Evaluator
Evaluation Purpose
HelpAge intends to undertake an End-of-Project Evaluation which marks the end of the current funding cycle supported by ADH on this project. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the overall impact of the program. Further, lessons shall be drawn on what has worked well with a special focus on project development, design and quality, delivery and coordination as well as in terms of strategic development for future project and programs.
Where possible the evaluation should explore how the project addressed social differentiation (by gender, age, ethnicity, poverty, vulnerability and disability) and how the project supported the different needs and priorities of different groups.
Time requirements and duration
The final evaluation report should be presented no later than the 30th of July 2021. The evaluator is expected to present a time plan with his offer.
Indicative budget
HelpAge is looking for Expressions of Interest for this assignment including all costs e.g. evaluator fees and transportation expenses.
Qualifications/requirements of the evaluator
HelpAge anticipates hiring a single evaluator, evaluator team or agency with the following qualifications.
- B.A. or above in a field highly relevant to the nature of the study (e.g. community development, social science, economics)
- Familiarity with the region and humanitarian context
- proven experience in qualitative research methods and in the evaluation of project development and technical assistance projects relevant to the themes covered by this project
- strong communication skills, proficient in working across all levels of institutions with experience of conducting interviews sensitively in a range of contexts
- excellent report writing skills in English
- understanding of issues relating to aging especially on older people in the humanitarian context
- impartiality towards HelpAge and its partners in Lebanon
Check the attached TOR for more details on the evaluation requirements and methodology.
How to apply
- How to apply
Interested evaluators are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for delivery of the assignment. The short Expression of Interest should include:
- A cover letter: A short cover letter addressing the selection criteria above.
- Proposed methodology and any comments on TOR and Research Proposal.
- Financial proposal: The financial proposal should provide cost estimates for services rendered including daily evaluation fees.
- Clear work plan including output/deliverable and time frame for each stage of the project.
- the applicant’s CV (maximum 3 pages) outlining his/her experience.
- Examples of relevant studies previously produced.
- Contact information for 2 professional references.
Selection of the evaluator will be done by a HelpAge project committee and based on the experience of the evaluator, the quality and relevance of the expression of interest, and the proposed budget. Selection will be based on value for money, within resources available. Final negotiated fees will be specified in the consultancy contract.
The deadline for submission is midnight June 23rd, 2021. Please contact Hiba Shaer ([email protected]) for further information or to submit your application.
The Evaluator assents that they will not at any time, either before or after the termination of this service, use, disclose or communicate to any person confidential information relating to the program, databases, staff, partners, and donor work, except insofar as disclosure is required in providing the services, or in respect of which HelpAge has given prior consent in writing. This restriction shall continue to apply after the termination of the service without limit in point of time.
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