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African Institute for Development Policy is looking for a Senior Evaluation Expert

Ednah Carrick 1 week ago

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Closing Date: 25 October 2024

African Institute for Development Policy is looking for a Senior Evaluation Expert

Background

AFIDEP is a regional non-profit research and policy Institute whose mission is to institutionalize a culture of consistent use of evidence in public policy formulation and implementation to address various development challenges in Africa. AFIDEP work focuses on five thematic areas: Population Dynamics and Demographic Dividend, Health and Well-Being, Transformative Education and Skills Development, Environment and Climate Change, and Governance and Accountability. The Institute is registered as a Non-Governmental Organization in Kenya and Malawi, where it has offices, and in the USA as a 501c3 non-profit organization.

AFIDEP is in a collaborative consortium with several other entities, serving as an Impact Partner Organisation (IPO) for a large global Foundation. The IPO is implementing a two-year function-oriented plan to support and strengthen the execution of the Foundation’s Impact Strategy in four impact support areas, co-defined by the Foundation and the IPO. The four areas are a) Program Support, b) Impact Delivery Support, c) Impact Field Building, and d) Specialized Services. The cross-cutting elements of the IPO’s approach include decolonization, furthering youth narratives, Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI), real-time or developmental evaluation, and upholding the Foundation’s values of co-creation and sharing best practices.

The Role and Responsibilities

AFIDEP is looking for a Senior Evaluation Expert to support and coordinate the design and implementation of this work. The Senior Evaluation Expert role will involve working hand-in-hand with other consortium partners and the Foundation to do the following:

Conducting evaluations: Leading and carrying out evaluations of projects, including design, analysis, and drafting 
Presenting findings: Presenting plans, concepts, findings, and key messages to clients and key actors

Drafting reports: Drafting reports and reviewing output for quality assurance 
Assessing effectiveness: Assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of programs, projects, or policies 
Making recommendations: Making recommendations for future program planning implementation

Collaborating with teams: Collaborating with teams to ensure effective communication and utilization of evaluation findings

Qualifications and experience

A Master of Science in Monitoring & Evaluation Studies, Economics, Statistics, or any Quantitative Social Scientist PLUS an additional qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, including attention to detail and experience in using relevant statistical software. Knowledge of qualitative impact evaluation methodologies will be an added advantage.
Strong communication skills, including in the preparation and delivery of compelling technical presentations, reports, and other documents.
Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders and excellent organizational skills.

Proven ability to coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder evaluation projects and timelines.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks concurrently.

To apply: Please send a motivation letter indicating your suitability for the position and a detailed CV, which should include three relevant referees to: [email protected] not later than 25th October 2024. Include the job title in the email subject. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.