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Issued by: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Vacancy number: VNODIC00772
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Human Rights
Duty station: Warsaw
Date of issue: 25 October 2019
Deadline for application: 12 November 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background:

The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is seeking an experienced Evaluation Consultant (hereafter ‘evaluator’) to undertake an objective and independent evaluation of the project “Promoting Democratization and Human Rights in Belarus”. The evaluation will take place between November 2019 and March 2020. The number of working days envisaged for the assignment – 26.

ODIHR is the principal institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension of security. It is active throughout the OSCE area in the fields of election observation, democratic development, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, and rule of law. ODIHR believes that sustainable peace, development, and prosperity cannot exist without respect for democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and gender equality. These values are central in determining its assistance to states, civil society and other stakeholders.

In January 2018, ODIHR launched a the project “Promoting Democratization and Hu¬man Rights in Belarus” to assist the country in meet¬ing its OSCE commitments and other international obliga¬tions with respect to the rule of law, human rights and equal participation of women in dem¬ocratic processes. The expected results in each project components are:
- Rule of law component – The capacity of legal professionals in Belarus on rule of law issues is strengthened.
- Human rights education component – Quality human rights education is integrated in the system of general secondary, vocational, secondary special and higher education in Belarus.
- Women’s participation and leadership component – Women’s leadership and participation in political and public life is promoted through strengthening capacities and networking among women.

The project’s target groups are: a) legal professionals, including judges, prosecutors, lawyers and staff of justice institutions; b) the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus and other professionals responsible for the development of the teaching curriculum and educational planning, educational managers and specialists working in the system of general secondary, vocational, secondary special and higher education; c) young women academics, young women representatives of the governmental structures, young successful women working in business and private sector, gender equality advocates and journalists; d) women parliamentarians and representatives of Belarussian women’s organizations; e) women leaders from the government and civil society sector from Belarus and across the Commonwealth of Independent States region.

The project “Promoting Democratization and Hu¬man Rights in Belarus” is co-financed by the European Union and the government of the Netherlands.

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT

The aim of the evaluation is to: a) assess the emerging impact and success of the project; b) assess the sustainability of the various project outputs; c) identify lessons learned and good practices that can inform future similar activities as well as inform the development of follow-up programmes and projects in the same thematic area throughout the OSCE region. The evaluation will seek to understand whether the design is optimally linked to achieving the intended objective, taking into account external factors that were contributing to or were constraining the delivery of outcomes.

Lessons from the implementation of the project shall be analyzed to issue recommendations on how ODIHR can improve implementation of similar projects in the future on and how to more efficiently and effectively use resources available for ODIHR’s engagement in the relevant programmatic areas. The evaluation will have therefore a backward-looking and a forward-looking dimension.

The evaluation will cover all three components of the project. It will include all relevant activities undertaken between January 2018 (launch of the project) and February 2020.

The evaluation will also consider how the project design, implementation and delivery took into account the different needs of women and men and how it impacted them. In doing so, it will also provide recommendations on how to better gender mainstream future project activities.

METHODOLOGY

The evaluation will be based on the five Development Assistance Criteria (DAC) as laid out in the DAC Principles for evaluation of Development Assistance (relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability), and two additional ODIHR criteria of added value and coherence. The evaluation will include special consideration of the political objectives of the OSCE, the intergovernmental nature of the Organization, the political and administrative context in which ODIHR operates. The evaluation will be also carried out following “Evaluation methodological approach”, defined by the European Union .

The focus of the evaluation will be on the project beneficiaries, i.e. groups or entities with whom ODIHR has interacted under the auspices of the project implementation directly or indirectly and whom it can be anticipated that the project implementation has been able to influence.

A detailed evaluation design will be developed by the evaluator and should make use of a mix of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools: desk review, field visit, surveys and interviews (in person and/or over the phone), questionnaires, as well as review of other documentation such as financial information. If necessary, an interpreter will be provided by ODIHR for on-site visits and telephone interviews.

The desk review will mainly include the following type of documents: project documentation, meeting and training reports, agendas, presentations and training materials, and participant feedback forms.

The evaluation foresees up to two field visits, to be selected in consultation with ODIHR.

The evaluation should be carried out with full consideration of the safety and confidentiality of all persons participating in the project.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Evaluation phases	Main activities	Timetable	Working days
Scoping visit to Warsaw	- Review and analysis of project documents ahead of the visit - Collection of additional information about the project and a list of contact persons /organizations from ODIHR staff - Interview ODIHR staff	Second half of November 2019	3
Desk phase	- In depth analysis of documents - Development of evaluation questions and criteria - Development of tools and methods - Agreeing with ODIHR on precise evaluation questions and methodology – submission to ODIHR in writing	First half of December 2019	3
Field and data collection phase	- Conducting up to two field visits - Surveys/ field interviews/phone interviews - Presentation of the emerging findings	December 2019 – February 2020	12
Data analysis and report writing phase	- Analysis of responses, documentation - Drafting of report and submission to ODIHR	First week of March 2020	5
Report presentation visit and finalization	Warsaw or via teleconference - Presentation of draft report to ODIHR - Discussion, feedback and agreement on adjustments	16 March 2020	1.5
Report presentation visit and finalization	- Finalization of report - Submission to ODIHR	20 March 2020	1.5
Total number of days			26

DELIVERABLES

The evaluator should submit the following deliverables:

Deliverable 1: Detailed evaluation plan: Based on the scoping visit, the evaluator will draft specific evaluation questions, which will be agreed with the ODIHR’s Project Co-ordination Unit (PCU). The plan should also include a proposed timeframe and work plan for the conduct of the evaluation.
(Deadline: within two weeks after completion of scoping visit )
Deliverable 2: Concise report on emerging finding from the field and data collection phase undertaken in 2019-2020. (Deadline: 28 February 2020)
Deliverable 3: Evaluation Report with the following:
- Executive summary that provides a clear, concise presentation of the evaluation’s main conclusions, key recommendations and salient issues identified;
- Description of the methodology used;
- Responses to the evaluation questions (observations, findings, conclusions and recommendations);
- Analysis of lessons learned and good practices, including specific recommendations to ODIHR.
(Deadline: first week of March 2020)

The report shall also contain at least the following annexes:
- List of persons interviewed and sites visited;
- Data collection tools (copies of surveys, questionnaires);
- A bibliography or list of references;
- The TOR for the evaluation.

Necessary Qualifications:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations or other relevant disciplines. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Extensive experience (minimum 7 years) of designing/implementing and conducting evaluations, in particular of projects implemented at the international level in the fields of human rights and democracy assistance.
Thematic knowledge of human rights, including topics such as rule of law, human rights education and gender equality would be advantageous.
Experience in gender mainstreaming programmes and projects.
Professional knowledge of English; knowledge of Russian would be advantageous.
Experience with the OSCE would be an advantage.

Required competencies:

Core values

Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work

Core competencies

Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances

Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)

Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will depend on the selected consultant’s qualifications and experience and be in accordance with OSCE established rates. Payment will be made upon receipt of deliverables with a breakdown of the activities carried out and the number of days worked for each of them. Travel expenses will be covered by ODIHR according to OSCE travel policy.

How To Apply:

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, offer a consultancy at a different level or with modified terms of reference or for a different duration.

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