CowaterSogema recruits 01 Project/Programme Evaluator

CowaterSogema recruits 01 Project/Programme Evaluator

CowaterSogema

Tripoli, Libya

Project/Programme Evaluator, UNDP LibyaIndependent Evaluation, UNDP-UNSMIL Police and Security Joint Programme
Terms of Reference for International Consultant
To apply, kindly send your CV to Zoé Van Drooghenbroeck: zvandrooghenbroeck@transtec.be

1. Position Information 
Title of Consultancy: Project/Programme EvaluatorPost level : International Consultant Project : Police and Security Joint ProgrammeReports to : Project Manager  Duty station : Tripoli, LibyaType of Appointment : Individual Contract  Period of assignment : 28 working days over 1.5 months Estimated Starting date : 01 July 2021 Payment arrangement : Lumpsum payment linked to deliverables 
2. Background and Project DescriptionUNDP has been working in Libya since 1976. Since the outbreak of conflict in 2014 and the deteriorating humanitarian situation, UNDP Libya continues to support Libya’s transition to an inclusive political agreement, accountable governance, stabilization, economic recovery, and resilience. UNDP aims to support Libya’s transition to an inclusive political agreement through expansion of dialogue between different stakeholders, urgent rehabilitation of key public services, support to constitutional processes underway and national and local capacity-building to be able to address the urgent needs of citizens. UNDP partners with various government actors, non-governmental organizations, civil societies, the private sector, UN agencies and other organizations.

In recognition of recent political and security developments in Libya and related opportunities to enhance stability in Tripoli and avert the further erosion of institutional capacities, and against the backdrop of the UN Secretary-General’s decision to move ahead with relocating the United Nations into Libya, the Government of National Accord (GNA) has requested assistance from UNSMIL and UNDP to efforts of the Ministry of Interior, Libyan police and criminal justice institutions to advance security and the rule of law in Libya’s capital. Based on detailed assessments of the current context and capabilities, and in consultation with Libyan stakeholders, priority areas have been identified for programmatic engagement
In line with UN commitment to integrated assistance, and with support from the Global Focal Point arrangement for Police, Justice and Corrections, UNDP and UNSMIL are rolling out a ‘Policing & Security Joint Programme’ (PSJP), which will maximize the capabilities of the UN system in support of the GNA’s agenda in these critical areas. This joint programme is fully aligned with UNSMIL’s Security Council mandate and the UN Strategic Framework, and leverages UNDP’s capacities and expertise as a programmatic entity and development partner of the Libyan government.This joint programme aims to maximise the capabilities of the UN system in Libya. It combines the technical and political resources of the integrated Special Political Mission (SPM), the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), with UNDP, which as an implementing agency possesses both operational deployment capacity and experience in governance and capacity development of police and rule of law institutions in complex transitional settings.
UNSMIL is mandated to provide assistance in support of Libya’s transition from conflict to stability and development, including as concerns the advancement of good governance anchored in security and the rule of law.  UNSMIL Security Institutions Division has been supporting the GNA to take forward commitments made under the 2015 Libyan Political Agreement, including a commitment “to support and develop such [security] institutions” and to put in place interim security arrangements to take forward a “plan for security of the cities, starting with the capital, in coordination with the relevant security institutions.”
3. Scope of the EvaluationThe scope of evaluation for this project reflects the diverse range of activities as defined in the Results and Resource Framework (RRF) and the Annual Work Plan (AWP). The evaluation is forward looking and will assess the effectiveness of the implementation strategy to ascertain whether the specific and overall interventions and approaches were appropriate and effective. This will include the implementation modalities, coordination, partnership arrangements, institutional strengthening, beneficiary participation, replication, sustainability of the programme. The project evaluation will include review of the project design and assumptions made at the beginning of the project and the development process. It will assess the extent to which the programme results have been achieved, partnerships established, capacities built, and cross cutting issues such as gender, and human rights have been addressed. It will also assess whether the programme implementation strategy has been optimum and recommend areas for improvement and learning. The evaluation specifically:
 Review the performance of the Project in achieving the outputs as per the Project Document and their contributions to outcome level goals. By providing an objective assessment of the intervention achievements, constraints, performance, results, relevance, and sustainability.Generate lessons for the period October 2017 to December 2020 to inform current and future programming in the context of Covid-19 and continued political instability in the country by identify factors, which facilitated or hindered the results achievement, both in terms of the external environment and those related to internal factors. Document and record the lessons learned at various implementation stages. This should include but not be limited to assessing the strengths and weaknesses in different stages of the project, design, management, coordination, human resource, and financial resources.Assess the appropriateness of the Project strategy to reach the intended outputs and outcomes.Define the extent to which the Project addressed cross cutting issues including gender, human rights, and conflict sensitivity.Identify and assess the project’s response mechanisms and adaptability to unforeseen external and internal factors.Identify whether past results represent enough foundation for future progress.Provide clear, focused, and forward-looking recommendations to suggest effective and realistic new and adaptative strategies by UNDP and partners during the 1) the current phase and 2) during a new phase, if agreed upon by all relevant counterparts. The users of the evaluation results include UNDP management, programme and project staff, and Libyan stakeholders. The evaluation will cover the period 01 October 2017 to 31 December 2020.
The independent evaluation will focus on the second phase of the Police and Security Joint Programme.  The evaluation will be conducted over a twenty-eight (28) days period beginning on 01 July 2021. The evaluation must address two main issues: the extent to which the PSJP was able to adapt to changes in operating context brought on by the fighting in Tripoli in early April 2019 which persisted for more than one year and on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. Proposed MethodologyBased on UNDP guidelines for evaluations (UNDP Handbook on Monitoring and Evaluating for Results and the UNDP Guidelines for Outcome Evaluators), and in consultation with UNDP Libya CO, the evaluation will be inclusive and participatory, involving all principal stakeholders into the analysis.  The evaluation will consider the social, political, security and economic context which affects the overall performance of the outcome achievements.  During this evaluative exercise, the evaluation team is expected to apply the following approaches for data collection and analysis.

