Nonviolent Peaceforce Consultant – Mid term Evaluation Civic Engagement Jobs in South Sudan
Background
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP), an International NGO founded in 2002, recruits, trains and deploys unarmed civilians to reduce violence and protect vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas. NP has been operating in South Sudan since 2010, and currently has presence in implement over seven projects across the country.
In May 2022, Nonviolent Peaceforce South Sudan (NPSS) with financial support from Dutch government through the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has started implementing a three-year project titled: Increasing the safety, security, and operation space of human rights defenders in South Sudan.
This project builds on an existing partnership between the EIDHR, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, NP, CEPO and DD. Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the project ran from 2015-2017, 2017-2019 and 2019-2022 respectively. They aimed to increase the quantity and enhance the quality of human rights work in South Sudan by improving the safety and security of South Sudanese HRDs.
The most recent evaluation, the mid-term evaluation of Phase 3 of the project, found that the project remains highly relevant to the needs of HRDs, as the project strengthens the capacity of HRDs, particularly in areas of physical and digital security. It is also relevant to the context in South Sudan, as HRDs continue face high levels of risk, and because of the persistent need for a mechanism to protect HRDs.
Purpose of the Evaluation
The mid-term evaluation contributes to the integral part of the overall project management cycle to ensure effective oversight of the project. The midterm evaluation will also assess the progress made by the project in fulfilling its agreed objectives through the planned activities.
Its imperative to note that the project has been implemented in a phased approach i.e Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 running from 2015-2017, 2017-2019 and 2019-2022 respectively. As such, the Mid Term evaluation will also help to assess the impact of the project phased approach, as well as assessing the growth of SSHRDN as the lead actor for the HRD protection network in South Sudan.
The main aim of this project is to increase the quantity and enhance the quality of human rights work in South Sudan by improving the safety and security of South Sudanese HRDs. The phase 3 project evaluation, and mid-term evaluation studies, found that the project remains highly relevant to the needs of HRDs, as the project strengthens the capacity of HRDs, particularly in areas of physical and digital security.
The evaluation studies also found out that the project is relevant to the context in South Sudan, as HRDs continue face high levels of risk, and because of the persistent need for a mechanism to protect HRDs.
The mid-term evaluation will also draw general lessons learnt, and a SWOT analysis that will inform adaptation and general implementation of the remaining phase of the project.
Specific Objectives include:
To assess the extent to which the project outputs have been achieved considering the indicators given in the project log- frame.
To evaluate the level of contribution of the outputs towards the achievement of the expected project objectives, goal and outcomes
To assess the impact of the project towards strengthening the HRD’s capacity in physical and digital security
To assess and establish the relevance and strategic sustainability of the project in South Sudan
To assess the strategic engagement and role of different partners of this project including donors, Human Rights Defenders, civil society partners and draw lessons and best practices that will be used to inform future programming.
To generate lessons learnt, and a SWOT analysis and make recommendations that will inform adaptation and general implementation of the remaining phase of the project.
Methodology
Quantitative data: It will be used to measure indicators of the project expressed in terms of numbers/percentages (quantitative indicators). Information will be collected using questionnaire survey which will be administered to a sample of households. The consultant is expected to determine the sample size which would be representative, and adequate to do basic descriptive statistics.
Qualitative data: Qualitative research methods such as key informant interviews and Focus Group Discussions, In-depth interviews will be employed most importantly to substantiate (complement) the information collected through quantitative approaches.
Secondary documentation: Review of related documents will also be important to establish key insights relevant to the effective implementation of the project.
Proposed study design and methodology including the sample size will be discussed and agreed with NPSS at the beginning of the consultancy.
Scope of Work
The individual consultant will be expected to:
Design methodology for the collection of quantitative and qualitative data for the assessment.
Revise the baseline and midterm survey tools and create any new tools necessary to answer the end line evaluation questions.
Organize and facilitate training workshop for data collectors (NPSS will hire the data collectors) on evaluation implementation, including the evaluation protocol and tools to be used and pilot testing of the tool.
Plan and coordinate the necessary logistics to collect the data in accordance with the selected methodology.
Conduct the midterm evaluation and ensure the above-mentioned study objectives have been accomplished and exhaustively reported against
Collect and analyse available secondary data to establish key insights relevant to the effective implementation of the project.
Based upon a reading of the program documents, propose any additional topics or issues for analysis in the final evaluation.
Share key findings and insights from the evaluation with relevant staff through consultations.
Expected Deliverables
Submit an inception report/proposal which responds to the scope of work by adding any further detail or clarification regarding the evaluation approach, method, or implementation arrangements
Any suggested improvements to existing evaluation scope, as outlined in this document
Field work implementation plan (to be submitted before field work begins). This field work plan should be presented to NPSS for comment, and revised as necessary prior to commencing field work
Overall report that outlines the field work and the data cleaning
Cleaned data sets in SPSS format with data correctly organized, variables named and labelled.
Final survey questionnaires and qualitative data collection guides.
Three success stories and /or case studies with photos, testimonial, and supporting quantitative data;
A comprehensive evaluation report that meets agreed formats and fully addresses the study objectives as well as recommendations that will inform implementation of the project and future programming.
All deliverables – NPSS will oversee the process and be responsible for accountability and guidance throughout all phases of execution, and approval of all deliverables.
Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in International and Political Affairs, Law, Human Rights, Social Sciences or related field.
At least 7 years’ experience in the design and implementation of evaluations, assessments or baseline surveys including qualitative and quantitative data collection.
Previous experience in the area of human rights, civic engagement, and/or protection of civilians
Excellent knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and processes.
Experience in the development of Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and log-frames.
Experience in gathering and systematizing large amounts of data
Experience managing a diverse team and providing capacity building and training support.
Experience developing protection projects in war and/or emergency settings.
Proven ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information through a protection lens.
Experience managing projects in complex and dangerous environments
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Nonviolent Peaceforce Consultant – Mid term Evaluation Civic Engagement Jobs in South Sudan
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