OUR MISSION End violent conflict. It’s our purpose — our call to action. Instead of tearing down an existing world, we focus on constructing a new one. We do this through a type of peacebuilding called conflict transformation. Meaning: we look to change the everyday interactions between groups of people in conflict, so they can work together t...
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Consultant: Final Evaluation of Youth Talk Phase II
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , Data, Business Analysis and AI  , Project Management 
We are looking for a qualified consultant to conduct the final evaluation. The consultant will be responsible for:
- Designing the evaluation methodology and tools (aligned with participatory and adolescent-inclusive MEL approaches).
- Developing data collection instruments
- Conducting orientation and training sessions for Search country teams on data collection processes
- Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data collected by Search country teams (Mali, Central African Republic (CAR), South Sudan, and Kenya)
- Producing a final evaluation report and a learning document with key lessons learned
- Presenting preliminary findings to Search and key stakeholders for validation.
For detailed responsibilities, methodology, deliverables, and selection criteria, please see the full Terms of Reference here .
Requirements Of Consultant
- Demonstrated expertise in participatory Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) with a strong focus on adolescent engagement, media, and conflict-affected communities
- Strong analytical, facilitation, and cross-cultural communication skills to effectively collaborate with Search country teams
- Strong experience in designing and implementing age-appropriate, participatory evaluation methods tailored to adolescents (ages 14-18), including those from marginalized and hard-to-reach backgrounds with varying levels of literacy and education
- Demonstrated skills in participatory MEL approaches, particularly in ensuring meaningful adolescent engagement in both data collection and interpretation
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis skills, including the ability to adapt tools to be youth-friendly and accessible
- Prior experience working in conflict-affected settings, particularly in one or more of the following countries: Mali, CAR, South Sudan, and Kenya, with an understanding of the local socio-political and security contexts
- Proficiency in English and French, as deliverables will be required in both languages.
- More than 5 years of experience in project evaluation, including collecting data in interviews, surveys and focus groups
Proposals Will Be Evaluated Based On The Following Criteria
- Technical expertise (40%): Demonstrated experience in participatory, adolescent-inclusive MEL methodologies
- Experience in conflict-affected settings (20%): Experience working in at least one of the target countries (Mali, CAR, South Sudan, Kenya).
- Methodology & approach (20%): Feasibility and rigor of the proposed evaluation approach.
- Financial proposal (20%): Cost-effectiveness and value for money
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Search for Common Ground (SFCG) on jobs.lever.co to apply
