Contract CONSULTANCY – UNBLOCKED CASH INDEPENDENT EVALUATION
Job Description
Context
Oxfam is an International confederation of 17 organizations working together to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice, as part of a global movement for change, in nearly 100 countries. We believe a fairer world is possible in which people will have control over their lives, their voices heard and their rights upheld. We work directly with communities, in most cases through local partner organizations and seek to influence policy makers on issues which have a direct bearing on people’s lives. We strive to achieve this through long term development programs, humanitarian response, campaigns, policy research and advocacy. Oxfam works in Shefa province and through other partners to provide humanitarian and network support in other Provinces in Vanuatu.
The impacts of COVID-19 restrictions and Tropical Cyclone Harold (Cat 5) in Vanuatu, spanning from March – April 2020 has resulted in a significant reduction in income and livelihoods across Vanuatu. In order to address the impact on ni-Vanuatu families, Oxfam has rolled out a large-scale cash transfer response, in collaboration with local vendors, INGO and local NGO partners, as well as local banks. From August 2020 through September 2021, Oxfam put in place the architecture, systems, coordination and technical assistance facilities required to facilitate the roll-out of the Unblocked Cash platform – a blockchain-based e-voucher system. Through UnBlocked Cash 4,097 (3,745 beneficiary and 352 vendor households) have been provided with financial assistance in three provinces (Shefa, Tafea and Sanma province) to prevent a deterioration triggered by the dual effects of a natural disaster and global pandemic.
Purpose
The objective of this position is to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, and gender effects of the UBC. The evaluation is to address strengths and weaknesses, as well as recommendations for improvement in all areas. The external evaluation will include two case studies; one with focus on the impact of the program extension in Tafea and Shefa province (from initially 1 and 3 months to 6 months) and the second will explore the empowerment of female vendors through the UBC (the second case study can be conducted in one of the three provinces).
The evaluation will consist of the seven Development Assistance Committee (DAC) indicators:
- Relevance and Appropriateness:
- Effectiveness
- Efficiency
- Participation, Complaint and Feedback Mechanism
- Sustainability
- Coordination
- Impact
Core Responsibilities
Consultant will:
- Undertake consultancy within the timeframe agreed
- Develop the methodology for the evaluation
- Consult all stakeholders in an impartial manner
- Undertake desk-based review and other data collection
- Prepare and submit a draft high standard Evaluation Report
- Solicit feedback via a validation workshop and other methods
- Submit a final Evaluation Report with all partners feedback considered
Methodology
Evaluation and Case Studies will use a mixed-method approach to reach conclusions and findings. The mixed-method approach should include primary and secondary data review, case studies, and key informant interviews with critical stakeholders eg. government, partners, key program staff and community leaders, and program participants. The external evaluation will take place directly after field implementation has been concluded.
Key Competencies, Technical background, and experience required:
- Strong commitment to Oxfam aims and values, especially inclusiveness, diversity and accountability
- Experience and proven knowledge in Monitoring and Evaluation
- Proven experience to work collaboratively on research and development of technical documentation for technical audiences
- Experience in data analysis
- Experience in evaluations
- Inclusive approach
- Strong experience and understanding of Vanuatu context and culture.
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