About the Opportunity

 The main objectives of the independent evaluation are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Inkomoko’s interventions with clients in line with Inkomoko’s intended results framework (increased skills, increased revenue, access to markets, increased jobs, etc.)
• Determine the effectiveness of the various services provided by Inkomoko in fostering entrepreneurship and business growth; evaluate the reach and inclusiveness of Inkomoko’s support to different target groups.
• Identity any results differentials for various demographic sub-groups, including comparative analysis considering gender, refugee status, age, location, etc
• Analysis of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and the extent to which Inkomoko’s interventions have addressed these challenges.
• Review of monitoring and evaluation systems and data collection processes employed by Inkomoko to measure impact, and generate recommendations for Inkomoko’s future programming or evaluation processes

Methodology: 

The impact evaluation should employ a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods. The following methodologies should be considered:

• Surveys and interviews with a representative sample of entrepreneurs who have received support from Inkomoko.
• Focus group discussions with entrepreneurs to gather qualitative insights on the impact of Inkomoko’s interventions.
• Data analysis of Inkomoko’s data sets from 2023 program participants
• Review of existing monitoring and evaluation data and systems.
• Interviews with Inkomoko staff and other stakeholders as needed.
• Comparative analysis of outcomes and impact across different locations and business sectors.

Deliverables: 

The consultant/firm should provide the following deliverables:

• Inception report detailing the evaluation methodology, data collection tools, and work plan.
• Draft evaluation report presenting findings, analysis, and recommendations, validating the process with Inkomoko program and MEL staff.
• Final evaluation report incorporating feedback from Inkomoko and any other stakeholders, including PPT presentation of results, disaggregated by various groups, and recommendations for improvement.

Timeline: 

The estimated timeline for the impact evaluation is as follows:

• Inception Phase: 2 weeks
• Data Collection Phase: 5 weeks
• Data Analysis and Report Writing Phase: 5 weeks
• Final Report Submission: 2 weeks

Consultancy Term

The contract duration for the term will be three (3) months, including onboarding/inception, data collection and analysis, and report writing of final deliverables.   We anticipate that the contract will begin around 1 October 2023, and conclude by 31 January 2023, depending on contracting and other contingencies.   Inkomoko will be closed for two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period.  The terms and timing can be negotiated as needed for the right consultant.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications of Successful Applicants:

The team dedicated to this assignment should demonstrate previous experience in their proposals:

• Conducting evaluation for international NGOs or large development organizations, preferably in the context of entrepreneurship or livelihoods
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and reporting.
• Managing contracts of similar nature and size
• Conducting baseline and endline surveys, program tracking, and data analysis
• Disaggregation of data by gender, age, and other demographic factors
• Running counterfactual groups for comparative data
• Running focus groups for insights and qualitative insights
• Working in refugee camps or IDP settings
• Securing permissions for data collection.

What You’ll Get

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region.