evaluation work for EU clients focuses on interventions in a wide range of policy areas including enterprise and industry, employment and social affairs, education and culture, health and consumer affairs, and research and technological development.  In recent years, we have also begun to be active in the field of international development.

The position

TEP is seeking to recruit a Consultant or Junior Consultant to further develop our capacity in the EU market.  The main responsibilities will depend to some extent on the candidate’s level of experience, but will include:

• Delivering evaluation and impact assessment work, gathering and analysing evidence, and writing high-quality reports for our clients (in particular the EU institutions).
• Managing (parts of) evaluation and impact assessment projects, co-ordinating the work of TEP consultants and external experts, and establishing good working relations with clients.
• Helping to grow TEP’s business by contributing to the preparation of tenders, and identifying and pursuing opportunities in new and existing markets.
• Contributing to strengthening TEP’s capacity to deliver evaluation services in different sectors and using innovative methods and approache.

More detail description and way how to apply available in the enclosed pdf file .

Based in New York City, and as a Vice President of the foundation, the Director of M&E will implement and continuously refine the monitoring & evaluation system for one of the foundation’s signature initiatives that operates globally (in predominantly developing and emerging economies). The Director of M&E will also assist the other initiatives as they develop and refine their own monitoring & evaluation systems.

Reporting into the head of the foundation’s global initiative, the Director of M&E will work in close collaboration with the initiative’s Portfolio Managers as well as M&E field staff employed by partners to gather, organize, store, and analyze performance monitoring data collected locally. S/he will share performance monitoring findings with the company’s leadership team, partners in the field, and other funders/ stakeholders, as well as make recommendations that will allow the foundation’s Portfolio Managers to refine and improve program design. The Director of M&E will also be responsible for guiding any formal impact assessment work and additional research. Finally, the Director of M&E will capture and share important knowledge with key internal and external audiences via publications, speaking at conferences, etc. 

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished and entrepreneurial monitoring and evaluation expert to have genuine impact on the underserved individuals that directly benefit from the company’s initiatives. S/he will play a critical role in influencing the funding and design of one of the leading efforts in corporate philanthropy and will be charged with overseeing data and results for one of the most comprehensive global databases being assembled in the initiative’s field.

Complete job description available here

United Nations Children’s Fund in Moldova is seeking for International consultant to conduct Evaluation of the “Child-Friendly Schools (CFS)” Initiative (2007-2012) in the Republic of Moldova (CEE/CIS Region)

Purpose

To assess potential modalities and strategies of the further mainstreaming of the main principles of the CFS framework and make recommendations regarding the future of the CFS Initiative.

For more details on duties and minimum requirements please refer to attached ToR .

Interested candidate(s) should submit Cover Letter, CV, samples of work, related recommendation letters and references, if any with the mark “Evaluation of CFS Initiative“ by 20 September, 5:00 PM to the following email address: chisinaurecruit@unicef.org (word or PDF).
Only selected persons will be contacted.

The National AIDS Control is seeking a highly motivated individual as a part-time Technical Advisor to assist with the implementation of this study

Background
After 14 years of civil conflict, Liberia is rebuilding its health system and has attracted support from NGOs and multilateral agencies to scale up and strengthen Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services. The Liberia Demographic and Household Survey (LDHS) of 2007 shows a general HIV prevalence rate of 1.5%. The National AIDS and STI Control Program (NACP) conducted an antenatal clinic seroprevalence survey in 2008 that shows a prevalence rate of 4.0% among pregnant women. In 2008, there were only 29 health facilities offering PMTCT; in May 2011, 162 health facilities offered PMTCT services in the country. Standardized tools to record and report HIV testing in ANC, uptake of PMTCT regimens, and use of early infant diagnosis were introduced in 2008 and employed in all PMTCT sites.

Complete ToR available here.

New Delhi, India

Capitalising on the recent launch of a new brand, and about to launch a new 5-year global strategy, Restless Development is taking a position as the global banner carrier for youth-led development – demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role in development.

Working in Africa and South Asia, we have doubled the size of our operations and reach of our programmes in the past three years and have ambitious plans for the next five years. As we head into this period of growth, the Senior Manager (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) will be the technical lead within the expanding Programme Quality Directorate, responsible for demonstrating the outcomes and impact of Restless Development’s programmes to all stakeholders.

This is an exciting role for an individual with senior management experience and a passion for the role of young people in development.
Please see our website for more details on the role, how to apply and to download an application pack at www.restlessdevelopment.org.

Closing date: Sunday 11th September 2011

Detailed job description

Application form

Salary - Competitive
Geneva

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based foundation that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition.  The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 400 million people in more than 25 countries, half of whom are women and children.

The goal of the PMR Program is to strengthen the evidence base underlying GAIN's programs through robust results measurement, project and program evaluation and research. Among other partners, GAIN's PMR Program has major agreements with the Swiss Vitamin and Mineral Institute, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Tufts University to help fulfill its mandate.

Effective PMR is crucial to GAIN's success.  Based in Geneva, the Senior Associate will manage a portfolio of performance measurement and research activities in GAIN's program countries as well as at the global level.  This includes the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans, coordination of surveys, capacity building, and other M&E activities identified in country strategies.  S/he will additionally have involvement in GAIN's knowledge building and research functions in order to ensure strategic involvement of PMR in advocacy activities as well as at the program design and evaluation stages, to improve GAIN's efficiency, flexibility and impact.

