Consultant - End of Program Evaluation (Kenya) job at International Alert
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Vacancy title:
Consultant - End of Program Evaluation (Kenya)

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Consultant ]

Jobs at:

International Alert

Deadline of this Job:
28 January 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
The evaluation will utilize an approach integrating both quantitative and qualitative data collection
tools. The mixed methods will utilize secondary data (including the project’s documentation and
reporting; monthly and quarterly reports, outcome harvesting reports, project log-frame) for
quantitative purposes (including cost-effectiveness analyses). For qualitative purposes, primary data
will be gathered (additional to secondary data). The consultant will be expected to demonstrate a
clear understanding of the above evaluation criteria when developing the methodology and the
evaluation tools. This will be agreed upon with the consultant when developing the methodology. The
proposed methodology will be developed by the consultant with input from Alert’s team.

The evaluation will entail the following:
• Inception Phase
• Quantitative Data Collection
• Qualitative Data Collection
• Analysis of quantitative and qualitative results:
• Validation with program partners and key stakeholders–
• Production of Evaluation Report
• Deliverables
• Deliverables should be:
• Inception Report - The consultant will prepare an inception report and workplan
• elaborating on the TOR following an inception meeting with Alert Kenya Programme Team.
• The workplan should cover at a minimum the framework and proposed detailed methodology
• for the review and proposed schedule for data collection. The report should also detail how
• the consultant will analyse the gender dynamics of the program. The consultant will be
• expected to make regular consultations with the program team during the course of the
• assignment.
• Presentation at validation meeting - Before submitting the draft report, the consultant
• will hold a validation workshop that will bring together program staff, partners and key
• relevant stakeholders from program location areas to present initial observations/findings and
• recommendations.
• A draft report in line with stated terms of reference and delivered in English.
• A final report taking into account the observations and comments from Alerts program
• team, partners and key stakeholders from program location areas. Additionally and as part of
• the analysis the final report should identify and present case studies/examples of successes,
• failures and challenges. This will be delivered in English. The main body of the report, in
• word format should be between 20 and 25 pages (excluding the appendices/annexes) and is
• to include the following elements:
• Support and resources to be provided by Alert
• Alert will provide and fund logistical support including flights if required, and all in-country
• travel and accommodation. A 4x4 vehicle will be available with driver for the entire period
• of the consultancy. All normal office facilities and supplies will be provided – but the
• Consultant will provide their own computer. The Senior Project officer will be the focal point
• for logistics. Contracting will be processed by the Finance & Operations Manager in the
• country office and signed off by the Country Director.

Required skills and experience
• The consultant is expected to meet and not limited to the following specifications:
• Master’s degree in development studies, social sciences, or any other relevant
• academic
• Sound knowledge of the context in Wajir, Nairobi and Migori Counties and the
• geographical scope of the study and ability to access the local communities and
• stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the national and target counties’ conflict and governance(devolution) contexts.
• Practical knowledge of the OECD DAC Criteria for Evaluating Development Assistance and
• other USAID and state departments evaluations requirements;
• Demonstrable practical experience in monitoring and evaluation approaches. Practical
• experience in Outcome Harvesting and Most Significant Change stories focused evaluation
• tools will be an added advantage.
• More than 7 years’ experience in conducting evaluations on prevention of violent conflict,
• peace building and inclusive governance processes as well as experience in qualitative and
• quantitative monitoring data collection and analysis and sampling techniques.
• Excellent knowledge and proven experience in (participatory) research design,
• implementation, documentation, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and an ability to communicate in an open, curious, and
• respectful manner with people from very different cultural and educational
• backgrounds
• Good knowledge of rights-based approaches in development
• Excellent English language and writing skills. Knowledge of Swahili and Turkana
• languages will be an added advantage.
• Ability and commitment to deliver a professional report and presentation on time.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this email kenya.reception@international-alert.org 

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Job Info
Job Category: Tenders in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 28 January 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 17-01-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-01-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-01-2066
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