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| 2011 - 2012 Ongoing |
Joint evaluation of support to civil society engagement in policy dialogue (Danida, Sida, ADA, Mozambique, Uganda, Bangladesh)
Team Leader |
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This complex, multi-donor and multi-country evaluation seeks to establish an understanding of how CSOs engage in policy development and implementation, assess how CSO have contributed to policy dialogue and Identify the enabling and disabling factors which affect CSO effectiveness in policy dialogue.
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Leading a 12-person team consisting of ITAD Team Leader and teams of national consultants for three country studies in Bangladesh, Mozambique and Uganda. Lead on conceptual design and methodology. Key methodological tools include the policy cycle tool, participatory power cube analysis, force field analysis, document review, SWOT workshops, focus group meetings and stakeholder web surveys.
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| 2011 - 2012 Ongoing |
Review of the Rural Water and Sanitation Program (RWSSI) and Trust Fund. (African Development Bank, Tunesia)
Institutional Specialist, Social Analyst |
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Review of the Rural Water and Sanitation Program (RWSSI) and Trust Fund, commissioned by the Water and Sanitation Unit (OWAS) within the AfDB. The review will assess performance and results of the RWSSI and the added value of the Trust Fund. It will make recommendations for a strategic business plan for the Trust Fund.
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Desk review of program documents, stakeholder interviews
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| 2008 - 2008 Ongoing |
Social Enterprises in Serbia: Institutional Framework and Practical Experience of Cooperatives (UNDP, Serbia)
Project Manager / Social Development Specialist |
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Study about the institutional framework and practical experience of cooperatives in order to identify measures that could support the growth of social enterprise in Serbia and raise awareness about this issue among policy makers.
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Review of previous studies and databases on social enterprises in Serbia; field visits and institutional visits in Belgrade; workshop organisation.
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| 2011 - 2011 |
Poor Rural Communities Development Project (PRCDP)- Participatory Impact Evaluation (World Bank, China)
Team Leader |
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ITAD has conducted participatory poverty monitoring of the Poor Rural Communities Development Project (PRCDP) over a period of four years. The project covers more than 18 counties in Sichuan, Yunnan and Guangxi Provinces. After project completion the ITAD team conducted a participatory impact evaluation.
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Participatory Impact Evaluation covered 54 project villages and 18 control villages in the three provinces. The ITAD team, comprising of three local faciltators and one team leader, used various participatory evaluation tools (community score card, capacity assessment tools, livelihoods analysis etc.) to evaluate project outcomes and impacts.
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| 2010 - 2011 |
Evaluation of Paris Declaration Implementation at the African Development Bank (AfDB) (African Development Bank, Tunisia, Kenya, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon)
Team Leader |
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Evaluation of the AfDBs performance on aid effectiveness principles; findings will feed into the Global Evaluation of Paris Declaration; comprehensive evaluation of organisational performance which includes four country studies; evaluation expected to generate lessons to support ongoing reform process in AfDB.
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Evaluation building blocks include organisation review, portfolio review, policy documents review, country strategy review, web survey, HQ stakeholder workshops and country visits to Malawi, Burkina Faso, Kenya and Cameroon.
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| 2009 - 2011 |
Sustainable Livelihoods Project (SLP) Mongolia: Roll-out of participatory M&E (PM&E) (World Bank/SLP Mongolia, Mongolia)
Participation and M&E Specialist |
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The objective of SPL is to enhance livelihood security and sustainability by scaling up institutional mechanisms that reduce the vulnerability of communities throughout Mongolia. The project developed a participatory M&E system during Phase 1. The consultant conducted a review of the PM&E system during the design of Phase 2. The revised PM&E system will now be rolled-out throughout Mongolia.
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This assignment is implemented in cooperation with ITADs partner in Mongolia PTRC. The role of the consultant is to provide the backstopping and support during the roll-out phase.
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| 2006 - 2011 |
Poor Rural Communities Development Project (PRCDP (World Bank, China)
Participation Specialist |
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The Poor Rural Communities Development Project (PRCDP), funded by World Bank and DFID, aims to support more responsiveness approaches to poverty reduction in the poorest areas in South West China, mostly inhabited by ethnic minorities. The project is placed in the context of reforming poverty reduction policies with the aim of providing more effective services through local governments and improving outreach to the poorest and most vulnerable groups.