We are seeking candidates with significant experience and understanding of the following:

• Operations research, program management and evaluation
• Performance management of nutrition programs
• Portfolio management of activities in multiple countries
• The development and operationalising of M&E frameworks and plans
• Excellent understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment and managing local issues in developing countries
• Masters degree in nutrition, public health, economics, business administration, food science or a suitable equivalent.

Fluency in English is essential; working knowledge of another language - especially French - is highly desirable.  You will be willing to travel extensively overseas. 

For further information and to apply, please click the following link. 
http://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/22/EES/

For an information discussion, please contact Fiona Wansborough at fiona.wansborough@prospect-us.co.uk or on +44 207 691 1920

Detailed job description

Following the January 12, 2010 earthquake, the American Red Cross (ARC) supported Fonkoze, Haiti’s largest microfinance institution, in successfully rolling out Kore Fanmi Fonkoze (KFF), Fonkoze’s earthquake recovery and support program to over 30,000 borrowing clients across the country, specifically targeting earthquake-affected zones. The KFF program provided a 5,000 gdes cash grant to eligible clients accompanied by a penalty-free cancellation of their current microcredit loan, and access to a new loan to assist the recovery process.  The program lasted two years and started on 21 February 2010 and ended on 31 December 2010.

The American Red Cross provided financial support to Fonkoze to provide cash payouts to beneficiaries within the KFF program. Fonkoze, as the implementing partner, performed the screening of eligible beneficiaries, using staff available in 44 branches throughout Haiti, in addition to playing the primary role in effecting cash payouts and monitoring and evaluation associated with the program.

Purpose of evaluation

This impact study will primarily use qualitative data collection techniques and will measure the social and economic impacts of the KFF program on beneficiaries, comparing their own experience to a control group of individuals living in the same regions and who were either indirectly or directly-affected by the earthquake.  This study is intended to be a compliment to the quantitative evaluation, as a means of providing a comprehensive body of information on the successes and drawbacks of the Kore Fanmi Fonkoze program. 

The American Red Cross is interested in using the findings from the evaluation to inform future programmatic decision-making, and particularly in cash-based programming for disaster repose in urban settings.

 Impact Evaluation Consultancy ToR

Deadline: 12 August, 2011

The International Programme for the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is seeking long term consultants on Impact Evaluation for current and ongoing work on designing and implementing credible, relevant evaluations of impact of child labour interventions.

IPEC is looking for consultants immediately available for work in South East Asia and Americas.

IPEC has an ongoing initiative on building a knowledge base on impact evaluations (IE) of child labour interventions

Work on impact evaluations is part of a broader integrated monitoring and evaluation strategy of country based child labour projects in support of national efforts.

The overall purpose of this consultancy is to support in particular the design and implementation of quantitative, statistically robust impact evaluations of child labour interventions.  Other consultancies will support other forms of impact evaluation.

The long term consultant will lend technical support to all phases of the quantitative, statistically robust econometric impact evaluation process for selected project interventions (development of evaluation strategy, design and implementation of baseline and follow-up surveys, sampling strategy).

The consultant(s) will be engaged on a long term basis, with full time work required at certain times and ad-hoc support at other times.

The person should possess the following

• PhD in economics or applied economics
• Advanced skills in econometric analysis;
• At least 5 years experience in research design and implementation in a development context;
• Specialist knowledge of impact evaluation methods;
• Field experience in implementation of statistically robust econometric impact evaluation and survey based data collection exercise;
• Excellent command of English, knowledge of Spanish for work in Americas

Interested candidates please send full CV to: Peter E. Wichmand, Head of ILO-IPEC Design, Evaluation and Documentation (DED) section at wichmand@ilo.org (with copy to IPEC_EVALUATION@ilo.org) before 12 August.

IPEC is looking to expand our roster of consultants and collaborators on impact evaluation so please send your CV even if not immediately available.

OCHA/PDSB/EGS

Open to: P-3/P-4
Deadline: 08 August, 2011
Estimated Start Date: 01/09/2011
Duty Station: HQ-New York
Duration: 12 months

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships: This position is located in the Policy Development and Studies Branch (PDSB) within the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New York. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Evaluation Officer reports to the Chief of the Evaluation and Guidance Section.
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Provide inputs into the section's annual evaluation plan and develop evaluation concept papers as requested by the unit chief
• Plan, organize, manage, lead and/or participate in large, complex humanitarian assistance evaluations, lesson learning reviews, and inter-agency evaluations;
• Organize and prepare studies, reviews and evaluation reports on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organize follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decisionmaking on important issues; and ensure the implementation of recommendations emanating from relevant studies;
• Lead or assist, as appropriate, in the preparation of OCHA reports, studies, reviews, background papers, policy guidelines, correspondence, presentations, background papers, policy guidelines, etc.
• Partner with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate complex humanitarian and emergency assistance
programmes; help ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender -related considerations;
• Establish and maintain contacts with member states, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, media, etc.; ensure appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the UN system, including on early warning and contingency planning, etc.
• Serve as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues; keep abreast of latest developments, liaise with other humanitarian organizations, donors, and member states,
• Organize, facilitate and participate in work groups, lesson reviews, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.
• Provide technical support to field offices; review and clear evaluation proposals and terms of reference.
• Perform other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Professionalism: Comprehensive knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related human rights issues; conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, to include ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of complex issues/problems; good grasp of evaluation methods and their application in humanitarian emergency context; ability to relate humanitarian affairs issues and perspectives, including gender issues, to political, economic, social and human rights programmes in affected country/region.
• Communication: Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations to staff at senior levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to coordinate the work of others, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
• Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

