Job Description: Final Outcomes Survey Consultant
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a highly experienced and legally registered Consulting Firm/Team to conduct the Final Outcome Survey for its USAID/Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)-funded project, โMulti-Sectoral Flood and Drought Response in Somali Region, Ethiopiaโ. This is a crucial, short-term assignment to assess the overall performance and achievements of an 18-month integrated humanitarian response in a complex, shock-affected environment.
A. Project Overview and Scope
The project ran from May 27, 2024, to December 31, 2025, providing life-saving and recovery-oriented services across six key sectors to 84,643 targeted beneficiaries (including 28,679 Internally Displaced PersonsโIDPs).
The survey must cover the full implementation period and geographically focus on selected intervention areas in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia:
Afder Zone: Dolobay, Hargele, Barey, and Chereti Woredas. Sitti Zone: Afdem, Erer, and Gota Biki Woredas.The consultancy will evaluate achievements across six key sectors:
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Health Nutrition Protection Economic Recovery and Market Systems (ERMS) AgricultureB. Assignment Objectives and Methodology
The primary objective is to assess the extent to which the project achieved its intended outcomes across all six sectors and to measure change against baseline findings.
The consultant will use a mixed-methods approach (quantitative and qualitative) , following USAID/BHA's recommended guidelines, and will perform the following key tasks:
Conduct a light assessment of the projectโs relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, coherency, and sustainability (DAC criteria). Identify major internal and external factorsโincluding the impact of the suspension of U.S. government fundingโthat influenced project implementation. Capture lessons learned and provide actionable recommendations to inform future strategies and similar interventions. Develop a statistically sound sampling technique and utilize electronic data collection (preferably CommCare) for quantitative data.C. Required Expertise and Qualifications
The IRC requires a consulting firm/team with demonstrable senior-level experience and a strong profile in humanitarian evaluation:
1. Firm and Team Experience
Minimum five years of experience in the design, implementation, and management of large-scale multi-sectoral evaluations. Proven experience with evaluations of health, WASH, livelihood, and protection projects. Proven experience with evaluations in the Somali Region and/or a geographically similar setting. Expertise in evaluations related to gender and conflict sensitivity. A minimum team composition is required: 2 Senior, 2 Medium, and 3 Junior experts. Gender balance in the proposed team is highly recommended.2. Education and Skills
The Lead Evaluators must possess at least a masterโs degree in social science, development studies, public health, or a related field. Strong communication skills with demonstrated mastery of written English. Mastery of local languages (Somali) is a significant asset. Expertise in applying quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including surveys, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs). Familiarity with the technical guidance for monitoring and evaluation recommended by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA).D. Duration and Logistics
Maximum Duration: 60 days. Provisional Start Date: November 3, 2025. Location: The assignment will take place in the Somali region, requiring field visits to the seven specified woredas. Consulting Firm Responsibilities: The firm is responsible for all costs and logistics for the survey, including enumerator selection, training, deployment, supervision, and obtaining supporting access letters.