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Participation Specialist in World Bank Supervision of PRCDP. Monitoring and advice to local governments in order to strengthen the participatory approach adopted by this project. Support to Module II (Participatory Poverty Monitoring).
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| 2010 - 2010 |
Joint Evaluation of Swedens Country Strategy for Tanzania (2006-2010) (Sida, Tanzania)
Team Leader |
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Evaluation of Swedens country program in Tanzania; Swedens program includes governance (including strengthening of demand-side accountability through support of civil society), energy, education, HIV/AIDS, research and private sector development; joint evaluation (with MOFEA) provides a systematic review of results, processes and lessons; evaluation findings will inform Swedens new strategy for cooperation with Tanzania.
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Evaluation draws finding from extended documents review, stakeholder survey, district visit and interviews; evaluation process was built around a series of stakeholder workshops.
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| 2010 - 2010 |
Joint DFID/Irish Aid Country Program Evaluation (DFID, Irish Aid, Tanzania)
Deputy Team Leader |
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Joint evaluation of DFID and Irish Aid Programs in Tanzania. Most of DFID's funding is provided through budget support; Irish Aid has maintaned a larger bilateral portfolio, with strong focus on health, gender and HIV/AIDS.
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Review of DFID and Irish Aid portfolios on health, education, HIV/AIDS and gender through documents review and stakeholder interviews; final reporting.
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| 2009 - 2009 |
DFID Country Program Evaluation - Evaluation of DFID China Program (DFID, China)
Deputy Team Leader |
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Evaluation of DFID's country program (2005-2009), commissioned by DFID's Evaluation Department.
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Responsible for evaluation of DFID's MDG program which includes basic education, health and water and sanitation.
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| 2009 - 2009 |
AfDB Review of Quality at Entry (AfDB, Tunesia)
Social analyst/ lead on country strategy review |
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The AfDB has commissioned ITAD to conduct a Quality-at-Entry Assessment (QEA). The overall aim is to contribute towards further strengthening of the quality, performance and impact of the Banks strategies and operations. The assessment was conducted in close consultation with the Evaluation Department (OPEV) as part of the ADF-11 Mid-Term Review (MTR).
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Lead on review of Country Strategy Papers (CSP). Detailed review of 12 country strategy documents and the supporting documentation. Review of Bank policies, guidance and strategic documents (incl. mainstreaming strategies). Detailed comments on quality dimensions (relevance, selectivity, effectiveness, efficiency, results-focus). Final synthesis of findings.
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| 2009 - 2009 |
Evaluation of Gender Mainstreaming in the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) (UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), global)
Project Director |
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The Purpose of the Evaluation is to determine how well OHCHR is integrating gender into human rights mechanisms and promoting gender equality results at national and global levels.
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As Project Director responsible for design of evaluation framework and methodology, provided overall project management and quality assurance of evaluation products. Lead case study on Beirut Regional Office.
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| 2008 - 2008 |
M&E support to the Protracted Relief Programme (DFID, Zimbabwe)
Trainer on participatory and qualitative methods |
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The Protracted Relief Programme (PRP) started provides multi-year funding to improve livelihoods and food security of the poorest and most vulnerable households in a more sustainable way.
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Training workshop for project partners to share experiences on qualitative and participatory methods
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| 2008 - 2008 |
Regional Programme Evaluation West Balkans (DFID, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo)
Social Analyst |
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This Regional programme Evaluation (RPE) is part of series of evaluations commissioned by DFID's Evaluation Department (EvD) with the aim of assessing the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and impact of DFID assistance. The evaluation takes a five-year perspective (from 2003 to 2007) and looks at development performance within the context of a group of fragile states. DFID's strategy in the West Balkans has a particular focus on social inclusion and gender.
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The consultant evaluated DFID's support to social policy reform and the implementation of strategies to mainstream social inclusion and gender. The evaluation included interviews in DFID London followed by visits to Serbia, Kosovo and Serbia.
