Job Announcement

Final External Evaluation Consultant

with Sipar
This job has already passed the closing date

BTDC-ID: 38359
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Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

Sipar, a French NGO working in Cambodia since 1991 in the education sector, is recruiting an expert to conduct the final external evaluation of a three-year project co-funded by Agence Française de Développement entitled Contribution to the socio-educational development of workers and their children in brick factories on the outskirts of Phnom Penh – October 2024- September 2026”

Summary of the project

The project aims to contribute to stopping the cycle of poverty among workers of 32 brick factories and their children by giving them access to innovative, adapted and efficient socio-educational development services. In line with SDGs 1, 4, 8, 10 and 17 and in compliance with national non-formal education and child labor prevention policies, it is designed and carried out in partnership with a local CSO, local and national state institutions and brick factories employers. Aiming at changes in behavior and a lasting impact of actions on beneficiaries, the project, led by four teams of two mobile librarian-educators and a team of three trainers from the partner local CSO, is structured around three axes:

  • Support for education and schooling of children,
  • The implementation of a suitable education and social and personal development program for young people who have dropped out of school
  • Support for the social development of families. Steps to influence stakeholders in the brick production sector is also implemented with a view to improving the living conditions of families

Announcement Positions

Final External Evaluation Consultant

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant
  • Schedule:Short-term
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

The purpose of the final evaluation is to assess the overall project performance against the expected results set up in the framework documents

The specific purposes are:

  • To examine the contributing factors for achieved results;
  • To identify causes for any underperformance against targets;
  • To gather the lessons learnt, and best practices obtained during the project implementation;
  • To analyze strengths and weaknesses of the project implementation;
  • To examine the relevance of partnership to deliver planned activities including methodology used and responsibilities shared between Sipar and its partner.
  • To draw a conclusion and provide recommendations for ongoing support and continuation development of the Second Phase.

Type of Contract: Consultancy

Post Type and Level: One local or international consultant based in Cambodia

Duty Station: Phnom Penh – Kandal (Mok Kampul)

Languages Required: English – Khmer is an asset

Starting Date: February 9, 2026 - Evaluation mission from February 9 till March 6

Expected Duration of Assignment: 20 Days – Expected final report on March 6 2026

Net cost-of-service 10,000US$ (Per diem in mission, transportation, tax covered by Sipar)

Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Fluent
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in any social science.
Work History:
  • At least of evaluation experience, two years of which in evaluating development programs related to education, social work and results-based evaluations for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Demonstrated ability and excellent communication skills to facilitate group discussions and to conduct interview.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high quality evaluation reports, including recommendations for future work of Sipar and partners.
  • Fluent in English, Khmer is an asset but if translator is needed, his/her allowance will not be covered by Sipar.
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Two (2) recent final external evaluation reports conducted by the candidate

Applications should be sent to email provided in the contact details with the subject line:

Application: Final External Evaluation Consultant – Sipar”

The complete Terms of Reference of the evaluation will be transferred only to pre-selected candidates.

Attachment:
  • Call for Expert_FinalEvaluation_Sipar
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • #148 (Building H), Norodom Blvd, P.O. Box 31, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Mr. Sothik HOK
 
Email