Key responsabilites:
The evaluation will cover the 3 main areas outlined in Oxfam GB’s evaluation policy as well as other areas. Evaluation questions will be refined in conjunction with the successful consultant.
A. The programme’s outcomes or impact
What have been results of the programme in Iraq? How has the programme positively contributed to improving the lives of targeted widows? How far did we achieve what we set out to? Are there any unexpected outcomes?
B. Oxfam’s contribution or ‘added value’
What difference did Oxfam make? What would have happened without Oxfam? What value did Oxfam add to partners? What value-added did the partners bring?
C. The campaign’s cost-effectiveness
How cost effective was the programme as a whole, or some particular elements?
In addition to the above, the evaluation shall assess the programme’s theory of change and derive lessons learnt for use in future programmes.
METHODOLOGY
The selected consultant(s) will work with Oxfam team to refine and agree on the final methodology, but it is expected that the latter shall be participatory and include the below components:
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Desk review (of programme design documents i.e. proposal, log-frame, theory of change, baseline study, as well as reports and produced documents/publications);
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Workshop with partners;
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Field work in Iraq including interviews and field observations in a representative sample of targeted communities;
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Interviews with stakeholders from CSOs and public sector;
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Interviews with Oxfam GB staff.
OUTPUTS
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Expected outputs include:
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An agreed evaluation plan and methodology;
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A presentation of initial evaluation findings/first draft for face to face discussion with Oxfam and partners;
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Final evaluation report, not more than 25 pages, of publishable quality, with a stand-alone executive summary of no more than 4 pages;
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2 or 3 case study reports (length to be agreed in conversation with evaluator(s)).
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The final report should contain the following annexes, in addition to any other relevant material:
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Terms of Reference
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List of conducted meetings
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List of interviewed persons
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Summary of field visits
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List of documents reviewed
Key competencies:
Oxfam is looking for consultants with strong analytical and writing skills with a strong record in conducting evaluations, including familiarity with advocacy/campaign work. The organisation/team leader will need to have excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation in theory and practice, and understanding of policy work. The consultants should have the following skills and competencies:
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Demonstrable experience of producing high-quality, credible evaluations/assessment.
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Familiarity with different methodologies for evaluation, and the additional factors involved in research in the field of gender equity.
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Familiarity with programme cycle components (i.e. logical framework, indicators, budgets, work plans)
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Demonstrable experience with participatory methodologies.
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Familiarity with campaign and advocacy work and demonstrable political sensitivity.
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Familiarity with gender and governance work.
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Experience of working in or assessing multi-stakeholders engaged in programme.
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Ability to write concise, readable and analytical reports and understanding of public communications.
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Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
Contract terms:
BUDGET
The budget for this task is between 5,000 USD and 7,000 USD including all type of expenses (transportation, calls, etc.).
APPLICATIONS
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Applicants with the experience and skills described above are invited to submit the below:
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CV including contactable three references;
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A one-page cover letter introducing the applicant experience and how the skills and competencies described above are met, with concrete examples. Please also use this cover letter to indicate applicant’s availability;
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An outline of no more than 2 pages of the proposed process and key considerations;
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A one-page budget covering all major anticipated costs;
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One example of a previous similar task.
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Applications should be submitted to aawada@oxfam.org.uk