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| 2007 - 2007 |
Joint Country-Led Evaluation of the Social Protection Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNICEF Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Project Manager/Team Leader |
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UNICEF in partnership with the Economic Policy and planning Unit (EPPU) has commissioned a Country Led-Evaluation of child-focussed policies in the Mid-term Development Strategy, the PRSP equivalent. The evaluation has taken a stakeholder-based approach to systematically review selected issues, like existing policies and implementation issues around family allowance and monitoring of benefits. In addition, the evaluation has reviewed UNICEFs approach to strategic influencing on policy issues. The evaluations have been part of a donor-coordinated approach to building M&E capacities within the government.
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Team Leader. Evaluation design and management; design of a stakeholder-based approach; coordination of team tasks; final evaluation report
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| 2007 - 2007 |
Evaluation of Gender Policy Implementation in UNICEF (UNICEF, New York, UK, Moldova, Jordan, Nepal, Uganda, Mali, Nicaragua)
Project Manager |
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The evaluation is part of the process of institutional review and strategy development in support of gender equality within UNICEF. The evaluation will assess the extent to which gender mainstreaming remains the most appropriate strategy in contributing to gender equality right from policy, institutional to community levels.
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ITAD has assembled a team of seven senior gender specialists and evaluators for this assignment. The evaluation will use various evaluation methods namely: document review, interviews, institutional surveys, case studies, interactive stakeholders meeting and workshops to obtain information on the progress UNICEF has made to promote gender equality. Country studies will be carried out in Jordan, Moldova, Mail, Uganda, Nicaragua and Nepal. The findings and the recommendations will presented at the regional office in Geneva and the head quarter in New York
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| 2007 - 2007 |
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project (RWSS) Andhra Pradesh (World Bank, India)
Social Scientist |
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Design of impact evaluation study in preparation for the RWSS sector program. The project aims at improving reliability, sustainability and affordability of rural water supply and sanitation (RWSS) services to rural communities.
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Study to develop an Impact Evaluation System for the RWSS sector, which includes: (i) a set of identified impact indicators; (ii) baseline questionnaire; sampling design and methodology; and (iii) survey processes and procedures for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the project.
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| 2006 - 2006 |
Sustainable Livelihoods Project (HLSPO/World Bank, Mongolia)
M&E Specialist |
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The World Bank is currently financing the Sustainable Livelihoods Project (SLP), which aims to develop and demonstrate effective approaches to promoting improved, secure and sustainable livelihood strategies and create institutional capacity for subsequent scaling up.
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Assessment of the current PM&E system and design of an approach with integrates PM&E into overall project M&E; preparation of an detailed M&E framework which specifies indicators, reporting requirements and institutional responsibilities; revisions of M&E guidelines.
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| 2006 - 2006 |
Strategic evaluation of the Japan Social Development Fund (World Bank, Vietnam)
Country Evaluator |
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The evaluation of Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) sets out to (i) review the progress and development impact of the Fund; (ii) to assess the achievements of the JSDF as a whole, and of selected grants, in the light of the Fund's objectives; and (iii) to make recommendations on ways in which the Fund might better achieve its objectives in the future.
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Contributions to methodological approach and country case study in Vietnam (Northern Mountain Poverty Reduction Project).
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| 2006 - 2006 |
Social and Environmental Assessment for Poor Communities Livelihoods and Infrastructure Project (P-CLIP) (Ministry of Planning and Investment / World Bank - Vietnam, Vietnam)
Team Leader / Social Anthropologist |
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P-CLIP is targeting the poorest ethnic communities in Vietnam. Projects activities include infrastructure and livelihoods components. The objective of the social and environment assessment is to assess the possible benefits for the poorest and most remote ethnic communities, to identify safeguards issues and strengthen existing consultation processes
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Team Leader. Comprehensive social analysis at country level, which also review of key social development issues in Vietnam together with elements of a conventional social assessment. Develop options for improved participation of the poor through all stages of the program.
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| 2005 - 2006 |
M&E in the China Watershed Project (World Bank/DFID, China)
Team Leader / M&E Specialist |
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Developing an M&E system for monitoring environment-poverty impacts in the Yellow River watershed; strengthening stakeholder participation and participation of the poor.