5. Proposed Time frameThe detailed evaluation workplan will be agreed upon between the UNDP and the selected International Consultant. The Project evaluation will require 28 working days to take place over a month period between 01 July 2021 and 09 August 2021. Due to travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the consultancy will be home-based.

The International Consultant is expected to commence the assignment on 01 July 2021 (subject to restrictions and conditions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic). The assignment and final deliverable are expected to be completed, no later than 09 August 2021, with the detail as described in the below table:Inception report on proposed evaluation methodology, work plan and proposed structure of the report: 5 daysBriefing to UNDP on inception report for agreeing methodology: 1 dayDesk review of existing documents, interviews, and preparation of guidance for national consultant: 5 daysData collection and interviews in the country: 5 daysDraft evaluation report: 5 daysDebriefing with UNDP: 1 dayElaboration of the final report (incorporating comments received on first drafts) and the set of recommendations:  5 daysPresentation to PSJP: 1 dayTotal number of working days: 28 days
6. Required Expertise and QualificationThe evaluation exercise will be conducted by a team of independent consultants. The team will be comprised of one international[1] evaluation expert (Team Leader) and one national evaluation expert (Associate). Both the international and national consultants must have extensive experience in strategic programming of development assistance within the broader areas of democratic governance, in-depth knowledge of legal/judicial reform and rule of law sector capacity building at national and sub-national levels. Preferably, the consultants also have substantial knowledge of and experience with the monitoring and evaluation of projects in the rule of law sector in volatile environments. The required expertise, qualifications and competencies are listed below:

