National Evaluation Consultant – East Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan)

Introduction

Established in 2007, AAN Associates is a ‘Social Enterprise’ established to enable development partners in finding simple, innovative, cost-efficient, and sustainable solutions to developmental challenges. AAN Associates brings extensive research and evaluation experience in varied contexts i.e., development to humanitarian (including complex emergencies) crises. AAN has undertaken more than 110 consulting projects in over 26 countries (East Asia and Pacific, South & West Asia, Middle East, East and South Africa, and West Africa), with bi / multilateral funding agencies, United Nations, public sector, and non-profit entities.

AAN is a growing organization with a distinctive track of producing award-winning research and evaluations. These awards and distinctions have come to complement AAN’s recognition as practice lead in ‘Social Research’ and ‘Evaluations’. AAN is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy underpinned by excellence in service, improvising innovation, and technology, strengthening partnerships and resources, forging institutional systems and diversity.

Responsibilities

AAN Associates is seeking highly qualified National Evaluation Consultants to join our team conducting an evaluative review of a WASH Program in East Africa. The consultants will be responsible for leading qualitative data collection and analysis in their respective countries, including conducting interviews, focus groups, and contributing to reporting.

• Experience conducting/contributing to multi-disciplinary evaluations and/or research assignments.
• Knowledge of evaluation methodologies and mixed-method approaches, and extensive experience employing qualitative research methods
• Strong ability to rationalize and process quantitative and qualitative data, including through the use of dedicated analytical tools and software.
• Knowledge of the UN system, UN programming is considered a plus.
• Solid analytical, communication and drafting writing skills a must
• In-depth knowledge of the implementation areas and current WASH and displacement dimensions

Requirements:

• National of and based in Ethiopia, Somalia, or Sudan
• Minimum 5 years of experience conducting evaluations, research, or assessments, particularly in the WASH sector
• Proven experience with qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies
• Strong skills in processing and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data using analytical software/tools
• Excellent writing and communication abilities to produce high-quality reports and deliverables
• In-depth knowledge of the WASH situation, displacement contexts, and implementation areas in the assigned country
• Knowledge of the UN system and work is an advantage
• Fluency in English and relevant local language(s)