Brief Description:

World Renew and FH Ethiopia (FHE) has been implementing a two year Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) program in three districts of South Gondar zone, Amhara National Regional State (ANRS). Funded by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) and closing on December 31, 2019. World Renew and FHE are seeking an evaluation consultant/team to conduct a complete evaluation of the performance of the project including the extent to which the interventions as well as technical support and revolving loans have attributed to improved livelihood opportunities of households with OVC affected by HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, the evaluation will provide recommendations on the way forward.

Scope of the work and key tasks and responsibilities of the consultant:
The consultant/evaluation team should consider appropriate quantitative and qualitative/participatory methods in the design of their evaluation methodology. The consultant will also be responsible for providing translations of tools, discussions etc. in Amharic the regional language.

Qualifications and Skills: Criteria for Selection
World Renew and FHE would like to invite consultants with the following minimum qualifications to take part:
-Eligible lead consultants should comprise of professional/s in the area of public health, economics, demography, sociology, gender studies or other relevant social science fields of study with proven work experience;
-A minimum of Post Graduate degree (MSc., MPH or MA.) is required;
-5 or more years of experience in the consulting industry/ in conducting external evaluations related to livelihood improvement (Savings and Loan Associations, market linkages, micro-finance, and related cooperative approaches) and community organizing;
-Multi-disciplinary team displaying strong statistical background in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting;
-Practical experience on OVC and HIV related programs/projects is preferred.
-Proven capacity to apply and integrate gender elements;
-Knowledge of community development principles and results-based frameworks;
-Understanding of the culture of Amhara Region in Ethiopia is desirable;
-Interpersonal skills and sensitivity while conducting research;
-Submit at least three certificates for successful completion of previous assignments of similar nature which has to be provided in writing along with his/her resume (the evidence should include the areas/organizations of experience, year, legal letters of recommendations or other valuable evidence)

More information about this opportunity, and instructions on how to submit a proposal can be found on our website: https://worldrenew.net/project-evaluation-ethiopia.
The deadline to submit a proposal is August 12, 2019.

***Please note this is not an employment opportunity, rather a Request for Proposal for Independent Consultants.

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