ADRA INDONESIA JOB VACANCIES 2025
General Information
ADRA Indonesia is seeking an experienced Consultant to conduct the end-of-project evaluation of the REAF 2 food security project in Sigi, Central Sulawesi, as summarized below:
- Title: Consultant for End of Project Evaluation
- Duty Station: Sigi, Central Sulawesi
- Responsible/Report to: Program Director
- Coordinates withL Project Manager
- Duration: June-July 2025
- Closing date: 26 June 2025
Background
Yayasan ADRA Indonesia is an Agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The mission of the agency is to serve humanity so all may live as God intended. ADRA Indonesia is part of the worldwide ADRA network, comprising more than 120 supporting and implementing country offices.
In Central Sulawesi, ADRA Indonesia is implementing the Recovery for Earthquake-Affected Farmers Food Security Enhancement and Livelihood (REAF) program, which aims to enhance food security for communities affected by disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic by improving crop production and increasing income from on-farm and off-farm interventions, as well as promoting women’s empowerment.
This achieved through (1) training farmers groups in improved practices in crop production and livestock management; (2) training in off-farm income generating; (3) increased access to services in crop production and livestock management through training of lead farmers and Animal Health Workers; and, (4) increasing linkages to input and output suppliers by training agro-input suppliers and training farmers in marketing and post-harvest management.
The REAF 2 project has been implemented in 4 villages (Jono Oge, Omu, Tuva, and Bangga), targeting both male and female-headed households. As the project concludes, an evaluation will be conducted to assess its relevance, impact, and sustainability.
OBJECTIVE OF THE FINAL EVALUATION
This evaluation is part of the program for social betterment, social accountability and social inquiry. Project final evaluation specifically aims:
- To visit project sites and to make interview project beneficiaries, project staff and other project stakeholders involved in the project to assess the project achievements.
- To evaluate the relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the project increasing community adoption of wire-mesh bandage ferrocement in retrofitting or house renovation
- To provide a comprehensive and summary report of field findings with lessons, good practices, gaps and recommendations to enhance the quality of the next project.
TIMEFRAME
The evaluation activities should start in 30 June to 31 July
METODOLOGY
The Consultant will be responsible for facilitating the entire end-of-evaluation process, ensuring meaningful participation of stakeholders and alignment with the CFCB Self-Evaluation guidance. The evaluation will primarily focus on qualitative assessments to provide comprehensive context to the quantitative outcomes. The Consultant’s role includes the following key activities: (1) Data collection through desk review and (2) Field data collection, including testimonies of life stories; (3) Data analysis and reporting; these activities should include feedback from the key stakeholders on initial findings.
DELIVERABLES
In accordance with the final schedule of activities, the evaluator will prepare the report for submission to ADRA Indonesia. The report will provide:
- A review and analysis of the project phases from its planning stages until completion and comparative explanation on stated project goals and outcomes with actual accomplishments, and examination of the reason for such performances.
- Case studies and data on lessons learned and best practices arising out of the project.
- Technical observation on the improved houses and how beneficiaries and key stakeholders were participated in the project.
- Observations on the facilitating and constraining factors, as well as the relevant processes that took place, and recommendations how to address constraints and capitalize on strengths.
- Observation on the appropriateness of strategies, approaches and adaptive project management to achieve objectives.
- Observation of the government’s readiness and capacity to take over of the project once ADRA Indonesia phase out.
The evaluator will provide one electronic draft evaluation report, photos for review, and two original print-outs and electronic copies of the final evaluation report. The draft and final reports should be submitted in ms word and not Pd
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
The evaluation will be conducted by a evaluator with the minimum criteria below:
- Relevant academic background, e.g. in social sciences, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, or related fields, which provides a strong foundation for understanding community dynamics and agricultural and food security issues.
- Knowledge of local context: a deep understanding of the local context, including social, economic and environmental factors, is crucial for accurate evaluation
- Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation: The evaluator should have experience in conducting evaluations of humanitarian projects and programs, including the ability to develop and implement evaluation plans
- Strong Analytical Skills: The evaluator should possess strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data and identify trends and patterns
- Effective Communication Skills: The evaluator should be able to communicate complex information effectively to a variety of stakeholders, including donors, partner organizations and beneficiaries
- Ability to Work Independently: The evaluator should be able to work independently and objectively, ensuring that the evaluation is free from influence and potential conflicts of interest.
INTERESTED CONSULTANTS SHOULD SUBMIT:
- A brief technical and financial proposal
- CV with relevant experience
- 2 Reference letter from different Professionals
- Sample of similar work (if available)