Consultant/e international/e - Evaluation formative du projet « Renforcer la résilience des communautés frontalières du Bounkani, PMDE, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, 5 mois, teletravail+mission #596346
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do, for as long as is needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it's a vocation.
Job Purpose
The consultant will utilize mixed methods for primary data collection and analysis (qualitative and quantitative) from various stakeholders involved in the implementation of the intervention, complemented by secondary data analysis. This role is crucial for conducting a formative evaluation of the project 'Strengthening the Resilience of Border Communities in Bounkani'. The consultant will be responsible for designing and executing the evaluation methodology, ensuring adherence to UNEG and UNICEF evaluation standards. The findings will inform ongoing project adjustments and future programming, contributing to UNICEF's mission of serving the world's most disadvantaged children.
Responsibilities
Design and implement a mixed-methods evaluation framework for the formative evaluation of the 'Strengthening the Resilience of Border Communities in Bounkani' project. Conduct comprehensive data collection, including qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, and quantitative surveys, with diverse stakeholders. Analyze both primary and secondary data to identify project strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Prepare detailed evaluation reports, including findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations. Ensure the evaluation adheres to UNEG and UNICEF evaluation norms and standards. Facilitate participatory processes to gather insights from beneficiaries and implementing partners. Communicate evaluation findings effectively to UNICEF, government counterparts, and other relevant stakeholders. Provide guidance and oversight if a national consultant is mobilized. Ensure timely delivery of all evaluation deliverables as per the Terms of Reference.
Work Experience
At least ten years of experience in designing and conducting high-quality program/project evaluations according to UNEG and UNICEF standards. Experience in social and behavioral change, mixed-methods data analysis, and working in West and Central Africa is required. Experience in social cohesion and conflict prevention is desirable.
Skills
Mixed-methods evaluation design, Qualitative data collection and analysis, Quantitative data collection and analysis, Report writing, Stakeholder engagement, Project evaluation standards (UNEG, UNICEF), Social and behavioral change evaluation, Communication, Facilitation, Conflict prevention, Social cohesion, West and Central Africa context