Saturday, September 13, 2014

Pakistan: Governance Team Leader - Evaluation

GEOtest, a.s. Framework Contracts Department was established with the objective to provide technical assistance on a range of development cooperation issues, from rural development and environmental challenges, to humanitarian aid, crisis management and post-crisis assistance.

Our department is specialized in Framework Contracts (FWC) management for the European Union External Aid Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid, the European Parliament and the European Investment Bank. The overall focus lies on the provision of technical assistance and studies in and for countries benefiting from European Union External Aid.

Project:External evaluations of the "Sustainable Rural Development in the Refugee-Affected and Hosting Areas of Pakistan" programme (RAHA)

****Location:**** Pakistan

****Deadline:**** 18/09/2014

****Languages****: English

****Period:****70 days

****Indicative starting date****: 26/01/2015

****Global objective of the project:****

The global objective of this assignment is to provide factual reports on the activities carried out by the UNDP, with EU funds for RAHA, to assist the EU Delegation in its assessment of 2 reports submitted by the UNDP: Year 3 report (to be submitted end 2014) and Final report (expected 3rd quarter of 2015).

****Specific objective of the project:****

The specific objective of this contract is to undertake a thorough, technical, practical evaluation of the activities implemented within the framework of the RAHA contract above-mentioned, focusing on the interim and final reports, but also looking at the overall picture of progress compared to the targets and objectives and how the EU contribution fits into the broader One UN / RAHA programme.

This assignment should result in an objective and factual assessment of the degree of completion of the project's activities, as reported per UNDP.

Team Leader. Category I (70 Working Days)

At least a Masters Degree (or equivalent academic diploma) in a relevant field, such as local governance, community mobilisation, social sciences, rural development, etc.At least 12 years of professional experience in the relevant field: local governance, community mobilisation, local justice, recovery from disasters, improving livelihoods, etc.Experience of undertaking at least 5 evaluations of projects, preferably of a similar nature (kind of activities, amount, timespan, post-emergency, implemented by UN), and preferably of projects funded by the EU.Experience of implementing or evaluating at least 3 projects of local governance, rural development or community mobilisation in the region, preferably in Pakistan.Experience of implementing or evaluating at least 2 post-emergency projects with a "Linking relief, rehabilitation and development" (LRRD) approach.Experience of implementing or leading the evaluation of at least 1 complex project like RAHA (with a budget of more than €20 million, multi donors, multi-sectors, working with authorities and civil society).Experience as a team leader in at least 7 assignments.Full working knowledge of English.The following elements are not necessary but would be an extra asset: Experience in social protection issues, with a focus on children-related issues.

For inquiry of further information about the project and sending your application please send an email to lot12@geotest.cz with the subject: Lot12-015 Pakistan.

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