Mid-Term Review of Support Programme to Non-State Actors in Mozambique
Category I Expert
Ref: Lot7 Mozambique
Mozambique;The work will take place in Maputo and Provinces.
25 days
BiRD is looking for a Category I expert for a mid-term review EU Lot7 mission in Mozambique. The global objective is to assess and continually improve the quality of EU assistance projects in order to support better Mozambique's development efforts. The specific objective is to elaborate an independent mid-term evaluation which will provide the decision-makers in the Government of Mozambique, the relevant external co-operation services of the European Commission and the wider public with sufficient information to:
- Make an overall independent assessment of the performance, so far, of the programme, paying particularly attention to the results already achieved or expected to be achieved, and potential impact of the project against its objectives;
- Draw key lessons and propose practical recommendations in order to improve current and future action and for addressing challenges faced by the programme.
Education
- Masters degree in a relevant field
Experience
- At least 12 years' experience with programme & project planning, monitoring and evaluation;
- At least 12 years' experience with institutional capacity-development programmes, including experience in the area of civil society and community development;
- Experience with advocacy and citizenship programmes – the implementation of which would be an asset;
- Familiarity with the EC's Project Cycle Management and Logical Framework approach, and a working knowledge of EC procedures;
- Experience with financial management and accountability issues;
- team leader experience combined with a very good experience in evaluations (including EU evaluations)
§ Experience and knowledge of the socio-political context of Mozambique would be an asset, in particular in relation to the civil society.
Language
- Excellence in both written and conversational English;
- Good level of Portuguese is essential. One of the 2 experts will have excellent speaking and reading skills in Portuguese.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications and updated CVs are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted before April 22, 2015 to: jobs@birdmunich.de
Please note that only excellent experts meeting most or all of the above criteria and having an excellent and verifiable track record will be considered.