For Managerial Positions:
• Managing Performance: Leadership and supervisory skills and ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the evaluation of humanitarian assistance, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation and development, or other related area, including at least 3 years of experience at the international level is required. A minimum of 4 years of field experience in complex emergency or natural disaster settings is required.
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in political or social science, international studies, public administration, economics, or other relevant field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Course work or continued education on evaluation methods or on related research methods are desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the Secretariat. For this post, excellent written and oral English is required; ability to work in French is highly desirable; knowledge an additional UN language is desirable.
Other Skills: Good general facilitation and training skills and experience are required; Formal or hands-on training on evaluation methods is required. Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, internal databases etc is required.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Cover Letter
PHP
Signed PAS Periods: Latest

ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO

Contact Name: Scott Green Email Address: ochaesu@un.org
Copy (cc): Tijana Bojanic Email Address: bojanict@un.org

Salary - Competitive
Geneva

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based foundation that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition.  The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 400 million people in more than 25 countries, half of whom are women and children.

The goal of the PMR Program is to strengthen the evidence base underlying GAIN's programs through robust results measurement, project and program evaluation and research. Among other partners, GAIN's PMR Program has major agreements with the Swiss Vitamin and Mineral Institute, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Tufts University to help fulfill its mandate.

The development of effective PMR plans is crucial to GAIN's success.  Based in Geneva, the Associate Director will identify priorities and timelines for PMR support to programs as well as opportunities for executing global deliverables, and will be responsible for the day to day management and motivation of the PMR team.  S/he will additionally assist the Director of PMR in leading GAIN's knowledge building and research functions in order to ensure strategic involvement of PMR in advocacy activities as well as at program design and evaluation stages, to improve GAIN's efficiency, flexibility and impact.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an organization delivering significant change globally.  You will have experience and understanding of the following:

• Leadership and people management;
• Operations research, program management and evaluation;
• Performance management of nutrition programs;
• Portfolio management of activities in multiple countries;
• The development and operationalising of M&E frameworks and plans;
• Understanding of large-scale nutrition and/or public health surveys;
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment and managing local issues in developing countries;
• Masters degree in nutrition, public health, economics, business administration, food science or a suitable equivalent;

Fluency in English is essential; working knowledge of another language - especially French - is highly desirable.  You will be willing to travel extensively overseas.

For further information and to apply, please click the following link. http://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/23/EES/

For an information discussion, please contact Fiona Wansborough at fiona.wansborough@prospect-us.co.uk or on +44 207 691 1920.

Detailed job description

Background:

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that responds to the aspirations of people around the world to live in democratic societies that recognize and promote basic human rights.  Since its founding in 1983, NDI and its local partners have worked to support and strengthen democratic institutions and practices by strengthening political parties, civic organizations and parliaments, safeguarding elections, and promoting citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Since 2001, NDI has aided Burkinabe democrats to support the development of the country’s nascent democratic institutions. NDI has implemented a Sida-funded program on women’s political participation in Burkina Faso since 2005. The Burkina Faso program and NDI’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) Team designed a highly participatory M&E plan that includes both a traditional approach in which data is collected on pre-determined indicators in addition to methods to gather contextual data and identify emergent indicators. In 2009 and 2010, NDI completed a baseline assessment and is currently in the process of preparing for a mid-term review to take place during the autumn of 2011. NDI is seeking an M&E Program Manager/Senior Program Manager to manage preparations for the mid-term review, serve as field coordinator for the review team, and implement adjustments to the M&E system as required, immediately following the conclusion of the mid-term review. The position will be based in Ouagadougou and will require some travel throughout Burkina Faso.

Job Description:

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a Program Manager/Senior Program Manager to provide technical guidance in monitoring and evaluating a program to enhance the capacity of Burkinabe women leaders to engage effectively in pro-poor democratic governance. The Program Manager/Senior Program Manager will ensure that:

A functioning M&E System is established:

1. Program staff are adequately trained and equipped to utilize the M&E system
2. Timely data collection, analysis and reporting is driven by the field
3. Data and information can be easily utilized for staff reflection, decision-making and program quality improvement
4. An internal midterm evaluation is completed

Specifically, the PM/SPM will:

• Manage and adapt the existing M&E system as required, including reviewing targets, data collection methods and indicators;
• Build the capacity of Burkinabe M&E staff to play a more substantive role in program monitoring and evaluation;
• Working closely with a team of M&E and program staff, manage the midterm assessment based on the project’s objectives;
• Coordinate and facilitate an M&E working group, which will assist program staff to regularly review the program and contribute to learning and information exchanges between DC and the field;
• Use and, as needed, improve existing tools for collecting information necessary to monitor and evaluate program activities such as surveys, interviews and focus groups; identify relevant secondary sources of information;
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data on program results and impact and, based on this information, prepare and submit regular reports in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements;
• Build program staff capacity to use the M&E system in an efficient manner that does not inhibit them from focusing most of their time and attention to program needs; and
• Assist program staff in identifying and highlighting achievements of stated objectives and outcomes.

