Project Introduction

Purpose and objectives of the evaluation

Team composition and competencies

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ experience conducting external evaluations of development programmes, including mid-term/interim evaluations, with strong mixed-methods skills;
• Demonstrated expertise in gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, gender-transformative approaches, child rights and/or meaningful youth participation;
• Experience with theory of change and results-framework-based evaluation, gender-responsive and participatory evaluation approaches, and stakeholder engagement;
• Demonstrated experience conducting ethical research with children and adolescents, including safeguarding-compliant data collection;
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data collection skills;
• Proficient in data analyses methods and data visualisation skills through use of data analysis software such as; STATA, SPSS, NViVO, and ATLAS.ti;
• In-depth knowledge of the South African context; experience in the Eastern Cape and with traditional leadership structures is an advantage;
• Excellent report writing and communication skills; fluency in English required; proficiency in isiXhosa and Afrikaans within the team is an added advantage.

• Deep knowledge and experience of working in international development and/or humanitarian business development roles in the Canadian context
• Experience in development of opportunities with public, private, institutional, and Philanthropic funders, donors and investors of all sizes. Thorough understanding of and previous experience developing funding proposals for complex funding from large institutional donors preferred. 
• Experience managing complex Global Affairs funding, including familiarity with Contribution and Grant Agreement requirements, negotiations and execution. 
• An ability to work effectively in two of CARE’s working languages is highly desired, including English, French, Spanish, with a strong preference for French, in light of the multilingual support to project proposals required.
• Experience of working overseas in a development and/or humanitarian context
• Experience and commitment to promoting gender equality and to gender transformative programs
• High level of influential leadership and strategic collaboration skills from a matrixed role to bring people together for collective ideas and action.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working partnerships with stakeholders, in particular country offices, partners, private sector, local organizations, donors, and government officials. Ability to build networks with external and internal stakeholders. 

• sexual and reproductive health
• gender equity in health and wellbeing
• chronic disease prevention. 

• strengthen disability-inclusive approaches to health promotion and service delivery.
• better recognise and respond to the rights, needs and perspectives of women and gender diverse people with disabilities.
• Advance and promote WDV’s expertise in disability inclusion, lived experience leadership, workforce development, and systems advocacy.

• Project coordination, implementation, and evaluation 
• Disability-inclusive health promotion and technical assistance 
• Partnership and stakeholder engagement 
• Policy and systems contribution 

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects or significant activities from planning through to implementation and evaluation
• Ability to manage competing priorities, timelines and deliverables with limited day-to-day supervision and well-developed ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Specialist knowledge and relevant qualifications
• Qualifications in social sciences, health promotion or a related discipline
• Knowledge of gender equity and disability rights and inclusion and their application within health promotion, healthcare or community services
• Understanding of sexual and reproductive health, gender equity, health promotion and/or chronic disease prevention
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to develop clear, accessible and audience-appropriate resources and communications
• Ability to present information and facilitate meetings, workshops and other group activities
• Ability to collect, interpret and communicate project evaluation activities
• Ability to apply principles of accessibility, inclusion, co-design and lived experience expertise in day-to-day work
• Computer literacy skills
• Lived experience of disability is highly desirable

• Consent to check and release National Police Record with a satisfactory outcome
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Citizenship, permanent resident status or applicable work visa

• Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, international development, humanitarian affairs, organizational development or another relevant field; or a first-level university degree combined with additional relevant professional experience.

• At least seven to ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in PSEAH, safeguarding, or another closely related field, including substantial experience leading PSEAH or safeguarding work in humanitarian, development or similarly complex settings.
• Demonstrated experience leading or making a substantial contribution to the successful development and implementation of a PSEAH, safeguarding or closely related organizational strategy, framework or programme.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of PSEAH professionals including providing strategic direction, technical oversight, performance management, mentoring and capacity strengthening.

• Advanced University degree in Project Management, Public Health, Education, Social Sciences, Child Rights, Gender Studies, International Development, or related fields.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project/program management.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder programs and coordinating implementing partners/teams.
• Experience in training and capacity building, including ToT and technical assistance.
• Experience in monitoring, reporting and results tracking.

• Knowledge of menstrual health and hygiene, child rights, adolescent health, gender or school-based programming is an asset.
• Strong coordination, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Fluency in Greek and English

• Has significant experience of leading safeguarding initiatives, frameworks and investigations within a complex organisation.
• Possesses strong knowledge of safeguarding, PSEAH and organisational risk management.
• Can influence and engage senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
• Demonstrates excellent judgement, analytical ability and decision-making skills.
• Is committed to feminist values, anti-racism, equity and the rights of women and girls.
• Has a passion for creating safe, inclusive and accountable organisational culture

• Effective delivery of Child Protection and CP Case Management activities, implementation of Gender-Based Violence activities, Report on activities implemented and concerns identified, Safeguarding and Confidentiality
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• Effective delivery of Child Protection and CP Case Management activities, implementation of Gender-Based Violence activities, Report on activities implemented and concerns identified, Safeguarding and Confidentiality