Call for Evaluation Consultants

International Development Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

International Development Group in Arlington, VA seeks experienced evaluation consultants to conduct independent evaluations in West Africa, focusing on energy and ICT sector programs.

Candidates will perform qualitative research, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis to inform donor-funded initiatives. Proficiency in English is required; French is highly valued; MCC-related experience is a plus; master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Evaluations or assessments in energy and/or ICT sectors in West Africa.
• Strong qualitative research skills including key informant interviews and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional proficiency in English; French proficiency highly valued.
• Experience with MCC donor-funded programs.
• Master's degree or higher in the relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent evaluations in West Africa focusing on energy and ICT sectors.
• Engage stakeholders and conduct key informant interviews.

Skills

Qualitative research

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

French proficiency

Energy sector experience

ICT sector experience

Education

Master's degree or higher in relevant field

Job description

International Development Group | Full time

Call for Evaluation Consultants

Arlington, United States | Posted on 01/29/2026

International Development Group (IDG) works to reduce poverty around the world through sustainable, broad-based economic development. For 30 years, IDG has partnered with USAID and other international donors in more than 80 countries. Our areas of expertise include economic governance, private sector development, international trade, public financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Job Description

IDG is seeking experienced professionals for independent evaluation work in West Africa.
We are currently soliciting CVs from qualified individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Electricity sector governance and utility performance assessment in West Africa
• ICT sector governance and regulatory framework evaluation in West Africa
• Mixed-method and qualitative evaluation methodologies
• Performance evaluation of policy and institutional reform programs

Project Context: Evaluation work will support donor-funded programs in The Gambia and Togo covering power sector governance and ICT sector reforms.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience conducting evaluations or assessments in energy and/or ICT sectors in West Africa
• Strong qualitative research skills including key informant interviews and stakeholder engagement
• Professional proficiency in English required; French proficiency highly valued
• Experience working with MCC donor-funded programs
• Master's degree or higher in the relevant field preferred

International Development Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.