Final Evaluation Team Leader, Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Ken

Management Systems International

Final Evaluation Team Leader, Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Ken
Final Evaluation Team Leader, Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Kenya
Location: Kenya

Description

Final Evaluation Team Leader,

Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Kenya

Project/Proposal Summary:
Under this task order, MSI will conduct a final performance evaluation of the Laikipia Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program primarily for compliance and learning. The evaluation will serve three primary purposes: 1) to examine the extent to which the project’s objectives and goals – at all results levels – have been achieved; 2) to understand if the interventions have resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, wildlife and river systems; and 3) to capture lessons that can be applied to current and future interventions in the Laikipia landscape. The findings will be presented to: the Agriculture, Business, and Environment Office (ABEO) within USAID/Kenya. In addition, ABEO expects findings to be shared with Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) and other Funding Partners (FPs) engaged in similar activities in Laikipia County.

Position Summary:
The Team Leader will work closely with a Technical Specialist to answer evaluation questions that address key issues of project impact, design, sustainability and lessons or best practices that are relevant for future programming. The questions should be considered both at a partnership or management level across LWF activities and also at the activity level for each resource – rangelands, forests, wildlife and water. Anticipated consultancy length is 7 to 8 weeks starting around April 2013.

Responsibilities:
• In tandem with a Technical Specialist, the Team Leader will develop supporting research to answer the following questions:
o How has the project performed in terms of achieving projected results and impact, and how effective is the M&E system in measuring them
o Has the project interventions resulted into improved conditions and diversity of natural resources in the rangelands, forests, and river systems and how can this be scaled up to a wider landscape level
o What factors beyond the control of LWF played a significant role in affecting, positively or negatively, the underlying challenges the project sought to address, and what was done to adjust the project design to those factors

Qualifications:
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, research methodology, or related field.
• Ten years of professional experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programs in developing countries, particularly in Africa, with extensive experience leading evaluations – preferably with experience on USAID economic growth evaluations relating to natural resource management and development projects.
• Strong background in social and cultural issues affecting rural development, including gender.
• In-depth understanding of natural resource management and biodiversity conservation.
• Demonstrated written communications skills, especially in drafting evaluations, assessments and reports, required.
• Familiarity with USAID Forward quality evaluation standards and requirements.
• Must be willing to travel to remote areas of Kenya.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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