Consultant, End-of-Project Evaluation, Asia
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Position description:
The Consultant shall provide an independent assessment of the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of the project entitled “Reducing risks of tsunami, storm surges, large waves and other natural hazards in low elevation coastal zones”, which is being implemented in Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, with funding support from the ESCAP Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness.
The objectives of the end-of-project evaluation are to:
- Provide an independent assessment of the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of the project
- Identify key lessons and propose recommendations for follow-up actions and for consideration in RIMES future program design, implementation, and management
Minimum qualifications:
Knowledge: Preferably Master’s degree in international development, development management, or other related field; familiarity with institutions and with early warning and disaster management systems in Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
Experience: At least 10 years experience in working with development organizations and donors; at least 5 years proven experience in project evaluation; demonstrated experience in research report writing and data presentation
Skills and Abilities: Strong analytical/ data analysis skills; excellent English communication skills
Personal Qualities: Willingness and availability to travel to remote locations
Duty station:
RIMES, Asian Institute of Technology Campus, Pathumthani, Thailand
Type of contract:
Consultancy
Duration:
30 working days, preferably commencing 7 December 2015
Terms and conditions:
- Daily rate is negotiable, commensurate with qualifications
- Most economical direct route airfare from the Consultant’s base location to RIMES to the project countries and return
- Reimbursable local travel, visa and terminal fees, and communication costs related to the assignment
- Accommodation and per diem based on UNDP rates
- Travel insurance
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