Required Skills and Experience:

The M&E Manager will have skills and experience in:

1. Using participatory research methodologies; collecting qualitative and quantitative data using surveys, semi-structured interviews, focus groups; documentation of events through direct observation and secondary data collection;
2. Developing and maintaining a data management system using Excel, Access, SPSS or other data management and analysis software; establishing data collection and analysis protocols for both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and developing easy-to-use forms, guides and interview agendas
3. Providing guidance and training to country program staff and partners in M&E protocols; working with diverse stakeholders in a culturally sensitive manner to collect, analyze and synthesize data; facilitating participatory learning and action processes to help staff and local partners identify and highlight achievements and improve programming
4. Writing compelling donor reports, case studies, best practices, lessons learned, and success stories

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, public policy, or related field; Master’s Degree  in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Applied Research (anthropology or sociology) preferred;
• Minimum of eight (8) years for a Program Manager and ten (10) years for a Senior Program Manager of experience with performance monitoring,  preferably in an international nonprofit organization or government agency;
• Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Access and Excel;
• Previous work experience with NDI or similar organizations a plus;
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with a diverse staff, and U.S. and non-U.S. donors;
• Proven experience in effective project and staff management.
• Ability to effectively analyze and resolve problems as they arise;
• Excellent oral communications skills to effectively present information and respond to questions;
• Detail-oriented;
• Exceptional writing skills to effectively edit/write reports and publications;
• Fluency in written and oral French;
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively – juggling work load and deadlines of donors;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows environment and email technology;
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations which are often remote and difficult to reach.

To apply, please visit the websit www.ndi.org.

The UN system in Cape Verde, together with the Government of Cape Verde, has finalized the new United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) to cover the period 2012-2016 at the outcome level. Under the overall guidance of the Resident Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Head of the Coherence Unit, the international consultant will accompany the rest of the process to conclude the formulation of the UNDAF Action Plan at the output level until its signature by the government before the end of 2011.

Summary of key functions:

1. Support the process to define the UNDAF Action Plan results matrix and narrative sections.
2. Provide hands-on trainings/workshop on RBM and M&E.
3. Support the elaboration of the 2011 ONE UN mid-term progress annual report.

Applicants will manifest their interest by sending an email before Monday, 11 July 2011 at 9:00 am to the following email address: procurement.cv@cv.jo.un.org, with the Subject: “Support to the UNDAF Action Plan process in Cape Verde”, with the following attachments:

• Letter of interest explaining why the candidate is the most suitable for the work.
• Curriculum Vitae to facilitate the assessment against the required background and experience (Personal History Form for Individual Consultants).
• Financial proposal, as detailed as possible, separating travel costs and honoraries.

Full Terms of Reference are available in section "Anuncios" of the website www.un.cv or at the reception of the UN building in Achada de Santo António (Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 16:00).

Procurement Notice - Support UNDAF Action plan

ToR International Consultant

IC General conditions of contract

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position

Under the overall guidance of the Regional Chief of Planning, you will be responsible for the coordination, planning, development and capacity building of the evaluation function in WCAR and overseeing the data collection and monitoring function in the Regional Office.  This includes advice to the 24 country offices on evaluation and data collection, contributing to global knowledge and experience and supporting advocacy and policy development based on sound evaluations.

Full information about the vacancy available here.

UNICEF eRecruitment guide

CALL FOR CVs

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are developing a roster of evaluation consultants in Latin America and the Caribbean. This roster will provide information on the experience and profile of evaluators in the region, thus aiding the organizations in the selection of qualified personnel for the conduction of evaluations.

Those interested in joining the roster should be well qualified evaluators with expertise in one or more of the following thematic areas: 

• Water, sanitation and hygiene
• Communication and mobilization
• Rights of children and adolescents
• Early child development
• Education
• Gender equity
• Governance, democracy
• Environment and sustainable development
• Migration
• Child nutrition
• Citizen participation
• Indigenous and afro-descendent populations; minorities
• Public policies and public administration
• Emergency preparation, prevention, response and recovery
• Protection of children from violence, exploitation and abuse
• Maternal health
• Sexual and reproductive health
• Child survival and development
• Peace and reconciliation
• Work with private sector in favor of sustainable development and/or human rights
• HIV/AIDS

Qualified evaluators will be included in the roster, which will be a support UNICEF and UNDP’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean. 
Those who are interested in joining the roster should send the following to rosterevaluacion@gmail.com  before June 17th 2011:

• Form for evaluators interested in joining the roster (template is attached)
• Curriculum Vitae. The curriculum vitae should include verifiable references.
• P11 form (the P11 is the official curriculum vitae form used in United Nations).
• Electronic file(s) of two evaluation reports in which they are the principal or contributing authors.

Related documents:

P11 form (English)

P11 form (Spanish)

 Roster candidate form

Company Profile:

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:

The project will provide strategic planning and technical assistance focused on the monitoring and evaluation of a U.S. global hunger initiative in Tanzania being implemented in collaboration with on-going Government of Tanzania efforts. Tasks will include performance monitoring, baseline studies, needs assessments, impact evaluations and related studies.