The International Consultant must demonstrate the following: Master’s degree in Law, Public Policy and Management, Public Administration, Development studies, International Development, or any other relevant social science degreeAt least ten years of accumulated experience in programme/project monitoring and evaluation, of which at least five years should be in international settings – preferably in post-conflict or fragile state contexts.Proven experience of designing and leading the use of a mix of evaluations tools in the areas of Access to Justice and Rule of Law programmes/projects; applying a variety of mixed-methods evaluation approaches (including the Theory of Change-based, Utilization-focused, Participatory, and Gender and Equity-based evaluations)Demonstrated experience in in designing and leading gender-sensitive evaluations of Access to Justice and Rule of Law programmes/projects including experience using a range of quantitative and qualitative data gathering techniques to assess programme/project results at individual, institutional, sector and policy level Proven experience in evaluating a variety of different modalities in international development evaluation (including programmes/projects or interventions contributing to broader programmatic interventions conducted by single or multiple partners, including for the UN system)Evidence of formal evaluation and research training, including familiarity with UN Norms and standards for development evaluationExperience in engaging with different stakeholders using participatory and consultative approaches.In-depth understanding of rule of law issues in “in-conflict” and post-conflict context and/or countries in transitionPreferably in-depth knowledge of legal/judicial reform, legal aid, gender-based violence (GBV), community policingExperience in engaging with government institutions and handling sensitive informationExperience with conducting evaluations in various cultural settings and knowledge of Libya socio-cultural context is an assetStrong interpersonal and managerial skills, ability to work with people from different backgrounds and evidence of delivering good quality evaluation and research products in a timely mannerThorough understanding of key elements of Result-based management/programmingDemonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and excellent analytical and writing skillsInitiative, ability to work independently, sound judgment and good interpersonal skillsFluency in spoken and written English and Arabic Core Competencies: Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modelling UN values and ethical standards.Demonstrates professional competence and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.Display cultural, gender, nationality, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability.High sense of relational skills, including cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability, with a demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Functional Competencies:  Ability to manage and supervise evaluation teams and ensure timely submission of quality evaluation reports.Good knowledge and understanding of the UN system, familiarity with UNDP mandate an asset.Knowledge of issues concerning governance, and rule of law.Thorough knowledge of results-based management and strategic planning processes.Excellent facilitation and communication skills.Wide experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and –analysis including surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews etc.Ability to deal with multi-stakeholder groups.Ability to write focused evaluation reports.
7. Management ArrangementThe project Evaluation is commissioned by the UNDP Libya Resident Representative. The International Consultant will work with the project team for conducting the evaluation, who will be responsible for the provision of documents and data as requested and support the overall evaluation. 

An Evaluation Reference Group (ERG) will be established, made up of representatives of the donors to the PSJP and national counterparts. The ERG will perform advisory role throughout the evaluation process and will provide advice on the ToRs, including the appropriateness of evaluation questions and methodology, will support the evaluation in its analysis of existing evidence by facilitating access and providing inputs, and will discuss the preliminary findings of the evaluation.
The ERG will provide feedback to the evaluation report which should be addressed by the evaluator. The ERG will also provide input to the development of the management responses and key actions recommended by the evaluation
Responsibilities of International Consultant (Evaluator) Lead the entire evaluation process, including communicating all required information with the Evaluation ManagerFinalize the research design and questions based on the feedback and complete inception reportDevelop data collection tools and conduct of data gathering activities: desk review, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions etc.Data analysis, draft and final report preparation, consolidation and submission, and presenting the findingsSubmit draft evaluation reportAddress UNDP feedback and adjust first final report draftSubmit final evaluation report revisedHave/bring their laptops, and other relevant software/equipmentUse their own mobile and personal email address during the consultancy period, including when in-country Responsibilities of National Consultant (Evaluator) Be primarily responsible for data gathering in LibyaSupport the Team Leader in coordinating, planning, and ensuring implementation of FGDs, Key Informant Interviews (KII), and contacts with key stakeholders (national and local level).Contribute to the preparation of the evaluation draft, presentations, and final submission under the direct guidance of the Team Leader.Have/bring their laptops, and other relevant software/equipmentUse their own mobile and personal email address during the consultancy period, including when in-country
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