University for Peace
Africa Programme

Job Announcement
Programme Evaluators

The University for Peace’s Africa Programme is seeking three individuals to work as external evaluators of its current 5-year project on peacebuilding in Africa.

The Africa Programme is presently organized around three regional hubs- Southern Africa, West Africa and East and Central Africa. The Africa Programme will hire one evaluator from each of the three hubs. Each will be responsible for evaluation of activities within the hub. One of the three evaluators will act as the lead evaluator of the project, coordinating the work with the two others. The level of effort for the lead evaluator is presently estimated at 60%, and 40% for the two other evaluators.

Each of the three evaluators must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a social science-related field. Each of the evaluators must have at least 10 years of experience working in areas related to peacebuilding, conflict resolution or civic society. Preference is given to residing citizens of African countries of each region.

Each of the evaluators must prove previous programme evaluation experience, and provide references. That experience preferably must include the use of action research, qualitative and quantitative, and participatory types of evaluation research. Samples of evaluation reports are requested and encouraged.

Each of the evaluators must be efficient in using computer-based software for word processing, internet and email; preference will be given to those with knowledge and experience in using quantitative analysis software such as SPSS. Proficiency in English is required. Additionally, proficiency in French is highly desired Particularly for the East & Central African region.

The selection of the lead evaluator, along with remuneration fees of all evaluators, will be based on a combination of experience and knowledge in evaluation-related areas.

Applications will be received through the end of January 2004. The selection of the three evaluators will take place by the end of February 2005. Following the selection, orientation and training will be provided.

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