Background
- National planning and implementation systems developed and GSSCPD role in economic management national recourses enhanced;
- Planning departments in line ministries conduct their functions more efficiently and effectively;
- Organizational structure of GSSCPD strengthened and improved leading to more efficient and effective organization.
- Technical and human capacity of the GSSCPD developed to enable it to conduct its functions more effectively.
- Quality of GSSCPD outputs enhanced;
- National Human development report (NHDR) published on annual biases;
- Knowledge management and data integrity improved at the GSSCPD;
- Intranet developed to allow staff to communicate and share a wide variety of information in a cost-effective and interactive way.
The project is currently completing its final year of implementation. The GSSCPD and UNDP are seeking to conduct an independent project evaluation which will provide a comprehensive overall assessment of the project and serves as an opportunity to assess its management arrangements and technical support along with the issues and constraints facing its implementation.
- Analyze the progress of the project activities, quality of results and impact vis-a-vis its expected outcomes
- Evaluate the Project management and coordination arrangements;
- Highlight lessons learned in implementation and Project management and identify challenges for eventual corrective measures;
- Generate evidence based findings, conclusions and recommendations regarding the results, challenges, sustainability and cost-effectiveness;
- Analyze the reasons for deviations, if any, from the project goals and outcomes
- Further reflect on developments brought about by internal or external events and the possible resulting change in priorities;
- Review the added value of UNDP support or cooperation with local and government authorities and local civil society actors in achieving the outcomes;
- Provide concrete recommendations towards the sustainability of the results;
- Provide recommendations on improving strategies and suggest mechanisms and orientations for new phase of support as part of the new CPD (2015-2018).
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant will be expected to produce the following:
- Review of project document and progress reports;
- Other relevant literature review;
- Briefing from UNDP Office;
- Agreement on activities & timeframes;
- List of required stake holders to meet;
- Development of assessment methodology.
- Discussions with UNDP and GSSCPD officials, project staff;
- Meeting with other relevant stake holders (will be recommended by UNDP);
- Field visit to beneficiaries.
- Power point presentation, to present the findings of the evaluation to UNDP and GSSCPD separately;
- Incorporate UNDP and GSSCPD remarks in the final report.
- The achievement of the Project objective/outputs;
- Processes;
- Sustainability of results;
- Monitoring and evaluation; and
- Conclusions, lessons learned and recommendations on the way forward.
Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations in order to succinctly and clearly distil critical issues and draw forward looking conclusions;
- Good knowledge of the UNDP Evaluation Policy;
- Knowledge of Result-Based Management Evaluation methodologies;
- Demonstrable analytical skills;
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism; fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;
- Strong communication skills.
Required Skills and Experience
- At least a Master degree or equivalent in development, strategic planning, public policy or a relevant field.
- Extensive knowledge of, and minimum of 10 years of experience in applying qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods;
- Proven record in designing and leading evaluations;
- Technical competence in in strategic planning for development;
- Good knowledge of the role of the UN, preferably UNDP and its programming;
- Background in Kuwaiti social and cultural context will be considered an asset.
- Excellent communication, reading and writing skills in both English and Arabic.
Note:
- The Consultant will be on a governmental contract administered by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development.