Evaluations Officer, SSA9, WAE

·       Review project documents and existing monitoring, financial and results data; develop the review methodology, evaluation matrix, sampling approach, tools and workplan.

·       Conduct field visits, key informant interviews, focus group discussions and structured observations of assets. Analyse existing quantitative data; no new household survey is planned.

·       Triangulate evidence on targeting, delivery, outcomes, implementation efficiency and asset sustainability, clearly explaining data gaps and limitations.

·       Integrate gender equality, disability inclusion, protection and accountability throughout; ensure informed consent, confidentiality and independent judgement.

·       Validate findings with stakeholders and prepare clear conclusions, lessons and prioritized recommendations with responsible actors and proposed timeframes.

Inception phase — 20 days. Approved inception report covering methodology, review matrix, sampling, tools, stakeholder engagement, analysis plan, ethical arrangements and workplan.

Field consultation phase — 20 days. Completed stakeholder consultations and field observations, followed by an exit debriefing presentation.

Analysis and reporting phase — 30 days. Draft report and stakeholder validation workshop; final report, executive summary, presentation and consolidated response to comments.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Evaluation, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Food Security, International Development, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, or
• A first-level university degree combined with substantial relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in humanitarian/development field.
• Proven experience in conducting independent project evaluations or final reviews in development and humanitarian programs.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing mixed-method evaluations, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Experience in conducting reviews, evaluations or monitoring exercises of food security, resilience building, livelihoods, social protection, and climate adaptation programs is strongly desired

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of evaluation methodologies, including theory-based and mixed-method approaches.
• Solid understanding of OECD-DAC evaluation criteria and UNEG evaluation norms and standards.
• Knowledge of results-based management (RBM), logical frameworks, and monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, protection, accountability to affected populations (AAP), and environmental sustainability in development programming.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and report-writing skills.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Languages:

• Excellent written and spoken English, including strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Fluency in Tajik (written and spoken) is mandatory and required for conducting interviews, focus group discussions, stakeholder consultations, and review activities in the field.
• Working knowledge of Russian is highly desirable.

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