Kenya: Consultant – UNTFHS Final Evaluation

The objective of the consultancy is to conduct an independent final evaluation of the project entitled “STRENGTHENING HUMAN SECURITY IN THE BORDER COMMUNITIES OF TURKANA, KENYA”.

The project aims to contribute to improved human security in Turkana Country through improved food security, livelihoods, health, education, and protection. Specifically, the project aims to achieve the following results:

1. Most vulnerable pastoralists have improved food security.
2. Men, women, and youth are engaged in diversified livelihoods.
3. Access to basic healthcare Health for communities with special emphasis on most vulnerable.
4. Communities and local institutions have improved capacity to engage in peaceful processes
5. Increased access to education for nomadic children
6. Children’s rights to education and protection are secured.

Overall Responsibilities and accountabilities

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Consultant will be responsible for conducting an independent evaluation of the Project “STRENGTHENING HUMAN SECURITY IN THE BORDER COMMUNITIES OF TURKANA, KENYA” as per the agreed-upon terms of reference. The terms of reference are attached as Annex 1 (Please send an email to hrnairobi@iom.int to requeset for a copy of the terms of reference)

Expected Deliverables

1. Terms of reference for the evaluation.
2. An evaluation inception report, inclusive of evaluation matrix (questions and sub questions, indicators and data sources), proposed methodology, and proposed work plan.
3. A final inception report, incorporating the IOM’s implementing teams comments and agreed upon work plan.
4. A final evaluation report.

Required Background and Experience

1. Advanced university degree in specialized fields of social or political sciences. Candidates holding a PhD from an internationally recognized university will be favourably considered.
2. Demonstrated experience in leading evaluations of development projects (e.g., five years full time evaluation experience and/or having lead five or more evaluations).
3. Previous experience in conducting evaluations relevant to migration, data and information management, and/or institutional capacity development.
4. Previous experience with field work in developing countries. Prior experience in East Africa and the Horn preferred.
5. Fluency in both written and spoken English

*Interested applicants should r*espond to this Call for Applications with a cover letter, a detailed CV showing respondents' ability to carry out the assignment, and *a writing sample.*Please submit applications with the job reference code in the subject line of the email to hrnairobi@iom.int

CLOSING DATE: 31^st October 2015