Position Summary:

The Chief of Party will provide overall direction and management guidance to this effort, supervise a staff that provides direct technical assistance to a range of stakeholders, manages a web-based reporting system for over 50 performance indicators, provides training in monitoring and evaluation, and works with local institutions to transfer these capacities to them on a sustainable basis. Technical expertise in these areas a well as experience managing an M&E support services effort is required. Experience with program that focus on the agriculture and the nexus between agriculture, nutrition and poverty is needed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead program implementation and oversee all technical, financial and managerial decisions;
• Produce deliverables related to development results reporting and analysis, data collection, evaluation, and reporting;
• Provide technical guidance in monitoring and evaluation as well as agriculture, nutrition and/or poverty;
• Recruit and supervise a team of local staff as well as short-term consultants as needed;
• Represent MSI in meetings with senior Mission and Embassy officials;
• Ensure quality oversight of all services rendered for the project.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation, including experience in performance monitoring, baseline studies, needs assessments, and impact evaluations;
• Prior experience managing international donor funded projects, preferably as Chief of Party of USAID funded programs; Deputy Chief of Party or component manager experience may be considered;
• Substantial experience with training and capacity building for local institutions;
• Secondary technical expertise in agriculture, nutrition and/or poverty desired.

EAO is responsible for the systematic evaluation, audit and review of ICAO’s programmes, projects, and activities, with a view to assessing whether the Organization’s stated objectives and impacts have been achieved, and resources have been expended in accordance with applicable rules and regulations and with due regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

Internal audit ensures that a system of cost-effective internal controls has been established to mitigate potential risks to the Organization, to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, rules and administrative directives, and to ensure accountability for the proper, efficient and economical use of resources, consistent with organizational objectives and applicable best practices. If the circumstances so arise, EAO conducts investigations into allegations of fraud or other violations of applicable rules, regulations and procedures.

While the Chief is overseeing all activities of EAO, the VN  is focusing on evaluation in order to keep a balanced capacity for the evaluation and audit work programme in EAO.

While applications must be presented through ICAO’s website as specified in the VN you may address any questions to me by email or phone.

Duty station: Montreal
Date for entry on duty: After 1 July 2011
Deadline for applications: 30 May 2011

Click here for the full terms of reference.

How to apply

Interested candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ICAO's e-Recruitment website at: https://careers.icao.int

For details regarding scope of work please see the attached TOR.

The closing date for applications is 13 May, 2011. Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest indicating availability, a complete CV, and an updated UN Personal History Form (P11) to suzanne.suh@unwomen.org. In the subject line please indicate "Application for Consultant UN Women/WARO"

ToR - Italian Cooperation Evaluation

Our Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) programmeis seeking a Research Fellow to develop an important stream of work on cost effective and widely replicable approaches to evaluation and impact assessment including qualitative, quantitative, mixed and participatory methods.

Recent RAPID programme highlights include:

• a guide on monitoring and evaluating policy influence;
• research and advice on learning from evaluations for the UK Department for International Development and IACDI;
• support to 3ie on knowledge, communications and policy engagement;
• training and webinars through the Outcome Mapping Learning Community;
• developing an online community of practice for the ‘Better Evaluation’ project;
• developing a knowledge taxonomy for the Asian Development Bank;

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• programme development: developing work across ODI on impact assessment evaluation and organisational learning;
• research and policy advisory work: conducting high-quality applied research;
• fundraising: attracting funds through bids and marketing, including the development of a substantial personal research portfolio;
• public affairs: disseminating and promoting the programme’s work and ideas;

The successful candidate will have:

• a degree and post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline;
• extensive and deep knowledge of key issues and organisations in international development, particularly around the interface between evaluation and policy and practice;
• knowledge and understanding of the politics of policy change;
• a strong record of personal research, publications and practical use on topics related to impact-assessment methods relevant to the practice of evidence-based policy approaches (qualitative and quantative, inter-disciplinary etc.);
• extensive experience in using evidence to contribute to practical policy debates in a developing country and/or donor contexts;
• demonstrated experience of managing multidisciplinary teams in a largely contract-driven environment;
• first-hand developing country experience;
• an established and responsive network within the international donor community and academia;

Salary:

Research Fellow 1: £36,883 - £45,336pa or Research Fellow 2: £46,695 - £57,430pa

Position in:

Research and Policy in Development

See here for more information and application pack: http://www.odi.org.uk/about/jobs/details.asp?id=388&title=research-fellow-evaluation-impact-assessment

As part of its disaster response and disaster risk reduction efforts, the American Red Cross is implementing the “Emergency Disaster Risk Reduction project (EDRR) in order to reduce negative impacts of disasters and increase safety and resilience of the people of Haiti with a special emphasis in the camps populations. The relevance and effectiveness of the project were demonstrated during recent hurricane when the trained volunteers and Vigilance Committees (DM committee) were proactively involved in disseminating early warning messages and activating evacuation plans.

The ARC intends to commence a detailed feasibility study for needs analysis, mapping stakeholders, site selection and determine technically sound, culturally appropriate and financially viable designs of community disaster centers.  Therefore, ARC seeks an experienced external consultant in order to carry out a feasibility study together with other technical experts assigned by ARC and HRC.

