Consultancy: Conducting a final evaluation for With Youth II project

Description
Project Context and Scope

The evaluation of the With Youth Phase II project aims to provide actionable insights into its successes and challenges, enabling IOM Algeria to strengthen current related initiatives and design more impactful future projects.
 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Under the Project Support Unit (M&E), and in coordination with other relevant units—including Protection, which oversees the With Youth II (PX0491)  

Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract

st instalment payment  

1. Inception report (draft) submission – Submission of a detailed inception report outlining the evaluation scope, methodology, data collection approach, and work plan. 1st Instalment payment deliverable by email – After one month (50%)

2. Data collection implementation – Execution of data collection activities using agreed tools and methods to inform the evaluation process. 

3. Draft evaluation report delivery – Delivery of a preliminary report presenting initial findings and recommendations. 

4. Reflection session facilitation – Facilitation of a session with IOM Algeria to validate findings and gather feedback. 

Final evaluation report completion (draft) – Completion of the final report incorporating draft review and reflection session validated conclusions.

 6. Evaluation brief production – Production of a 2-page concise summary highlighting key insights 

       and recommendations.  

 7. Management response template provision – Provision of a partially filled template to guide 

    follow-up actions. 2nd Instalment payment deliverable by email - 15 days after the first     installment (50%)

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Reports include concrete, actionable recommendations that are clearly linked to the evaluation findings and tailored to the operational context, enabling decision-makers to implement improvements effectively.

• Relevant units in the mission and other key stakeholders are effectively engaged throughout the evaluation process, including during the design, data collection, validation, and feedback stages, ensuring ownership, relevance, and utility of the results.

 

Qualifications
Education

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Migration Studies, or M&E.

Experience

• Proven experience in conducting evaluations, particularly in the context of migration-related projects and programs. 

• Familiarity with the MENA region and its migration dynamics is highly desirable. 

• Ability to draft high-quality reports with actionable recommendations. 

• Familiarity with OECD/DAC evaluation criteria and IOM's Results-Based Management (RBM) framework. 

• Knowledge of cross-cutting themes such as protection, gender, and accountability to affected populations (AAP).

Skills

• Excellent analytical and communication skills. 

• Strong organizational and time management abilities. 

• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse teams. 

• Ability to engage stakeholders effectively throughout the evaluation process.

Languages    English, French is required   Arabic will be as advantage    Travel required

The consultant will be required to travel to IOM Algeria's office and conduct field visits to migrant centres, as well as hold interviews with key stakeholders based in Algiers. Movements to migrant centres will be coordinated in line with IOM's duty of care and security protocols.

Required Competencies   IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
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