EXTERNAL EVALUATOR AT ROMA EDUCATION FUND

Background:

The Roma Education Fund (REF) was founded by the Open Society Foundations (OSF) and the World Bank in the framework of the Decade of Roma Inclusion in 2005.  Its mission and ultimate goal is to close the gap in educational outcomes between Roma and non-Roma. In order to achieve this goal, the organization supports policies and programs which ensure quality education for Roma, including the desegregation of education systems.

The working language of the evaluation is English, although the ability to conduct interviews and research in one or more of the target countries will be helpful. All the deliverables listed below should be provided in English (except the questionnaire and interview guides, which should be translated into local languages as well).

•    Notes/ transcripts based on individual interviews and/or focus groups
•    Questionnaire survey database
•    Draft evaluation report
•    Final evaluation report
•    Presentation to the REF board

The evaluator(s) will be expected to present the findings of the evaluation to the REF Board in a draft evaluation report of approximately 35,000 words, including a 2,500-word summary, plus annexes in English (using REF’s style manual).

Eligibility

The selected evaluator(s) are expected to demonstrate the following qualifications and competences:

•    Demonstrated experience in impact and institutional evaluation, with experience as a lead researcher in an impact evaluation being an
      advantage.
•    Expertise in social science research with appropriate academic qualifications.
•    Knowledge of the policy and institutional framework for the education of Roma in the Decade of Roma Inclusion.
•    Experience working on social inclusion and/or education issues, with experience working with Roma being an advantage.
•    Work experience in South East Europe and especially in one or more of the countries in REF’s focus.
•    Strong comprehension, verbal, and writing capacity in academic English and any other languages of the Decade countries.

In the selection process, evaluator(s) who have not benefitted from REF in the past and are not expected to benefit from REF in the future will have preference.


Deadline: 22 May 2012

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