ACP Region - PROINVEST Final Evaluation

Lot:1 - Studies and Technical assistance in all sectors - FWC Comm. 2011

Objective:

The evaluation will review the overall performance of PRO€INVEST. It will analyze the portfolio in terms of project financing volumes , by sector and by country/region, as well as technical assistance. The evaluation will base its conclusions on a review of the performance (effectiveness, efficiency) of PRO€INVEST operations, both as originally set within the Cotonou Agreement as well as defined by the specific annual budgets and eight work programmes.

Number of expert(s) requested: 6 (3 seniors and 3 juniors)

Indicative starting date: Mid August 2011

Indicative overall duration of the assignment: 8 months

General experience requested for the team of experts:

- Strong professional experience in evaluation and familiarity with the methodological approach set by the European Commission.
- Sound and proven experience in evaluation methods and techniques, preferably in ACP countries, including at the programme and policy level plus relevant field experience. Ability to assess and communicate best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of private sector development issues especially in ACP countries.
- In-depth understanding of EC external policies and practices. Appropriate experience across the range of instruments, programmes and types of external co-operation, and access to knowledge on the ACP region.
- To carry out the study, the consultant must be familiar with the Cotonou Agreement as well as the strategic documents of the Commission regarding private sector development.
- The team must possess excellent drafting skills.
- Experience in evaluation of EDF-funded projects/programmes would be a strong asset.



Private Sector expert

Qualifications: - University degree in economics, social sciences or equivalent (master level);
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in Private Sector development and investment promotion; preferably knowledge of the EU instruments in the field;
- Good knowledge of EU procedures, in particular with respect to the implementation of EDF projects;
- Experience with the conception and implementation of complex projects;
- Relevant experience in programme and/or project evaluation;
- Solid experience in the ACP region would be highly desirable;
- Good understanding of the PCM methodology required;
- Exhaustive working knowledge of English with at least a basic knowledge of French.

Duration: 81 day(s)



Expert 2 - SME Development and Project Evaluation Expert

Qualifications: - University degree in economics, social sciences or equivalent (master level);
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in SME development and investment promotion; preferably knowledge of the EU instruments in the field;
- Good knowledge of EU procedures, in particular with respect to the implementation of EDF projects;
- Experience with the conception and implementation of complex projects;
- Relevant experience in programme and / or project evaluation;
- Solid experience in the ACP region would be highly desirable, experience in other regions will be an asset;
- Good understanding of the PCM methodology required;
- Working knowledge of English and French.

Duration: 81 day(s)



Expert 3 - SME Development and Project Evaluation Expert

Qualifications: - University degree in economics, social sciences or equivalent (master level);
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in SME development and investment promotion; preferably knowledge of the EU instruments in the field;
- Good knowledge of EU procedures, in particular with respect to the implementation of EDF projects;
- Experience in programme and / or project evaluation;
- Experience in the ACP region would be highly desirable, experience in other regions will be an asset;
- Good understanding of the PCM methodology is desirable
- Working knowledge of English and French.

Duration: 81 day(s)



Expert 4 - EDF Procedures and Systems Monitoring Experts

Qualifications: - University degree in law, economics, engineer, audit, or equivalent (master level);
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in law, procedural issues, EU instruments, Systems Monitoring, Audit or related issues;
- Excellent knowledge of EU procedures, particularly during the course of implementation of EDF projects;
- Experience with the conception and implementation of complex projects;
- Relevant experience in programme and / or project evaluation;
- Experience in the ACP countries or in other regions will be an asset;
- Working knowledge of English and French.

Duration: 81 day(s)



Expert 5 - EDF Procedures and Systems Monitoring Experts

Qualifications: - University degree in law, economics, engineer, audit, or equivalent (master level);
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in law, procedural issues, EU instruments, Systems Monitoring, Audit or related issues;
- Excellent knowledge of EU procedures, particularly during the course of implementation of EDF projects;
- Experience in programme and / or project evaluation;
Experience in the ACP countries or in other regions will be an asset;
- Good understanding of the PCM methodology is desirable;
- Working knowledge of English and French.

Duration: 81 day(s)



Expert 6 - Data Management expert

Qualifications: - University degree in Informatics, Statistics, Economics, Engineer, or equivalent (master level);
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in procedural issues, EU instruments, Systems Monitoring, Audit or related issues;
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative methodology;
- Experience in programme and / or project evaluation is required;
- Experience in the management of surveys, questionnaires, data collection, compilation of databases is required;
- Knowledge of EU procedures, particularly during the course of implementation of EDF projects;
- Working knowledge of English and French.

Duration: 81 day(s)

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