INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Expression of interest// External evaluation of INTERSOS COVID-19 Response
Code: SR-00-1691
Duty station: Home based
Starting date: 11/01/2021
Contract duration: 1 month
Reporting to: Director General of INTERSOS
Supervision of: //
Dependents: Non-family Duty Station /non-accompanied
General context of the project
INTERSOS has grown considerably over the past five years to a current operational presence in 19 countries in Africa, Middle East and Afghanistan. In 2017, the organisation has conducted an organisation-wide strategic planning process, resulting in a comprehensive INTERSOS Strategic Plan for 2018-2020 with 4 key strategic objectives, focused on increased INTERSOS’ capacity to intervene in emergency situations, improving the quality of INTERSOS work, strengthening INTERSOS presence where it is most needed, and increasing INTERSOS ability to participate in partnerships.
The strategic plan considered the rapidly changing social, political and economic contexts of the world, and the rapid changes in humanitarian debates as to how to shape the global humanitarian system, in the light of the World Humanitarian Summit, the growing number of protracted humanitarian crises, and a myriad new as well as old but intensified challenges and obstacles, as well as elaboration of strategic priorities identified and required for INTERSOS to address.
General purpose of the position
The purpose of the external evaluation is to assess the relevance and performance of INTERSOS humanitarian response to the impact of COVID-19 in countries of operation and in relation to INTERSOS Strategic Plan 2018-20, and draw lessons learnt, as well as provide clear and actionable recommendations to inform future rapid responses, as well as to further inform the next strategic planning process.
Main responsibilities and tasks
Review INTERSOS ability to respond to a new crisis or emergency with additional relevant activities that are based on INTERSOS expertise and competencies, particularly in relation to strategic objective 1 of the ISP2018-20;
• Assess how much ability does INTERSOS have for innovation in programming, to ensure adaptation and agility of its activities to fit the newly emerging humanitarian needs;
• Review the appropriateness of decision-making processes in relation to the pandemic situation and the communication between management and technical support of HQ and country offices, as well as the collaboration of INTERSOS’ departments and the CMT;
• Using Covid-19 as an example, assess INTERSOS ability to adapt its existing activities to rapidly changed operating environments;
• Examine strategic approaches that can be improved both during the pandemic, and in the events of future new humanitarian emergencies;
• Identify main lessons learnt, gaps and recommendations that can inform new INTERSOS strategy (ISP 2022-24).
Required profile and experience
Education
N/A
Professional Experience
• Previous experience in evaluations of impact
• Field experience of Program management and evaluation
• Previous experience in KIs, inception reports and evaluation reports writing
Professional Requirements
• Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Internet)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• A sample of a similar evaluation report elaborated in the past should be provided to INTERSOS as evidence
Languages
• English is compulsory. Professional knowledge of French and Italian is an asset
Personal Requirements
• Highly Organized
• Available to provide a timely feedback
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “**Platform issue** – SR-00-1691 – Expression of interest// External evaluation of INTERSOS COVID-19 Response”.**
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.**Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.**