Evaluation of the ‘Closing the Gaps' programme in Ethiopia

Consultant/Consultancy firm for End of Programme Evaluation

Interact Worldwide is looking for an external evaluator to assess its Big Lottery funded ‘Closing the Gaps’ programme in Ethiopia.

The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the effectiveness and impact of the programme’s efforts towards the achievement of the outcomes, as well as technical assistance from Interact Worldwide. It will also highlight areas to improve the effectiveness in future programme design and implementation and recommend ways for the impact to be sustained.

It is anticipated that the assignment will last approximately two months (up to 25 working days), including time for preparation; field work; writing; feedback; and finalisation. The evaluation visits should take place during January and February 2013. The consultant will work as part of a team lead by an international consultant with local consultants in each of the programme countries, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda.

How to apply:

Interested individuals or companies should submit a technical proposal (10 pages maximum) to Anna Hosking, Programme Coordinator, hoskinga@interactworldwide.org by 16th December 2012. The proposal should include the following:

• their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment
• the proposed methodology (ies) for carrying out the Final Evaluation
• a breakdown of consultancy days (if different to the suggested breakdown)
• the budget in British Sterling Pounds for the consultancy including daily fees and all other expected expenses
• the timing of the assignment and availability (when ready to undertake the assignment). The submission must also include:
• CV of the consultant (2 pages max)
• Company profile (if appropriate) brief technical biographical data of the core team-member(s)
• Evidence of experience in undertaking similar assignments in the recent past with contact details of 2 previous clients that can be contacted in the role of referee for the consultant

Full details can be found in the attached Terms of Reference.

Please note only nationals should apply.