Team Leader: Mid-Term Evaluation of “Community Justice Programme in Uganda” At International Development Law Organization

THE ASSIGNMENT

The purpose of the mid-term evaluation is to assess the progress of the CJP against the stated Goal as of February 2022, as well as identify issues and course recommendations. It will also highlight issues and challenges affecting the effective and efficient implementation of outputs and their contribution to the program’s outcomes. The mid-term evaluation will be undertaken at the midpoint of the program and will pave the way for improved program delivery for the remaining program duration. The evaluation will propose amendments (if any) required to the program design and implementation arrangements, to contribute to the achievement of expected results towards the completion of the program, planned for 2024. In particular, the mid-term assessment will:

1. Provide an independent assessment of the program to measure the extent to which the expected results have been achieved so far in quantity and quality as well as usefulness and timeliness. The evaluation will be conducted at both activity and output levels providing insights towards outcomes and impact prospects, where possible.
2. Make recommendations, if relevant, to adjust/improve program implementation in itinere towards the achievement of expected objectives and the contribution to program outcomes, potential impact, and sustainability.

The incumbent will report to the Evaluation Unit and Officer in Charge, IDLO Branch Office in The Hague, and under the day-to-day supervision of the Evaluation Specialist. The incumbent will be expected to carry out the following key duties in line with the detailed evaluation Terms of Reference (Link):

• Conduct an in-depth desk review of strategies, policies, and frameworks relevant to the context, and the project documents and reports;
• Reconstruct the Theory of Change and develop the Evaluation Questions and Indicators;
• Identify methodological approaches and tools to capture data, in line with the expected evaluation results;
• Organize and manage data collection with the Evaluation Expert, administering it with project stakeholders and beneficiaries including project trainers, trainees, and other stakeholders relevant for the evaluation’s scope; and
• In coordination with the Evaluation Expert, set up and conduct key informant interviews and Focus Group Discussions with other relevant project stakeholders.

The incumbent will undertake the in-depth analytical work to produce Inception Note and Evaluation Report in all draft and final versions. In particular, the incumbent will prepare the following deliverables:

• An Inception Note (presenting the situational background, the evaluation design, and the list of key informants in the field)
• A draft Evaluation Report (presenting the evaluation findings, conclusions/lessons learned, and recommendations where the “causal link” is strictly observed)
• Finalized Evaluation Report, incorporating feedback from all relevant project stakeholders.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education

• Advanced university degree in Evaluation, Health, Social Sciences, International Development, Law, or related field.

Work experience

• Over 10 years of relevant professional experience in conducting results-oriented evaluations of international development projects and programs and/or in complex/strategic assessments, focused on capacity-building in the fields of good governance and rule of law, in the context of Uganda;
• A strong track record in Team Leadership for development assistance evaluations;
• Professional experience with project cycle management, OECD DAC evaluation framework, logical framework approaches, and with quality assurance within international development evaluations;
• Experience with working in fragile/transition countries and knowledge/experience of capacity building and institutional development programs.

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Technical competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation methodology for development assistance projects and programs with specific experience in evaluation methods and tools (including theory-of-change based evaluations);
• Sound knowledge of the OECD DAC evaluation standards and criteria;
• Sound knowledge of developing qualitative and quantitative (proxy) indicators;
• Relevant experience with survey techniques focus groups and other participatory methods;
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods;
• Strong analytical, writing, and editing skills; and
• An understanding of the Legal system in Uganda would be considered an asset.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The consultancy is expected to start in early March 2022. The inception note is expected by mid-March 2022, completion of data collection by early April 2022, the draft evaluation report is expected tentatively by end of April 2022, and the final report in May 2022. This is a results-based assignment where payments are made upon satisfactory production of evaluation deliverables. The estimated amount of workdays for the assignment is 35 for the Team Leader. This includes 10 working days for the field phase in Uganda. The decision on the final approach towards the Field Phase data collection will be taken by IDLO Evaluation Unit after consulting the Evaluation Reference Group (ERG), taking into account the COVID-19 crisis and the Risk Matrix.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates. IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature; or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.