Programme Management Advisor (Evaluation)

• Address specific questions mainly related to the process, how and in what ways the project was working, what systems were in place, what was the quality of implemented activities and output products, the engagement of different stakeholders, and the appropriateness of adopted methodologies.

• Design, preparation, and execution of evaluations of IP-implemented projects

• Evaluation of the projects according to geographical areas and/or technical themes and sectors

• Evaluation of impacts, results and usefulness of the project and its outputs

• Assessment of IPs’ capabilities in research, surveys, information management, monitoring, and evaluation; their needs for improvement, and potential NRM responses to those needs

• Comparative review and critique of evaluation principles, methods, technologies, and human resources in NRM and related agencies.

• Distil lessons and good practices, as well as identify barriers to effective implementation with a focus on the project approach, stakeholder engagement, and beneficiaries’ outreach, to provide meaningful and feasible recommendations for improving and adapting similar projects in the future.

Deliverables

Reporting requirements and outputs will be specified in task notes for each assignment, including an indicative work plan and schedule. At a minimum, this will include an evaluation report containing the findings of the evaluation.

Monitoring and Progress Controls 

The retainer will work in close coordination with the NRM Secretariat under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager. He/she will be expected to report in a timely fashion based on the agreed work plan.  

If feasible, the consultant may be required to travel to Myanmar for certain tasks. Domestic travel logistics will be arranged by the NRM Secretariat. However, most assignments will likely be home-based.

Education

• A Master’s degree in Development Policy, Community Development, Social science, anthropology, political sciences, peace studies, development studies,  and/or  any relevant academic discipline relevant to the TOR is required. 

• Additional two years of similar experience with a Bachelor’s Degree is considered equivalent.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in humanitarian assistance, development, conflict management, and/or peacebuilding is required.

• Experience in  designing and conducting qualitative/ quantitative research, surveys, and evaluations in humanitarian assistance, development, conflict management, and peacebuilding is required. 

• Extensive knowledge of the humanitarian, development, conflict management or peace sectors is highly desirable.

• Extensive work experience and established relationships with civil society organizations in Myanmar are significant assets. 

• Significant professional experience in Southeast Asia, with professional experience in Myanmar or another fragile context is an asset.

• Proven ability in establishing good working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders with different cultural backgrounds is preferable.

• Excellent report-writing skills are required.

• A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance, development, conflict management, and peacebuilding issues in South-East Asia and/or Myanmar is an advantage.

Language

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. 

• Understanding and communication in Myanmar language/s is an asset