Position Title : External Evaluator Consultant
Duty Station : IOM Philippines Country Office (Cotabato City)
Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultancy
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date : 28 August 2026
In 2019, over half of the employed persons in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), 57.8 per cent, were working in the agricultural sector[1]. Despite having the fastest growth among the 16 regions in the value of production in agriculture and fisheries at 7.2 per cent in 2021, communities in BARMM remain one of the poorest, registering the lowest average annual family income of Php 184,000[2].
With support from the European Union, IOM as leading agency, together with FAO and ITC, implemented the Farmers-Fisherfolks’ Advancement and Integration to Resilient Value Chains in BARMM (FAIR-VALUE) project from 12 September 2023 to 11 September 2026 to improve the local agricultural/sea-aqua product production in quality, diversity, consolidation and its response to the needs of the market, with a primary focus on agri-fishery communities and smallholders in conflict-affected or conflict-prone areas in the island provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi (BaSulTa).
FAIR VALUE delivered a series of interventions directly supporting more than 500 farmers across the BaSulTa through the 12 production clusters of coffee (4 clusters), rubber (6 clusters) and seaweeds (2 clusters) established through the project, and capacitated around 50 government stakeholders on quality production and food safety. Key outputs of the project include: 1) the mapping and analysis of local value chain to inform the decision-making of agri-fishery communities and government stakeholders; 2) capacity-building of farmers for quality, diversified, and market-oriented production; 3) establishment of pilot social enterprises with marketable production; and 4) improved and accessible processing and logistic facilities and equipment through public-private partnerships (PPPs). These outputs contribute to the improvement of local agricultural and sea-aqua product production in quality, diversity, and consolidation, in response to the needs of the market. By uplifting the socio-economic conditions of agri-fishery sector, in which majority of poor and remote Bangsamoro communities work, the project aimed to build their resilience to drivers of conflict and instability including poverty, inequality and lack of social cohesion, thereby contributing to a peaceful, cohesive, secure and inclusively developed Bangsamoro.
The joint final evaluation will be conducted to examine the higher-level results of the project and facilitate learning, promoting accountability and enhancing decision-making for policymakers, programme managers, and other key stakeholders. IOM, FAO, and ITC will use the findings and recommendations from the FAIR-VALUE project evaluation to design, implement, and monitor projects of similar nature, as well as document lessons learned and best practices from the FAIR VALUE project. It will focus on four primary objectives:
• Generate evidence on the impact and results of the project, including documentation of lessons learned, effective strategies, and best practices;
• Determine the significant higher-level effects of the project interventions;
• Assess the program’s efficiency and effectiveness in fostering collaboration among Participating United Nations Organizations (PUNOs); and
• Identify recommendations, lessons learned, and good practices to inform programming and future resource mobilization in supporting similar projects within the same themes.
The final external evaluation of the project is scheduled to occur one (1) month after the end of the project. The evaluation will cover the following:
Full project period from 12 September 2023 to 11 September 2026;
Full geographic scope of the project, including the Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi provinces;
All groups of project participants, including members of the project team, select participants and resource persons in the training, consultation, and community activities, stakeholders from the local and regional governments, and project partners including service providers and consultants, with logistical considerations for programme participants; and
Cross-cutting themes that will be assessed, including gender mainstreaming, environmental sensitivity and sustainability, cultural sensitivity, and accountability to affected populations (AAP).
[1] Philippine Statistics Authority, 2020, Agricultural Indicators System
[2] Philippine Statistics Authority, 2022, Highlights of the Preliminary Results of the 2021 Annual Family Income and Expenditure Survey, https://psa.gov.ph/content/highlights-preliminary-results-2021-annual-family-income-and-expenditure-survey
Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:
Programme Support Unit, CS.1221: Farmers-Fisherfolks’ Advancement and Integration to Resilient Value Chains in BARMM (FAIR-VALUE).
Responsibilities:
Tasks to be performed under this contract:
The evaluator or the evaluation team will hold overall responsibility for the methodology, data collection and analysis, report writing, and presentation of evaluation findings. Additional team members may be included by the team lead upon discussion with and approval of the Evaluation Manager. The evaluator shall also be responsible for coordinating the schedule and modality of interviews and FGDs with interviewees. Below are the expected evaluation deliverables:
• Inception Report
o Includes a detailed description of the evaluation approach and methodology, work plan, evaluation matrix, interview and FGD guides, list of persons to be interviewed, and other data collection instruments to be used for the evaluation.
o The Evaluation Management Group (EMG) and the Evaluation Reference Group (ERG) shall review and approve the inception report.
• Evaluation Report (First Draft)
o First draft report, supported by annexes including the evaluation TOR, evaluation matrix, list of documents reviewed, list of persons interviewed, and data collection instruments, submitted to the Evaluation Manager.
o The EMG and ERG shall review and provide comments on the draft evaluation report.
• Presentation of Evaluation Findings
o The evaluator shall present the initial findings to the EMG and ERG.
• Final Evaluation Report
o The final evaluation report shall incorporate inputs and recommendations from the EMG and ERG.
o The EMG and ERG shall review and approve the final evaluation report.
• Final Presentation of the Evaluation Report
o The evaluator shall present the key findings from the final evaluation report to the EMG and ERG.
• Evaluation Brief
o The evaluator shall submit an evaluation brief, along with the final evaluation report. The evaluation brief shall be cleared and accepted by the EMG and ERG
• Management Response Matrix (partially filled-out)
o The evaluator shall submit a partially filled-out Management Response Matrix to the Evaluation Manager.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:
• All evaluation deliverables shall be reviewed and cleared by the Evaluation Management Group (EMG) and Evaluation Reference Group).
• Timely delivery of the evaluation deliverables
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as social sciences or statistics is required.
Experience:
• Minimum of five years of experience leading and conducting evaluations is required;
• Knowledge/experience of UN system is desirable;
• Understanding of BARMM and BaSulTa context is an advantage;
• Experience in community stabilization and development projects is preferred;
• Skills in evaluation design, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, drafting and editing in English, communication, time management, and cultural and conflict sensitivity are required.
Languages:
For this consultancy, fluency in English is required. Basic familiarity with Tagalog and the local language in Basilan, Sulu, and/or Tawi-Tawi is desirable. The evaluator shall hire translation services if the evaluator does not have adequate fluency in the local language in BaSulTa.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies:
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators:
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply:
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system.
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