Conduct desk review of project documents, baseline, reports and manuals
Prepare detailed inception report describing evaluation methods, tools, data collection tools and work plan
Review and update existing tools and develop new tools as necessary (FGDs, KIIs) to measure outcomes and indicators
Train enumerators on quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
Conduct field-level data collection, maintain quality, lead data entry and analysis
Develop comprehensive draft report on findings/results with input from ChildFund/project team
Prepare presentation slides in English and Lao for ChildFund and stakeholders
Incorporate comments and produce final report; submit all raw data used
Consult with project-implementing organisations and obtain confirmation on ToR, Inception Report and Endline Report
Highlight lessons learned, challenges, solutions and recommendations; assess OECD-DAC criteria including relevance, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability; address gender, ethnicity and disability inclusion
Requirements
At least Master Degree in Education, International Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related disciplines
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in conducting similar evaluation and/or research works in developing countries particularly in South East Asia
Relevant experience in development sector around INGOs’ work or relevant agency
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, and conducting end-of-project evaluation, impact studies, utilizing quantitative and qualitative research methods including data collection techniques and analysis
Strong experience in primary education and teacher training
Familiarity with child‐focused programming
Familiarity with the development context of Lao PDR including relevant language skills
Good experience in collaboration and interaction with communities and government bodies from local to national level, especially the MoES, PESS and DESB
Strong facilitation skills, particularly with children, youth and ethnic women
Self-driven, strong organizational and planning skills, with ability to work independently or in a group and under pressure
Fluent in both Lao and English; ability to communicate ethnic languages; Hmong and Khmu would be an asset
Core competencies: commitment to ChildFund Australia’s values, teamwork, communication, accountability and integrity, adaptability and flexibility
Submission requirements: CV of lead consultant and team (if any), cover letter, technical proposal, financial proposal (total lump sum and breakdown of daily professional fee, transportation, accommodation, communication costs), two professional referees
Note: Child protection policy and background checks will be undertaken prior to any offer