Good Neighbors is an International non-profit humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. Good Neighbors International works in 44 countries and focus on community development to protect children’s rights and encourage the self-reliance of community. Good Neighbors exists to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. Good Neighbors respects the human rights of the most vulnerable regardless of age, gender, culture, ethnicity, disability and religion and helps them live in self-reliance.

In alignment with our mission, Good Neighbors believes that all people’s human rights should be respected, and we recognize that we have a responsibility to protect their rights and to prevent any form of harm. Therefore, Good Neighbors has zero-tolerance towards any action that leads to the physical, sexual and/or psychological harm, violence, exploitation and emotional abuse especially for children (any person under the age of 18), women and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All employees and partners must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause, please see https://www.goodneighbors.org/who/account . Good Neighbors International in Tajikistan (GNIT) has been working in Tajikistan since 1998. The objective of GNIT is to improve the lives of people, especially children through education, community as well as emergency relief projects. GNIT is working with the key stakeholders such as Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor and migration, Committee of Women Affairs, Local authorities, INGOs UN and donor agencies such as, EU, GIZ, UNICEF, WFP, and others in an integrated approach to connect poor and vulnerable communities to quality education, health, water and sanitation services.

Good Neighbors International in Tajikistan now searches for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Expert.  S/he will provide service in conducting final Evaluation of the project with title “IDEA Generation Project: Inclusive Digital Empowerment and Awareness for Tajik Next Generation”. The Expert will work closely with the Project Managers at GNT. The Evaluation methodologies to be applied in this evaluation will be developed by the consultant in consultation with GNIT. However, both qualitative and quantitative approaches to collect, verify and analyze data will be used.

The total working day of evaluation is consisting of 15 working days (during August - September 2023).

Purpose of evaluation: The purpose of evaluation is to measure a) effectiveness, b) efficiency; c) impact; d) relevance; e) sustainability of project.

Project Objective: Outcome: Foster civic engagement of youth with the public sector through a dedicated digital platform and create employment opportunities in IT through training and career-oriented empowerment.

Objectives of the Evaluation 

1) Measure what quantitative and qualitative gains the projects have made in regards to the project objectives, i.e. the intended outcomes of the project, been achieved? And explain to what extent it has so far been achieved.

2) Examine the approach and scope of implementation whether they are relevant to current and future areas that GNT to focus on.

3) To what extent did the project generate additional effects, either expected or unexpected? (for instance with respect to education).

4) Draw lessons learnt from project interventions and areas of improvement regarding future programs in education.

5) Provide recommendations to further enhance the organizational stability, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of GNT programs and services, in the field of education

Scope of Work

The Expert will be required to lead on the following task in consultation with both the Country Director and Project Manager: 

·  Briefing with Good Neighbors International in Tajikistan (GNIT) project team;

·  Document review (key project documents);

·  Inception report, formats deadlines;

·  Meetings and interviews with key stakeholders;

·  Field visits to target districts;

·   Debriefing with GNT project team; Presenting findings to team;

·      ·   Full report with evaluation results in English presented within two weeks after completion of the field visits and all raw data, transcripts/notes of interviews submitted.

Requirements:

·   Master of Social workers, or similar degree and/or higher

·   Experience with qualitative research methods and advanced statistical analysis essential 

·   Fluent written English

·   Have proven preferable International experience of evaluating and assessing the impacts of project working on related development program and/or conducting                      qualitative research studies or surveys

·   At least five (5) years of providing evaluation services and executing M&E activities—which includes conducting evaluations for International donors, and/or EU

·  Excellence in interpretation of the study results and producing timely reports

·  Proven experience in managing team

·  Cultural understanding and overseas experience are highly preferred.

Further information and Terms of reference (for getting detailed information) can be obtained during the interview with the potential candidates

·   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

·  GNIT reserves the right to offer an assignment with an updated job description and report line according to interview results.

Application process

 An application, consisting of: a letter of interest outlining why you meet the above-mentioned requirement and your salary expectation, and your CV must be received via emails at gnt.humanresources@gmail.com and farogat.mirzoeva@goodneighbors.org before June 30^th , 2023. In the subject line, please refer to “Monitoring and Evaluation Expert”.

For additional information:

www.goodneighbors.org

www.goodneighbors.tj

https://www.facebook.com/gntajikistan/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/15834558/