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JOB TITLE: Evaluation Consultant
TYPE OF CONTRACT/GRADE: International Regular Consultant / CST II
UNIT/DIVISION: Research, Assessment, Monitoring (RAM)
DUTY STATION: Amman, Jordan
DURATION: 4 months
Open to NON-Jordanian Nationality only.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE APPOINTMENT:
WFP Jordan’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023–2027 lays out a comprehensive framework that transitions from humanitarian assistance toward sustainable, development-focused interventions for refugees and vulnerable Jordanians. In response to the evolving socio-political context, shifting donor policies, and emerging national priorities, a mid-term review is essential to assess progress, extract lessons, and guide necessary mid-course adjustments. This appointment seeks an experienced external consultant to conduct an impartial, evidence-based review of CSP implementation during the period January 2023 to April 2025, focusing on the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and learning dimensions of the CSP.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive):
• Conduct a Comprehensive Desk Review:
o Analyze all relevant CSP documents including Annual Country Reports, monitoring data, previous evaluation reports, and policy documents.
• Design and Implement a Mixed-Methods Approach:
o Plan and execute primary data collection (key informant interviews, focus group discussions, online surveys) with internal stakeholders, government partners, UN agencies, and beneficiaries—ensuring gender and equity sensitivities.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
o Evaluate CSP performance against established targets and strategic priorities, focusing on both humanitarian and development components.
o Produce an Inception Report, Draft Review Report, and Final Review Report with robust, actionable recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
o Collaborate with the internal reference group to validate findings and incorporate structured feedback.
o Participate in consultative workshops and briefing sessions as required.
• Timely Delivery:
o Ensure adherence to the review timeline and deliver all outputs within the defined schedule.
• Provide Strategic Insights:
o Contribute evidence-based recommendations to support mid-course adjustments and inform future programming and corporate learning initiatives.
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS:
• Previous experience in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Previous experience in the Middle East region.
• Previous experience in conducting programme-oriented evaluation
• Proved advanced writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of WFP mandate, operations and stakeholder dynamics.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced university degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy).
Experience: Minimum of 7 years’ experience in conducting evaluations in complex humanitarian/development contexts.
Demonstrated experience in mixed-methods research, including both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Proven track record of working with multi-year strategic plans and understanding of WFP’s operational framework.
Knowledge & Skills:
Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge in Arabic is an asset.
The UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization working towards zero hunger by 2030, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. Powered by the passion, dedication and professionalism of our 20,000 staff worldwide, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) works in over 80 countries to bring life-saving food to people displaced by conflict and made destitute by disasters, and help individuals and communities find life-changing solutions to the multiple challenges they face in building better futures. In 2020, WFP assisted 115.5 million people – the largest number since 2012. On any given day, WFP has 5,600 trucks, 30 ships and nearly 100 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.61. We work to enhance nutrition in women and children, support smallholder farmers in improving productivity and reducing losses, help countries and communities prepare for and cope with climate-related shocks, and boost human capital through school feeding programmes. In conflict situations, we bring relief to exhausted populations and use food assistance to build pathways to peace and stability. For its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.