Remote Evaluation Consultant - Digital Development

Jobgether; South Africa; A distancia; ZAR 444.000 - 2.299.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Flexible engagement durations

Daily remuneration USD ranges

Descripción de la vacante

Jobgether is seeking an Evaluation Consultant based in South Africa to support international development and digital transformation initiatives through independent evaluations, research, and organizational learning. You will help assess effectiveness of strategies and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Remote assignments vary from a few days to several months, with daily remuneration tiers for Junior, Senior, and Team Lead roles (USD 145–200, 200–500, 500–750 per working day).

Formación

• University degree in Development Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Evaluation-related certification is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a field relevant to the specific assignment.
• Experience conducting different types of evaluations including strategy, policy, process, outcome, theory-based, realist, program, and project evaluations.
• Familiarity with evaluation approaches such as mid-range theories, adaptive methods, rapid assessments, reviews, value-for-money assessments, evidence syntheses, segmentation analysis, and mid-term assessments.
• Ability to design evaluation methodologies, analyze evidence, formulate conclusions, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills, including the ability to produce clear evaluation reports, concise briefs, and capacity-building materials.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of at least one additional official language of the international organization is an advantage.
• Previous experience working within the United Nations system is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Lead evaluation assignments from inception and design through implementation, analysis, and final reporting.
• Conduct centralized evaluations commissioned and managed by the oversight function, ensuring independence, objectivity, and methodological rigor.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for decentralized evaluations.
• Review terms of reference, inception reports, and draft reports with recommendations to strengthen quality and alignment.
• Design and implement evidence-generation activities, including rapid assessments, syntheses, and project evaluations.
• Prepare evaluation inception reports outlining proposed methodology, scope, and implementation approach.
• Draft evaluation reports presenting clear findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations.
• Produce concise evaluation briefs communicating key insights to stakeholders.
• Develop capacity-building materials, tools, and guidance covering theories of change, evaluation methods, and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to awareness and learning activities that strengthen organizational evaluation practices.

Descripción del empleo

Jobgether is seeking an Evaluation Consultant based in South Africa to support international development and digital transformation initiatives through independent evaluations, research, and organizational learning. You will help assess effectiveness of strategies and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Remote assignments vary from a few days to several months, with daily remuneration tiers for Junior, Senior, and Team Lead roles (USD 145–200, 200–500, 500–750 per working day).