The American Red Cross, Haiti Delegation hereby solicits your proposal for the provision of a “Feasibility study on multi-purpose community disaster centers in Haiti 2011”   as per the attached Scope of Work (SOW).

Completede request for proposal available here

The MDG-F Secretariat is seeking a pool of high-qualified evaluation and thematic consultants to carry out 62 mid-term evaluations during 2011 / 2012, as prescribed by the MDG-F M&E strategy. The end result of the process will be an approved roster to which MDG-F Secretariat will select the appropriate consultant for specific assignments.

MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F) is a United Nations facility that seeks to accelerate progress towards attainment of the MDGs, Paris declaration objectives and the Delivering as One initiative in participating countries by supporting policies that promise high impact, scaling-up of successful models, and innovations in development practice. The Fund operates through 49 UN Country Teams and actively strives to strengthen inter-agency coherence and effectiveness by implementing 128 joint programme in 8 thematic windows. http://www.mdgfund.org/aboutus

We thought this opportunity  might be of you interest and we trust you will  help us disseminate this announcement to as many relevant partners as possible. Please find enclosed the link below where you can read the TOR and start the application process (deadline to submit applications is march 6^th).

http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=21528

FRANÇAIS

L’UNESCO recherche des compétences dans l’évaluation d’un projet de renforcement de capacités dans le domaine des politiques publiques et programmes pour le développement. Le(a) consultant(e) aura la responsabilité d’évaluer le déroulement et résultats du projet dans les cinq pays sur la base de différents rapports et évaluations des ateliers, entretiens avec les facilitateurs, participants aux ateliers et spécialistes de programme impliqués, ainsi que matériels produits tout au long du projet.

Profil recherché :

• 7 à 10 ans minimum d’expérience en évaluation de projets de renforcement des capacités dans le domaine de l’élaboration et exécution de projets, de préférence dans le domaine de culture et développement;
• Familiarité avec les processus de formulation des politiques publiques dans les pays en développement ;
• Compétence dans la formulation d’indicateurs en matière de suivi (monitoring) ;
• Excellentes compétences linguistiques en espagnol et en français ; l’anglais est également un atout;

Un contrat d’évaluation d’environ 20 jours de travail sur une période de deux mois (mars à juin 2011) est proposé.

Les candidats intéressés sont invités à envoyer avant le 4 mars 2011:

• un CV détaillé
• un exemple de rapport d’évaluation réalisé en anglais, espagnol ou français par email 
• une proposition technique de 1 à 2 pages maximum décrivant l’approche / méthodologie et le plan de travail

A l’attention de:

Susanne Schnuttgen et Guiomar Alonso
Responsables du projet et spécialistes de programme
Secteur de la Culture, UNESCO
Email: s.schnuttgen@unesco.org; g.alonso@unesco.org

TdR evaluation projet UNESCO_FR.pdf

ESPAÑOL

La UNESCO busca un/a consultor/a con competencias para la evaluación  de un proyecto de fortalecimiento de capacidades en materia de políticas públicas y programas de desarrollo. El/la consultor(a) se encargará de evaluar los avances y resultados del proyecto en cinco países sobre la base de diferentes informes y evaluaciones de talleres, entrevistas con los facilitadores, los participantes y especialistas de programas implicados, así como de los materiales producidos a lo largo del proyecto.

Perfil requerido

• Mínimo de 7 a 10 años de experiencia en evaluación de proyectos de fortalecimiento de capacidades en materia de elaboración y ejecución de proyectos, de preferencia en los ámbitos de cultura y desarrollo.
• Familiaridad con el proceso de formulación de políticas públicas en los países en desarrollo.
• Competencias en materia de formulación de indicadores de monitoreo.
• Excelente dominio del español y del francés; el dominio del inglés sería ventajoso.

Se propone un contrato de evaluación de aproximadamente 20 días laborales en un período de dos meses (de marzo a mayo de 2011).

Los candidatos interesados están invitados a enviar antes del 04 de marzo 2011:

• Un curriculum vitae detallado.
• Un ejemplo del informe de evaluación en inglés, español o francés por correo electrónico.
• Una propuesta técnica, de 1 a 2 páginas como máximo, que describa el enfoque/metodología y el plan de trabajo.

A la atención de:

Susanne Schnuttgen y Guiomar Alonso Cano
Responsables del proyecto y Especialistas del programa
Sector de la Cultura, UNESCO
Email: s.schnuttgen@unesco.org; g.alonso@unesco.org

TdR evaluacion proyecto UNESCO_ES.pdf

Panteia carries out qualitative and quantitative research across the whole spectrum of society and economy. Panteia has a rich infrastructure of data and models, methods and techniques and international networks. Panteia works for national and international clients and is often the leading partner in international networks and syndicates. Panteia has branches in Zoetermeer, Rotterdam, an office in Brussels and joint ventures in Turkey, Kazachstan and China. You can find more information at http://www.panteia.eu

For our international research field we are looking for a Senior Researcher/International Consultant.

More information about this vacant position available here .

We already have a well established, multi-disciplinary research and evaluation group which is continuing to promote the Institute’s contribution to the international development of evaluation practice.  We are now seeking to recruit ambitious and motivated researchers/evaluators at a senior level to develop our European evaluation work which currently focuses on social and employment policies and the information society.

