Final Independent Evaluation Consultant

The consultant will conduct a final independent evaluation of the project supporting the Government of Kazakhstan in migration policy-making through the GCM and the Almaty Process. The evaluation will assess project relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability, providing recommendations for future activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop an inception report including evaluation matrix, interview guides, and data collection tools.
• Conduct data collection through document review, interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys.
• Analyze data using mixed methods and triangulate findings.
• Prepare a draft evaluation report including executive summary, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Present preliminary findings to the project team and incorporate feedback.
• Produce a final evaluation report meeting UNEG quality standards.
• Prepare a two-page evaluation brief summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Draft a management response matrix with recommendations and implementation timelines.
• Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards throughout the evaluation process.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social sciences, international relations, development studies, migration studies, or related field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in evaluation, migration policy, or related fields.
• Proven experience in conducting evaluations using OECD-DAC criteria.
• Strong knowledge of migration governance, international migration frameworks including the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) and regional cooperation mechanisms such as the Almaty Process.
• Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills in English.
• Ability to conduct interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys.
• Familiarity with gender and human rights mainstreaming in evaluations.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines.

Skills

• Evaluation Design
• OECD-DAC criteria
• Migration Policy Implementation
• Migration Governance
• Global Compact for Migration
• Regional Cooperation
• Report Writing
• Qualitative Research
• Interview Techniques
• Focus Group Facilitation
• Survey Design
• Gender Mainstreaming
• Human Rights Mainstreaming
• Project Impact Assessment
• Project Sustainability Analysis
• Independent Research
• Analytical Skills

Languages

English