Back Consultancy Opportunity - Evaluation of the DPA implemented Integrated Community Development Project, Cambodia

SCIAF and Development Partnerships in Action (DPA) are seeking a consultant to evaluate the three-year, UK Aid Match funded Integrated Community Development Project implemented by DPA in Stung Treng and Kampong Thom, Cambodia. Ideally we wish to engage a consultant based in Cambodia.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare an inception report outlining the detailed methodology of the evaluation and framework of inquiry/interview guides
• Review all relevant documents and draft and confirm with the Evaluation Committee the objectives of the evaluation, process and methods to be used, expected outcomes, and the format for the presentation of the results.
• Provide leadership to the Evaluation Team in developing appropriate interviewing techniques, ensuring data collectors are adequately trained and supervised, preparing for village feedback sessions, and presenting preliminary findings and lessons learned to the DPA ICD Stung Treng and Kompong team.
• Coordinate the activities of the Evaluation Team and keep DPA’s Evaluation Committee informed of progress.
• Use a participatory approach that encourages discussion of the findings, and ownership of the conclusions and recommendations by all primary stakeholders.
• Upon completion of the final draft, present the results/key findings to the DPA’s Evaluation Committee.

• Complete and submit the final evaluation report, following the outline agreed to DPA Executive Director and the Evaluation Committee.**
  Qualifications and Experience** Required:

• Qualifications in relevant fields, such as integrated community development, environment, climate change, DRR, agriculture, food security and income generation.

• Minimum five years experience in carrying out external evaluation.

• Have a good understanding of the Cambodian context.

• Proven track record working on similar projects in an international development.

• Experience in designing and delivering quantitative and qualitative research.

• Fluent in speaking, reading and writing English. Khmer language ability and previous working experience in Cambodia preferred.