Background

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV Ethiopia is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org.   

Livelihoods Improvement for Women and Youth (LI-WAY) is a five-year program implemented by a consortium of partners composed of SNV Netherlands Development Organization (lead), Mercy Corps, Techno Serve and Save the Children with the financial support from Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. The overall objective of the LI-WAY programme is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction, improved gender relations and social stability in Addis Ababa. The specific objective of the program is to improve the livelihoods of 200,000 poor people, of which at least 50% are women and 75% youth, by increasing their income and access to economic opportunities in Addis Ababa. 

Consultancy Objective

The overall objective of this midterm review is to assess the market system diagnostic, intervention development and key achievement of the inception and implementation period of the programme (covering the period starting July 2017 through December 2020). Consultant should assess the intervention based on OECD/DAC criteria for evaluating development assistance.

Specific objectives of the mid-term review aim to address the following:

• Evaluate the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Li-way and formulate recommendations on how its management team can improve and adjust implementation.
• Evaluate the Relevance of Li-way in addressing the underlying constraints identified and contributing to system change.

Job Requirements

The evaluator firm (team/consultant) should demonstrate a mix of evaluation skill and experience of evaluating complex programme.

Overall competencies:

• At least two years of recognized knowledge and experience in evaluation MSD programmes.
• Very good knowledge and experience in evaluation methodologies - quantitative and qualitative.
• A strong record in designing and conducting/leading evaluations
• Experience and knowledge in areas related to LI-WAY priority sectors (labour market, growth, SME, and skill development)
• Experience in urban context, youth and women programmes; Gender equitable composition of teams with knowledge on gender relations
•  Preferable experiences in Ethiopia, more specifically in Addis Ababa is a plus.

Technical/Education

• Master degree or above in relevant disciplines: Economics, International development, Business, Trade, Financial systems, urban development and management, labor markets; etc. 

How to Apply

The detailed terms of reference and information on how to apply can be obtained by clicking the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPYX6pIdXLyA4-hBC3-IE2f8K-H9KUQ8/view?usp=sharing

Both the technical and financial proposals should be in a separate sealed and stamped envelope by writing the name of the specific assignment.

2% withholding tax will be deducted from the consultant fees at the source and will be paid by SNV – Ethiopia, assuming a TIN number and license can be provided. 

Proposals must be received by SNV Addis Ababa office to the address below no later than 5:00 PM on 25 January, 2020.

All submissions should be sent to: SNV Ethiopia, Human Resource Office, Africa Avenue; In front of the Millennium Hall; Next to the new Ethiopian Airlines five-star hotel under construction; 200 meter from the main road at the right side; telephone: +251 (0)11 616 6232

For any clarification on and questions use the following email : lendalkachew@snv.org.

SNV Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

NB. All submissions shall be in hard copy. Soft copy submission will not be accepted.