Senior Evaluation Expert at African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

The Role and Responsibilities 

AFIDEP is looking for a Senior Evaluation Epert to support and coordinate the design and implementation of this work. The role will involve working hand-in-hand with other consortium partners and the Foundation to do the following:  

• Conducting evaluations: Leading and carrying out evaluations of projects, including design, analysis, and drafting  
• Presenting findings: Presenting plans, concepts, findings, and key messages to clients and key actors  
• Drafting reports: Drafting reports and reviewing output for quality assurance  
• Assessing effectiveness: Assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of programs, projects, or policies  
• Making recommendations: Making recommendations for future program planning implementation  
• Collaborating with teams: Collaborating with teams to ensure effective communication and utilization of evaluation findings 

Qualifications and experience 

• A Master of Science in Monitoring & Evaluation Studies, Economics, Statistics, or any Quantitative Social Scientist PLUS an additional qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation. 
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation. 
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, including attention to detail and experience in using relevant statistical software. Knowledge of qualitative impact evaluation methodologies will be an added advantage. 
• Strong communication skills, including in the preparation and delivery of compelling technical presentations, reports, and other documents. 
• Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders and excellent organizational skills. 
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder evaluation projects and timelines.  
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks concurrently.