Applicants should have at least 5 years’ experience in evaluation at EU level (though work will also be in the UK). This should include a track record of delivering and winning work for the European Commission and other EU and international agencies, designing evaluation frameworks and methodologies, deploying a range of qualitative and quantitative methods, working in complex political settings with demanding clients, and partnership working. These will be brought to our work in European social and employment policies and in the information society. They should be educated to at least Masters level (or equivalent) in a social science discipline and preferably be fluent In English and a second language.

The salary bracket for senior researchers ranges from £32,500 to £42,499 depending on experience and qualifications.

Applicants should send an EU CV and a one page covering letter highlighting what they can offer and why they are in interested in joining the Institute to c.archer@tavinstitute.org.

From more details about our work click here.

Grade : A3

Closing Date: 13 February 2011

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The OECD is a unique forum where the governments of 34 market democracies work together to address the economic, social and governance challenges of the globalising world economy, as well as to exploit its opportunities.

Fixed-term appointment of two years (possibility of renewal).

The OECD (in Paris) is looking for an experienced Evaluator to reinforce its In-depth Evaluation (IDE) function. Situated within the Council and Executive Committee Secretariat (CES), the IDE function implements a rolling programme of evaluations of the OECD’s substantive committees and programmes. It does this under the oversight of the Evaluation Committee, an advisory body of the OECD Council composed of six Ambassadors. The selected candidate will report to the Head of IDE, under the general guidance of the Director of the Council and Executive Committee Secretariat.

For more information on this job opening and how to apply, please consult the website www.oecd.org. 

Job Title: Evaluation Task Manager

The UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender equality and Women’s Empowerment, ex. UNIFEM) Regional Office for West Africa (WARO) is based in Dakar, Senegal, and works in more than ten countries in West Africa in the following priority areas:

• Women, Governance, Security and Peace
• Economic Security and Rights of Women
• Gender and HIV/AIDS
• Violence against Women.

The purpose of this Terms of Reference is to recruit an independent consultant to undertake the task management of several evaluations in countries covered by UN WOMEN/WARO.

The expected duration of this SSA contract is 3 months from the 10th February 2011 to the 9th May 2011, and the consultant will be based in Dakar, Senegal, with the possibility to be sent to follow-up in other countries in West Africa.

The consultant will support evaluation preparedness and processes in the region and manage evaluations planned in the WARO evaluation plan, including the evaluations of the projects and programmes supported by the Italian cooperation in Liberia and Sierra Leone, as well as the ECOWAS programme.

UN WOMEN/WARO may request the consultant to support other monitoring functions that facilitate evaluations.

Terms of Reference for Evaluation Task Manager

Location: Washington, DC

The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Specialist is responsible for providing leadership and technical support on design, monitoring and evaluation across the organization, including managing and supervising DM&E Interns and DM&E staff. The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist reports to the Director of the Institutional Learning Team. The position is based in Washington, DC.

http://www.sfcg.org/jobs/88

Detailed information .

ADE is a private consultancy company based near Brussels. It supports decision-makers in formulating, monitoring, implementing and evaluating public policy choices in various fields. ADE has three main areas of specialisation: public policy evaluation, assistance to macro-economic reforms and to regional development, and rural development and environment. Its main clients are international institutions and agencies, bilateral and multilateral development organisations, and national public institutions (www.ade.eu).

We are currently looking for a young professional (junior level expert) and an Evaluation Team Leader to reinforce our Evaluation Department.

The Evaluation Department conducts complex public policy evaluations, both in Europe and in third countries. A large proportion of these evaluations concerns donor intervention strategies in the field of development cooperation (sectors/themes, countries/regions). The Evaluation Department also develops our methodologies and tools for conducting such evaluations.

More information about these positions available here

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation, AKF has branches and independent affiliates in 15 countries.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, AKF is engaged in the areas of education, health, rural development, and civil society support. For more information, please refer to www.akdn.org

Detailed info about the position downloadable here

Salary: Competitive
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, with international travel

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based foundation that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition.  The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 273 million people in more than 25 countries, half of whom are women and children.

The GAIN-UNICEF Universal Salt Iodization (USI) Partnership Project contributes to global efforts to eliminate iodine deficiency through increasing the availability of high quality iodized salt in 13 countries with low iodized salt coverage and high burden of iodine deficiency. These include: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Senegal and Ukraine.

The Senior Associate, USI will coordinate a portfolio of performance measurement and research activities at global level and in the 13 USI countries, including the development of M&E plans, and will provide technical and operational assistance.  The position will also collaborate with other agencies involved in delivering similar programs and disseminate best practice across the 13 countries.

Job specific requirements:

• Significant experience in operations research, program management and evaluation
• Experience of developing and operationalising M&E frameworks and plans
• Ability to manage a portfolio of activities in multiple countries
• Understanding of large-scale surveys
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment and managing local issues in developing countries
• Excellent analytical and project management abilities
• Self motivated and solution oriented
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise and multi-task
• Masters degree in nutrition, public health, economics, business administration, food science or a suitable equivalent.
• Be willing to travel extensively
• Experience of managing micronutrient programs, especially salt iodization, highly desirable.  
• Fluency in English; French desirable but not essential

For an application pack please contact Rebecca Green at Rebecca.green@prospect-us.co.uk.
To discuss the role in further detail please contact Fiona Wansborough on 020 7400 6373.

