Job Description
Evaluation Specialist for USAID/Malawi Biodiversity
Projects Evaluation
Projects Evaluation
Short-Term Assignment (4 months) beginning in
January 2013
January 2013
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi, with travel outside the
capital required
capital required
ECODIT is seeking an experienced Evaluation
Specialist to join an international team of experts conducting a performance
evaluation of two USAID-funded biodiversity projects in Malawi. The
evaluation will determine whether the suite of activities undertaken through
the Kulera Biodiversity and the Mountain Biodiversity Increases Livelihood
Security (MOBILISE) Projects successfully protected biodiversity while also
improving local livelihoods and building community governance. The Evaluation
Specialist will report to the Evaluation Team Leader (international expert) and
will be supported by three to four Malawian experts with specialties in social
science research, livelihoods, and biodiversity conservation.
Specialist to join an international team of experts conducting a performance
evaluation of two USAID-funded biodiversity projects in Malawi. The
evaluation will determine whether the suite of activities undertaken through
the Kulera Biodiversity and the Mountain Biodiversity Increases Livelihood
Security (MOBILISE) Projects successfully protected biodiversity while also
improving local livelihoods and building community governance. The Evaluation
Specialist will report to the Evaluation Team Leader (international expert) and
will be supported by three to four Malawian experts with specialties in social
science research, livelihoods, and biodiversity conservation.
Responsibilities
- Develop the overall evaluation framework and
ensure that the evaluation design is adequate to meet the requirements of
USAID and deliver a quality performance evaluation; - Design any data gathering instruments
(questionnaires for in-person interviews or household surveys;
semi-structured interview guides; focus group scripts); - Participate in and/or lead interviews with
stakeholders and beneficiaries of the biodiversity projects; - Contribute to the write-up of the evaluation report
including making sure the findings are presented in an objective and
transparent manner; - Travel to the field to oversee and/or
participate in data collection; and - Contribute to the overall team effort and
other tasks as requested by the Team Leader.
Qualifications
- Substantial experience in conducting
performance evaluations of biodiversity and natural resource management
projects; - Postgraduate degree in social science,
environmental science, economics, agriculture or another relevant field; - 5 or more years of experience in project
assessment and evaluation methodologies and a proven track record of
successfully designing and utilizing innovative evaluation methods for
biodiversity conservation or natural resource management projects; - Demonstrated expertise in analyzing
livelihoods and land use change under social and environmental contexts
similar to those in Malawi; - Demonstrated knowledge of Theory of Change,
adaptive management, and the 2011 USAID Evaluation Policy as it relates to
biodiversity projects; - Works well in teams and has strong work ethic;
- Excellent communication skills – written and
oral; - Country experience in Malawi and/or other
parts of Sub-Saharan Africa desirable. - Professional experience with the USAID
desirable. - Geospatial analysis skills and knowledge of
geospatial information systems desirable but not required.
To apply: Please email a resume and a cover letter
to jobs@ecodit.com,
with “Evaluation Specialist – USAID Malawi” in the subject line as soon as
possible. No phone calls please.
to jobs@ecodit.com,
with “Evaluation Specialist – USAID Malawi” in the subject line as soon as
possible. No phone calls please.
Application Deadline: 28 November 2012
Organization Description
ECODIT LLC is a small
business dedicated to working with governments, businesses and local
communities to promote sound water, energy and environmental management, as
well as local development. Celebrating its 20th year, ECODIT has
implemented flagship water and environmental management projects around the
world, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
business dedicated to working with governments, businesses and local
communities to promote sound water, energy and environmental management, as
well as local development. Celebrating its 20th year, ECODIT has
implemented flagship water and environmental management projects around the
world, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
