DVV International understands itself as a learning organization. To improve further project development, DVV International, as the implementing agency, would like to find out if its interventions were successful and how they are interrelated on macro, meso and micro levels. More specifically, the success of the project intervention (three level approach) should be assessed by analysing achievements at three project implementations sites (and with relation to three respective project partners at each of the sites), two in Ukraine – in Mykolaiv and Poltava and one in Moldova – in Chisinau in the last five years (2022-2026).
The evaluation should assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of DVV International’s approach. It should include a reflection on lessons learned and generate evidence-based recommendations to DVV International for possible further programming, including the potential replication or scaling of successful approaches.
Tasks of the evaluator/ evaluation team
The evaluation team will be requested to fulfil the following tasks:
- Methodological design and planning of the evaluation in communication with DVV International;
- Desk study of relevant project documentation (application, annual plans and reports, other monitoring documents and project reports, training and PR material, relevant national policy documents);
- Design of data collection instruments for the field phase;
- Preparation of the inception report;
- Conduction the field phase with participation and involvement of all relevant stakeholders in the Republic Moldova and Ukraine;
- De-briefing sessions with project teams in Moldova and Ukraine;
- Presentation of key findings after the field phase;
- Compilation of the preliminary evaluation report, integration of comments and finalisation of the report.
Evaluator eligibility criteria
The consultant(s) should demonstrate experience in evaluating organisational and capacity development projects. Additionally, fluency in English language and profound report writing skills are expected. Previous work experience in the countries which are subject of the evaluation would be an asset.
- The consultant(s) we are looking for should demonstrate in their CVs and references at least 5 years of experience in the field of evaluating development projects;
- sound knowledge of evaluation methods and instruments;
- experience of assessments in education sector, preferirebly – in the field of adult learning and education and/or non-formal learning;
- analytical and writing skills;
- possibly previous working experience in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine;
- fluency in English.
Application
The full Terms of Reference (ToR) can be accessed here: t3://file?uid=123387
Interested candidates should submit applications no later than May 31, 2026, 23:59 (CET).