Relief International Evaluation of UNHCR South Sudan Livelihoods Strategy Jobs in South Sudan
Relief International Evaluation of UNHCR South Sudan Livelihoods Strategy Jobs in South Sudan
Career OpportunitiesKey Information at glance about the evaluationTitle of the evaluation: Evaluation of UNHCR South Sudan Livelihoods Strategy 2016 to 2018
Type of exercise:
Decentralized evaluation of country level livelihoods strategy and approaches
Evaluation commissioned by:
Jointly commissioned by Relief International and UNHCR
Location
South Sudan, Upper Nile, Greater Maban
Duration:
November 2018 to January 2019
Introduction
UNHCR South Sudan representation in 2016 launched a three year medium term livelihoods strategy to provide overall strategic direction to partners supporting livelihoods programming in key refugee locations in South Sudan.
The strategy was aligned to and designed to complement interventions aimed at achieving positive protection outcomes for refugees and other persons of concern. The strategy sought to contribute to socioeconomic self-reliance through targeting 70% of refugee households in protracted refugee locations (Jonglei, Central and Western Equatoria) and 30% refugee households in emergency situations (unity and upper Nile).
Approach and Methodology
The impact evaluation methodology should make use of combination/ mixed methods approach employing quantitative and qualitative methods to answer the 5 Key Impact Evaluation Questions along with the Sub-questions. In summary, the evaluation will comprise:
Secondary data review (Desk review and content analysis of relevant contextual information, programmatic data and project documents);
Primary data collection - Key informant and in-depth interviews with UNHCR and Implementing Partnership staff (specifically livelihoods, programme and protection unit staff), Operational Partners and where relevant key inter-agency stakeholders OCHA, UNDP,FAO, local authorities and focal points in government line ministries; Field data collection in the refugee camps – Rapid household surveys, structured interviews and focussed group discussions with refugees/ persons of concern targeted /who benefited from UNHCR supported livelihoods programming during the livelihoods strategy implementation period as from 2016 -2018
The evaluation will draw upon information and analysis collected from a wide range of sources and a representative range of stakeholders.
The UNHCR and implementing partnership Evaluation Managers will ensure the Evaluation Team has access to relevant documents and personnel, and will assist in the organization of field missions.
The Evaluation Team (ET) is expected to refine the methodology and evaluation questions following the initial desk review and key informant interviews during the inception phase.
The final inception report will specify the evaluation methodology, the refined focus and scope of the evaluation, including the Key Impact Evaluation Questions the sampling strategy and the data collection instruments.
Overall, impact evaluation methodology is expected to:
Reflect an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective in all data collection activities carried out as part of the impact evaluation – particularly with refugees
Employ a mixed-method approach incorporating qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools including the analysis of monitoring data –as available
Refer and make use of relevant internationally agreed evaluation criteria such as those proposed by OECD-DAC and adapted by ALNAP for use in humanitarian evaluations
Refer to and make use of relevant sectoral standards and livelihoods-specific analytical frameworks
Be based on analysis of (i). Strategy and operational guidelines underpinning livelihoods programming being evaluated; and (ii). Main actors and stakeholders
Make use of a wide range of data sources for analysis including but not limited to Livelihoods monitoring data, mission reports, coordination group meeting minutes, livelihoods strategy narrative, indicator narrative reports, mid-year and year-end review reports, relevant assessment reports in order to demonstrate impartiality of the analysis, minimise bias, ensure credibility of the evaluation findings and conclusions
Be explicitly designed to address the Key Impact Evaluation Questions – taking into account evaluability, budget and time constraints
Below find highlighted some of the data and information sources:
2016 -2018: Market Assessment and context analysis reports; labour market assessment reports
Mid-year and Year end project reports
Project baseline and end line reports
Relevant project assessment reports
Project monitoring and activity reports
Needs assessment
2016
-2018 UNHCR Participatory Assessment Reports using Age Gender Diversity Mainstreaming Approach reports
Livelihoods Impact Indicators guidance sheets
Impact Evaluation Timeline and Expected Deliverables
The Impact Evaluation should be carried out as from Mid November 2018 to January 2019; exact schedule to be discussed with consultant.
Key Impact Evaluation deliverables include:
Inception Report
Data collection tool kit (Including questionnaires, interview guides, focus group discussion guides and details of analytical framework developed for/ to be used in undertaking impact evaluation
Final evaluation report (30-40pages max excluding annexes; 3 page including cover page impact evaluation summary with key findings and Recommendations
Executive Summary in English
Activity
For specific activities and timelines, view the whole advert. on the Relieft International career website: http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&...
Impact Evaluation Team Qualifications
The impact evaluation will be undertaken by a dynamic and diverse team of consultants selected through a competitive bidding process. It is anticipated that the team will consist of no less than two people for the duration of the consultancy assignment. Bids for the contract should designate a Team Leader for the project.
The consultants should be able and willing to travel to the field locations in Bunj, Upper Nile; South Sudan
Impact Evaluation Team Leader
A post-graduate degree in economics or social sciences plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in food security and livelihoods programming in humanitarian and development context.
Minimum of 5 years of Impact Evaluation experience in humanitarian and /or development contexts
Proven experience in successfully leading an evaluation team and managing field data collection in complex , fragile and conflict affected settings
Technical expertise or wide experience in refugee protection work and livelihoods including a good understanding of relevant analytical frameworks and programming approaches
Knowledge and understanding of UNHCR protection mandate and modus operandi
Proven experience and skills with various data collection, analytical methods and techniques used in evaluation and operational research
Experience in generating useful, credible evidence and action oriented recommendations for accountability and learning post impact evaluation
Strong written and verbal skills in English
Excellent technical report writing skills
Evaluation Team Member
University degree in economics and social sciences (relevant areas include: microfinance, agriculture, food security and livelihoods), plus a minimum of 5 years professional experience relevant to refugee protection, food security and livelihoods.
Proven experience and skill set in undertaking quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis for impact evaluation purposes.
Good understanding of measuring vulnerability and protection risks including use of relevant analytical framework and livelihoods programming approaches
Well versed in impact evaluation approaches, with a good understanding of humanitarian and development contexts
Strong facilitation and communication skills – verbal and written English
Submission of Quotes
Interested consultants/ consulting institutions should submit their technical and financial proposals for this consultancy to Relief International not later than November 21st, 2018. This should include (not limited to);
Name, address, phone and contact person
Technical Proposal: Detailing their understanding of Methodology proposed for the assignment
Provide details of consultants Team leader and Team member who will be involved in the project Full time or Part time and a brief bio-data for each of them
Financial proposal, including daily rates, currency (In USD) and number of days proposed for the exercise, and total costs. Period of validity of the quotation should also be indicated
Evidence of similar impact evaluation work undertaken and accompanying reference
Date and signature
Three professional references from Organizations where a similar assignment has been conducted.
Due to the critical nature of this position, applications/bids will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be conducted prior to the closing date that may appear on any of the job boards where this is posted.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online by 21 November 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Relief International Evaluation of UNHCR South Sudan Livelihoods Strategy Jobs in South Sudan
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