Evaluation Consultant (several positions) –Evaluation of Governance or Development programs in African Countries

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short term contract
  • Anywhere
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ALG Consulting

ALG Consulting has been operating for more than 20 years, offering professional services to partners (government agencies, NGOs, international development agencies) all over Africa. The firm has technical teams which it deploys on the various projects. But we also often call on independent consultants to respond to emergencies and the specific needs of our customers.

About the assignments

These are project / program evaluation missions, implemented in different development sectors. The most frequent sectors concern: health, education, agriculture, women’s participation, gender, social protection, natural resources, human rights and democracy, culture, climate, local governance, etc.

The evaluation assignment consists of developing suitable tools, collecting and analyzing data of the interventions, and preparing the evaluation report, all following a dedicated methodology and in accordance with the OECD standard evaluation criteria.

Competencies and required skills

  • Thematic expertise in one or more development priorities areas and/or organizational assessment
  • Ability to conduct analysis of large multi-country data sets in short period;
  • Familiarity with international development agencies mechanisms and operations;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Having carried out at least 3 evaluation missions.

Education

  • Masters’ degree in the social sciences or a relevant field.

Experience

  • At least 5 years of international development experience;
  • Extensive evaluation experience, having participated in complex evaluation of development programs, preferably in Africa.

Languages

  • Fluency in English required.

Application :

Send a detailed CV, emphasizing experiences in project evaluation and your knowledge in monitoring and evaluation. Give reasons for your application in the CV transmission message (cover letter), also specifying the periods or duration of availability.