Job
profiles of an evaluation expert in a development organization
How do we Evaluate Programmes?
Job Objective:
To produce the outputs required
to achieve the expected
results of
evaluation: Revising programme strategies and plans, Empowering the Organization
and increase learning
see aslo
Subdividing the tasks and
allocating the resources
Competences required
What is "quality" in
development/humanitarian programmes and how can we set the "standards"?
What does it mean
"putting gender equality at the heart of development and humanitarian work" and
what does it imply at programme management level?
What are the links between knowledge management, learning and institutional
development?
How can we manage collaborations so as to generate a sense of partnership
and solidarity with key development stakeholders?
How can we manage collaborations
so as to improve one's own organizational capacity?
How can we manage collaborations so as
to achieve high reputation?
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Strong research
and data analysis skills, with concrete knowledge of cutting edge tools and
systems in development programme planning and design, monitoring, evaluation and
learning.
Basic
Concepts of Programme Cycle Management
How do we Develop Programmes
How
do we Implement Programmes: Designing and Executing Projects
How do we
Evaluate Programmes?
Programme/project financial management
The ability to support and understand the
many different contexts/cultures in the developing world
Leading and Managing
Team
Building
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Motivating the
Project Team
Training as a Communication
Strategy
Communication Skill
- Tasks, tools and elements of communication
- Guideline:
Why do organisations need to plan and manage their communication?
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Terms of
Reference- Consultant Country Learning Review
Consultation
Meetings
Background
The Country Learning Review (CLR) is a process that OXFAM GB Sierra Leon will
undertake in order re-examine the country analysis/context and cross check
with the assumptions in our current country strategy. The CLR is a process to
review and validate relevance and accuracy of the work OXFAM GB do in the
country. It is also a venue to consult and involve different stakeholders on
how/what they see s Oxfam GB's role in changing the lives of the poor and
marginalized in Sierra Leon. It is a chance to reassess current internal and
external relationships and ways of working and see what works and doesn't
work.
The country
learning review is divided into two phases. The consultation is the first phase
of the process. Consultations will be held with partners, community
representatives and beneficiaries in the different areas of operations. The
second phase will be the CLR workshop which brings together all Oxfam staff
together with selected strategic partners and stakeholders for a three day
reflection process.
Context
Oxfam GB’s programme in Sierra Leone has three areas of intervention, Public
Health, Governance (Civil Society and Advocacy) and Gender.
The programme
has been looking to bring about sustainable change for the poorest men and women
of Sierra Leone in these areas. The country programme is largely run through
local partners that are developing their capacities to be influences of change
within Sierra Leone. Areas of implementation of Oxfam activities are in
Kailahun, Koinadugo and Freetown.
Objectives of
the Consultations
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To draw out perception of stakeholders on the relevance of Oxfam’s intervention
in the communities and
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To get the
stakeholders’ views on Oxfam’s ways of working in the communities
Consultant’s Role and Responsibilities
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The consultant will be an independent individual who will conduct the
consultations in the different locations where Oxfam implement the projects
in order to engage Oxfam stakeholders in an open and objective discussions.
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He/she will develop the consultation methodology and approach taking into
consideration the specific objectives/questions that Oxfam would like to come
out of the process. (see attached outline of objectives/questions)
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He/she will conduct the consultations in the Oxfam areas of implementation and
will work on the agreed schedule. The consultations will be coordinated by CLR
point persons in the respective areas.
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He/She will also design questionnaire to Oxfam suppliers and analyse results of
this questionnaire
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He/She will prepare a report documenting all results of the consultations and
questionnaires.
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He/She will provide a final report to Oxfam on an agreed format and content.
Oxfam’s Role and Responsibilities
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Oxfam will
provide payment for the services rendered in the amount of 100 USD per day.
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Oxfam will
provide necessary logistics and administrative assistance during
consultations (transportation, consultation materials, Oxfam personnel for
guide and introduction).
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Oxfam will
organize venue and attendance at consultation based on agreed list of
participants
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Oxfam will
arrange for accommodation and transportation from Freetown to the areas of
consultation.
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Oxfam will
provide per diem according to Oxfam standard rate.
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Oxfam will
ensure safety and security of consultant while in the field and carrying
work laid out in her/her contact.
4. Time Frame
The duration of
the consultant should not exceed twenty (20) days. Below is the breakdown:
Development of
methodology 2 days
Kailahun 6 days (travelling
inclusive)
Koinadugu 5 days (travelling
inclusive)
Freetown
2 days
(travelling inclusive)
Writing of
reports 3 days
Total number
of days 18 days (approximately 20 days)
The entire
process is expected to be implemented from 20 October to 30 November 2008.
Terms of Reference Attachment 1
Specific Areas
topics/activities/relationship to be covered during consultations:
In terms of
relevance to our work:
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Look at the
program teams for inputs on program relevance
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Are we
responding to the needs?
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What are
the significant changes?
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Response to
local contextual changes and link with local development plans
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Sustainability of Oxfam’s programme
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Perception
of contextual development
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Issues that
need advocacy and what kind
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Oxfam’s
commitment in the sense of development approach
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Whose needs
are we responding to?
In terms of
relevance to our Ways of Working:
a. How our
programmes are developed
b. The approach
c. Working with
partners
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Capacity
building
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Accountability
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Feed back
mechanism
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Communication flow
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How do
partners look at us?
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Perception
about partnership
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Exit
strategy
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Policies
and procedures about partnership on program implementation
d. Working with
people
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Do we
listen to people
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Community
selection
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Target
groups
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Duration of
the projects
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Impact and
empowerment
e.
Working with
Government
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Empowerment
and accountability
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Capacity
building
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Define
partnership and agreement
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Transparency
f. Comparison
with other organisations on the perceptions of what the people think about Oxfam
GB in Sierra Leone.