JOB DESCRIPTION

Evaluation deliverables:

The selected evaluator should develop an inception report, using an IOM template, including an evaluation matrix and related data collection tools (including questionnaires as applicable) to describe his/her understanding of the ToR and how he/she will conduct the evaluation including any revisions to the methodology as required. This should be submitted to the evaluation manager following the document review phase, for comments and discussion with the evaluator to finalize plans prior to the field visit.

The evaluator should prepare a draft evaluation report, using an IOM template, to be shared with the evaluation manager, the Regional Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (RPMEO) and the IOM Development Fund team for feedback. The evaluation manager will be responsible for compiling comments/feedback. The evaluator will then finalize the report based on the comments/feedback received.

The final evaluation report, using an IOM template, shall be written in English and meet good language standards, being grammatically correct, proofread and laid out well, between 20 and 30 pages of the main text (without annexes). The report will follow the same presentation logic and include, at a minimum, the information described in the IOM Project Handbook template for evaluation reports: executive summary, list of acronyms, introduction, evaluation context and purpose, evaluation framework and methodology, findings, conclusions and recommendations. Annexes should include the TOR, inception report or evaluation matrix, list of documents reviewed, list of persons interviewed or consulted, data collection instruments, as well as any other relevant information.

The evaluator will develop a two-page evaluation brief, using an IOM template, to summarize key findings, conclusions and recommendations for the main intended evaluation users. IOM will provide a template as guidance, which can be adapted by the evaluator, but which should be no longer than two pages.

Finally, the evaluator will draft a partially completed Management Response Matrix, using an IOM template, with proposed timeline and actions related to the recommendations posed in the evaluation report. This will be drafted in close coordination with the Evaluation Manager, who will then finalize afterwards the matrix in coordination with other relevant colleagues and partners.

Specification of roles:

• Evaluation Manager: The Project Manager in IOM’s Mission in Turkmenistan will manage the final external evaluation and act as the primary focal point for the selected Evaluator. The Project Management Team will provide the Evaluator with the list of documents and suggested interviewees. The Project Management Team will also organize a kick-off meeting with the Evaluator once selected and will be responsible for the final approval of all the deliverables.
• Reference Group: A Reference Group, consisting of Regional Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (RPMEO) and the IOM Development Fund team, will be created to provide technical advice to the Evaluator during the final evaluation. The Reference Group will have the specific functions of reviewing the deliverables and providing feedback throughout the process. The Reference Group is also expected to review the lessons learned and actionable recommendations identified by the Evaluator. Furthermore, the Reference Group members will act as advocates for ensuring that the evaluation recommendations are integrated into IOM’s subsequent programming.
• Evaluator(s): The selected vendor will be responsible for completing the evaluation according to the present ToR and the deliverables set out therein. All deliverables will have to be approved by the Project Management Team and coordinated with the Reference Group.

Time schedule

The total duration of the evaluation will be seven weeks within the period of September – November 2025 with precise dates to be agreed upon with the evaluator.

Evaluation budget:

IOM expects the evaluator to submit an all-inclusive budget for the evaluation based on their proposed methodology.

Evaluation requirements:

The external evaluator should meet the following requirements and qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PHD in a relevant field such as social sciences, psychology, statistics or similar is required. A degree in the Monitoring & Evaluation will be an asset;
• Minimum of five years of experience conducting evaluations is required, including skills in evaluation design, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, logical framework design, drafting and editing in English, communication, time management and cultural sensitivity;
• Experience on design, implementation or evaluation of Migration, Environment and Climate Change projects will be an asset;
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate with and secure key informants (including government actors, private sector actors, UN agencies, civil society actors, and migrant workers) for field-based data collection is required.