Bixal is hiring a
Team Leader (Evaluation)

Summary

The job is for a Team Lead evaluation consultant who will lead and conduct a midterm performance evaluation of USAID's CSM program in Nepal. The role requires at least 10 years of experience leading and/or evaluating development activities, preferably with experience in South or Southeast Asia. The assignment lasts from approximately August/September through April 2025, with an estimated total 50 days of LoE.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience leading and/or evaluating development activities for USAID or other donor agencies, preferably with experience in South or South East Asia
• Prior experience of leading similar evaluations or assessments required, preferably in Asia
• Demonstrated knowledge of Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) transitions
• Prior technical experience with the function and operation of civil society and media and their advocacy work, empowerment of nascent organizations, capacity development and sustainability
• Demonstrated skills in facilitating participatory processes to interpret and develop recommendations from research
• Strong communication skills, management, and writing skills required
• The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Master's or PhD in a related field

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership for the team consultants, ensuring all expertise is incorporated into the project design, implementation, and deliverables
• Develop a project timeline and oversee direction and time management
• Review USAID CSM activity documents and other relevant documents
• Draft an inception report detailing the evaluation design and work plan, including the evaluation tools, methodology and schedule for data collection
• Prepare data collection tools – including translation - and schedule to ensure a smooth deployment of data collection
• Conduct FGDs and KIIs with relevant stakeholders, program participants, Local Government contact points and USAID staff, which requires travel to field locations
• Conduct field data collection and observations
• Prepare a preliminary finding report and presentation
• Draft a consolidated evaluation report and deliver a presentation of the overall evaluation to the mission
• Coordinate with the USAID Learning for Development team to ensure high-quality products

Benefits

• The assignment will last from approximately August/September through April 2025, with an estimated total 50 days of LoE
• The assignment will be fully or nearly fully remote, with a possible trip required to collect data in Nepal