Mid-Term Program Evaluation Consultant job-South Sudan
Job Overview
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
HAVE YOU CONDUCTED ANY LIVELIHOODS RELATED PROGRAMME EVALUATION BEFORE? IF YES, NRC HAS AN ASSIGNMENT FOR YOU IN SOUTH SUDAN.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates/firms shall express interest and send request to the contact person on email; ( mark.wanyama@nrc.no ) requesting for the detailed ToR.
Submit technical and financial proposal through the same e-mail address
Provide any evidence of previous similar work
Verification of the applicant’s successful experience and performance may be obtained from formal reference reports and representatives of client organisations.
NRC is implementing the South Sudan Rural Development Program (SORUDEV)-Smallholder component in Warrap State with funding from the European Union. The over-arching objective of the SORUDEV projects is to contribute to increased food security, reduced vulnerability and enhanced livelihoods of rural households in South Sudan. The priority focus is on displacement affected groups including, returnees and host communities. Over 80% of the population in South Sudan derives their livelihood from agriculture, with the majority producing at subsistence level. The sector contributes about one third of the country’s GDP despite its current state of under-development. By focusing on smallholder farmers, the project seeks to make a significant contribution towards economic growth and poverty reduction. The action seeks to achieve one specific objective namely; to increase and diversify agricultural production and income for smallholder farmers in Warrap State. The project is being implemented in 4 of the 6 Counties of Warrap State namely Gogrial West, Gogrial East, Tonj South and Twic.
The Overall Evaluation Purpose;
The overall objective of this evaluation is to document and inform the stakeholders (donors, partners and beneficiaries) of the program’s relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability, the potential impact, challenges and the lessons learned for project improvement in the next period.
Job description
Specific Objectives;
To assess the overall performance of the project against the baseline data established at the start of the project.
To assess progress in the achievements of outcomes, outputs and activities.
To assess the scope, quality and relevance of the project outputs produced.
To provide actionable, context appropriate and innovative recommendations for project improvement in the next implementation period.
Qualifications
Competent firms and individuals are encouraged to apply.
Interested firms shall be asked to present proof of legal status.
Minimum of 4 years experience in the field of Project Management and Evaluation or related field.
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, Knowledge of South Sudan is an added advantage .
Ability to manage huge volumes of data, carry out analysis using relevant statistical packages.
Documented results related to the consultancy responsibilities.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Education level
College / University, Master / Phd grade
Personal qualities
Responsible for independently organizing work; prioritizing tasks; planning ahead; following through to complete assignments.
Timeliness and Accuracy of Work – Performs assignments in an accurate, complete and timely manner; overall quantity and quality of work; meeting deadlines; thoroughness.
Communication – Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing; listening attentively and being receptive to feedback; providing candid feedback; preparing required documentation.
We offer
Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract period: fast paced assignment to be concluded by 20th July 2016.
Fees: According to NRC’s South Sudan Consultancy rates.
Duty station: Warrap State -South Sudan with regular travel to the field.
Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some travelling must be expected
HOW TO APPLY:
Please, apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies.