Appel à candidature : Internews recrute un Évaluateur externe basé au MENA (Algérie, Cisjordanie et Gaza, Djibouti, Égypte, Iran, Iraq, Jordanie, Liban).

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVALUATION SCOPE

Internews and the evaluator will collaborate and agree on the design methodology of evaluation’s. The evaluator will then be responsible for implementing the agreed-upon methodology objectively. To ensure that the evaluation accurately represents the experiences and perspectives of all relevant stakeholders, the methodological approach should be inclusive, gender-sensitive, participatory, and culturally relevant. The recommended methodology should justify the choice of data collection tools and data analysis methods that will provide sufficient evidence to answer each question. Prospective evaluators will be informed of the materials and connections/logistics that Internews will be able to provide to facilitate the evaluation activities, such as:

  • Project documentation, data, and information: Internews can provide evaluators with all relevant project documentation, including project proposals, reports, and any other documentation, data, and information related to the project.
  • Orientation: Internews can provide orientation to evaluators, including an introduction to our organization and project.
  • Access to stakeholders, communication, and logistics support: Internews can facilitate connections between evaluators and project stakeholders, including staff, partners, and beneficiaries. We can also provide contact information for stakeholders as needed in addition to any communication and logistical support for evaluators as needed.

The evaluation should include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following tools:

  • Desk review of relevant documents;
  • Individual and/or group interviews with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Online meetings with external stakeholders; and
  • Survey questionnaires to internal and external stakeholders, if relevant.

The key evaluation questions are:

Relevance:

  • To what extent did the theory of change align with the program’s objectives and the context in which it was implemented?
  • Evaluate the project’s objectives in relation to the needs and priorities of the intended beneficiaries, as well as the broader context of SGBV and gender equality in Morocco.
  • Evaluate the quality and relevance of the project’s training and capacity-building activities, as well as their impact on the beneficiaries’ skills and knowledge.
  • How did stakeholders perceive the program’s relevance in addressing the identified problem?

Effectiveness:

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the Aswatouna project in improving the ability of women journalists and WHRDs in Morocco to report on the issue of SGBV and combat harmful gender norms.
  • What outcomes (both expected and unexpected) were achieved by the program?
  • What factors facilitated or hindered the achievement of outcomes?
  • What was the contribution of the program to the achievement of outcomes?
  • To what extent were the qualitative and quantitative tools used to gather data effective in assessing program progress and outcomes?
  • What was the quality of the data collected, and how usable was it for program improvement?

Efficiency:

  • Evaluate the efficiency of the project’s engagement with media outlets and other stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and the public.

Impact:

  • What are the long-term effects of the program beyond its intended outcomes, and what unintended consequences emerged?
  • Evaluate the project’s contribution to strengthening accountability for related reforms, laws, and commitments in Morocco.

Sustainability:

  • How sustainable are the program results beyond the program’s lifespan, and what measures were taken to plan and ensure its sustainability?
  • Evaluate the sustainability of the project’s outcomes and impact, including its potential for replication and expansion.

Learning:

  • Identify key challenges and lessons learned from the project’s implementation and provide recommendations for future programming.
  • How will the findings of the evaluation be used to inform future programming and decision-making processes?

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • MA or PhD degree in media, journalism, gender, evaluation, or related field;
  • At least 5 years of experience conducting evaluations in Morocco;
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection, analysis methods, and data software;
  • Great skills in data visualization;
  • Fluent in French, English and Arabic;
  • Strong facilitation, presentation, writing and communication skills;
  • Experience conducting evaluations for media development, Gender, or a related field for 5 years’ experience as evaluator;
  • Experience in evaluation of grants funded by the USG;
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Moroccan context.

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Closing date : April 30th, 2023