ADE is a private consultancy company based near Brussels. It supports decision-makers in formulating, implementing and evaluating public policy choices in various fields. ADE has three main areas of specialisation: public policy evaluation, assistance to macro-economic reforms and to regional development, rural development and environment. Its main clients are international institutions and agencies, bilateral and multilateral development organisations, and national public institutions (www.ade.eu).

We are currently looking for an experienced professional “senior” level to reinforce our Rural Development and Environment Department.

The Rural Development and Environment Department is in charge of providing advice and conducting studies, especially evaluations in the field of the Common Agricultural Policy, Rural development and Environment, mainly in Europe, and, to a lesser extent, in third countries.

More information

Senior Expert Rural Dvlpt and Environment MB.pdf

Interested ?

CV and cover letter are to be sent by email to Donatienne Désirant, HR Assistant (donatienne.desirant@ade.eu).

Children in West and Central Africa have their rights violated on a daily basis to an extent that is worse than anywhere else in the world. Nearly 2 children out of 10 never reach their fifth birthday. They die from malaria, diarrheal diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. Malnutrition is widespread in the region. In the Sahel countries, half of the child mortality is related to under-nutrition in children.

To fight child mortality and child malnutrition, UNICEF is promoting a minimum package of proven health and nutrition interventions that includes, amongst others, childhood immunization, vitamin A supplementation, distribution and promotion of insecticide treated bed-nets, promotion of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding and oral re-hydration. Through these interventions child mortality can be reduced by up to 25%. UNICEF is increasing its efforts to fight the impact on the HIV/AIDS pandemic on children through the prevention of transmission of mother to child transmission of HIV, pediatric treatment, prevention of new infections among young people and support for orphans and other vulnerable children.

More information on the work of UNICEF’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa is available at http://www.unicef.org/wcaro/index.html

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Location: London with international travel

Founded in 2002, The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (UK) ('CIFF') is a rapidly growing foundation headquartered in London, UK. Its mission is to demonstrably improve the lives of children living in poverty in developing countries through large-scale and sustainable impact. It seeks to accomplish this mission through two ways: (1) Engaged investing that result in high-performing, sustainable programmes operating at scale and (2) influencing change in policy, organizational performance and investment trends for the benefit of children.

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Location: Luxembourg - 8 months fix-term contract

The EIB, the European Union’s financial institution, is seeking to recruit for its Inspectorate General - Operations Evaluation Division at its headquarters in Luxembourg.

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Location: Bangkok, Thailand

The position is in a small project team working on AusAID’s “HIV/AIDS Asia Regional Programme” (HAARP), coordinated through the Technical Support Unit (TSU) based in Bangkok. HAARP works to introduce effective harm reduction strategies to reduce drug-related HIV harm in the south-east Asian region. The Strategic Information and Monitoring Advisor’s role is to support government and implementing partners in the five programme countries to monitor their Country Programmes (CPs).

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Location: Luxembourg
5 years fix-term contract .

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Location: New York
Duration: One year fixed-term initially

Under the supervision of the Chief, Evaluation Branch, the incumbent performs tasks in the following four major areas:

• Support to Fund-wide Strategic Processes
• Oversight Activities through Oversight Missions and Desk Reviews/Studies
• Evaluation
• Organizational Capacity Development

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Location: New York , USA

Provides intellectual and organizational leadership and strategic guidance to UNICEF’s evaluation function, as well as promotes the use of evaluation findings, lessons and recommendations. Directs and manages the Evaluation Office. As a member of the Global Management Team and under the overall guidance of the Deputy Executive Director, provides seasoned, technical, independent Evaluation services. Ensures provision of policy and technical leadership for evaluating organizational programme results and performance management throughout UNICEF. Provides technical guidance and leadership in developing of procedures and methodologies for policy/strategic/programme /project evaluation. Contributes to Organizational learning through the provision of systematic and independent assessment of UNICEF’s programmes and development activities.

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Location: Tuscon, Arizona, USA

The Evaluation and Program Manager will join an interdisciplinary CRI team focused on putting
theory into practice to use, advance, and build evidence about employing approaches to integrative
health and health literacy in order to fulfil the mission of Canyon Ranch Institute. (See our Mission
and Objectives at: http://www.canyonranchinstitute.org/contents.aspx?cat=about-mission)

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Location: Boston

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) recently reached a strategic decision to
apply the techniques it has used successfully to improve access to HIV/AIDS and
malaria treatment in developing countries to essential vaccines. Rotavirus and
pneumococcal pneumonia currently kill approximately 800,000 children each year, with
80% of these deaths occurring in the developing world. By scaling up the coverage more...

Contact information:

Ty Bailey
tbailey@clintonHealthAccess.org
Outreach Specialist
Clinton Health Access Initiative
383 Dorchester Avenue, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02127
1 617 774 0110

Location: Vienna, Austria

The vacancy will remain open until closed. Please note that this is a consultancy assignment for 6 months duration.
The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out audits, inspections and
management reviews of the Organization's activities including field operations in order to determine adequacy of internal
controls, compliance with the regulatory framework, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

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ITAD Ltd is seeking two senior evaluation professionals to join us on a permanent and full time basis.

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www.itad.com