Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Consultant

Project Background
Interpeace is the consortium lead on a two-year civic engagement project in Burundi and is developing a Monitoring and Evaluation system for the course of this project. The consultant would, in collaboration with consortium members, develop an M&E system to establish a baseline and enable comprehensive monitoring and evaluating of the project throughout its life cycle.
Objective
The objective of this consultancy is to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation system to ensure that the Consortium fulfils its mandate for the planned period, on the basis of expected results and in consultation with IP and Consortium partners.
To this end, the M&E System will be prepared in the form of an operational toolkit, including but not limited to:

Monitoring and evaluation principles;
Procedures, templates and forms, for data collection and reporting for results indicators;
Content, frequency and sources of data;
Roles and responsibilities for reporting on the results achieved.
Service or Assignment Description and Objective(s)
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Consultant

Scope of work

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Consultant will undertake the following key roles and responsibilities:
· Engage with Interpeace and consortium partner staff on the design, methodology and processes for a comprehensive M&E system tools tailored to the needs of the project for achieving the strategic objectives and key results;
· Develop modules for the 4-day workshop to be validated by consortium members;
· Conduct 3-day workshop;
· Prepare all relevant templates and forms for the toolkit to be used by consortium partners;
· Prepare a final consultancy report for Interpeace and its consortium partners.
Activities, Deliverables and Timeframe
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Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in international relations, peace and conflict studies, security studies, human rights, diplomacy, international cooperation, humanitarian aid, psychology, communication or related fields
Competencies

At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in establishing M&E Systems with references
Demonstrated use of a variety of M&E approaches, particularly Theory of Change, RPP Change Matrix, Outcome Mapping and/or Logical Framework
Experience in multi-methodological and interdisciplinary approaches to DM&E and data collection and analysis techniques in evaluation of programmes
Excellent track record in designing quantitative and qualitative research
Demonstrated work experience in the Great Lakes considered a strong asset
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in institutional development is considered a strong asset
Ability to conduct high quality research, meet deadlines with timely and appropriate response to feedback
Full professional proficiency in French or native speaker (CEFR: C2) and professional working proficiency in English (CEFR: C1)