External Review Consultant
Quick answer
UNHCR Ethiopia is hiring an in-office External Review Consultant in Ethiopia to assess a 16-month livelihood and economic inclusion project for refugees, with a deadline of June 28, 2026.
- Role
- External Review Consultant
- Organization
- UNHCR Ethiopia
- Location
- Afar Region (Aysaita and Barahle) and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
- Apply by
- 2026-06-28
The role
UNHCR Ethiopia is seeking an expert consultant to conduct an external review of the project 'Support to Livelihood and Economic Inclusion of Eritrean Refugees in the Afar Region and Addis Ababa Urban Area.' The consultant will assess the project's relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability using OECD-DAC criteria to provide actionable recommendations for future programming. The role involves performing a desk review, conducting field visits for interviews and focus groups, and delivering a comprehensive report by mid-2026. The review covers implementation from September 2024 to December 2025, focusing on livelihoods, gender equality, and digital documentation initiatives.
What you'll do
- Conduct a comprehensive desk review of project documentation and performance data.
- Perform field visits to Afar and Addis Ababa for stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions.
- Apply OECD-DAC criteria to assess project relevance, coherence, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Develop data collection tools, review matrices, and an inception report.
- Draft a final external review report with actionable recommendations for future programming.
What it takes
- Advanced degree in development studies, social sciences, economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience evaluating humanitarian or development projects.
- Expertise in refugee livelihoods, economic inclusion, or GBV programming.
- Proficiency in English and good working knowledge of French.
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis and visual reporting.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office/field-based role that requires travel to the Afar Region and Addis Ababa for data collection.
What is the compensation for this consultancy?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by June 28, 2026.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in project evaluation, particularly within humanitarian or development contexts.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNHCR Ethiopia's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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