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responsible for stakeholder analysis and consultation, monitoring participation and participation of the poor in M&E; participatory poverty impact assessments; Indicators development and indicators testing; M&E framework development; Baseline design and piloting; M&E guidelines.
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| 2005 - 2006 |
International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology (IAASTD) (World Bank, UK)
Lead Author |
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Options to enhance the impact of AKST on the development and sustainability goals.
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Contribution to Chapter 8.
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| 2003 - 2006 |
Participation Component in PRCDP (DFID / World Bank, China)
Team Leader |
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Developing a participation approach for The Poor Rural Communities Development Project (PRCDP), funded by World Bank and DFID. The project aims to improve livelihoods and capacities for sustainable self-development of the poorest groups, mostly ethnic minorities, in Western Provinces of China.
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Responsible for developing a participation approach for PRCDP, which includes mainstreaming participation in PRCDP; drafting a participation manual; monitoring the participation approach; a learning system for PRCDP on participation, participatory poverty assessment
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| 2004 - 2004 |
Evaluation of Rural Development Programme (Misereor, China)
Social Development Specialist |
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Evaluation of rural development programme in china; evaluation of programme strategy and approach.
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Evaluation design and case studies; review of partnerships arrangements and institutional capacities in the context of strengthening civil society in China; review of programmatic focus and outcomes in relation to poverty reduction.
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| 2003 - 2003 |
Sustainable Agriculture Project (Greenpeace, China)
Advisor |
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Draft communication strategy for farmers outreach on organic farming in China.
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Study of approaches to farmers outreach for sustainable farming in China; draft strategy in support of Greenpeace campaign on sustainable farming in China
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| 2003 - 2003 |
Yunnan Environmental Development Project (DFID, China)
M&E Consultant |
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DFID funded project to explore and strengthen institutional capacities and community-based approaches which will address environmental-poverty linkages among ethnic minorities in Yunnan, China.
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Design of M&E system; development of PM&E methodology; review of project planning and integration of M&E into programme strategies and work plans; approach to M&E of environment-poverty linkages and livelihoods M& E
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| 2003 - 2003 |
Evaluation of Organic Agriculture (IFAD, China)
Resource person |
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Resource person for China, case studies and case study design.
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Case studies for evaluation of organic farming and impacts on poverty.
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| 2002 - 2002 |
Eco-Farming Project (Gansu, Inner Mongolia) (Resource Efficient Agriculture Production (REAP) Canada, China)
PM&E Specialist / Team Leader |
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PRA and participatory baseline study for the Sino-Canadian Project on Agro-Ecological Village Development (Shell funded Project)
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Differentiation of livelihood strategies, types of poverty, local agro-ecological knowledge, facilitation of community workshop.
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| 2002 - 2002 |
Forestry Development in Poor Areas Project (World Bank, China (Hubei))
social Development Expert |
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Supervision mission on the Forestry Development in Poor Areas Project in Hubei. Assessment of community forestry projects.
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Community-based planning, integration of forest into local livelihoods, participation of the poor.
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| 2001 - 2001 |
Workshop Livelihoods Ha-Tinh (OXFAM, Vietnam)
Consultant |
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Field workshop on local resource management and livelihoods in Ha-Tinh.
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Livelihoods M&E, environment-poverty linkages.
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| 1999 - 2001 |
Reintegration of Unemployed Women in Nanjing (GTZ, China (Nanjing))
Team Leader / Project Management Specialist |
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Support the National Ministry of Labour and Social Security in developing innovative approaches and tools for re-employment of women in pilot projects in Nanjing.
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Responsibilities: Project cycle management; M&E of implementation process and project impact; co-ordination of short-term consultants; management of project office (4 staff); capacity building among local staff, budget management.
Achievements: Develop targeted and gender-specific approaches to training, counselling, re-employment and information dissemination; support linkages between different actors in labour markets; develop approach to monitoring impact of re-employment measures.
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| 1997 - 2001 |
Organic Farming Development in Chinese Poverty Areas (GTZ, China (Nanjing))
Team Leader / Project Management Specialist |
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Facilitate understanding of and further development of organic farming concept; develop participatory approach to organic farming in poverty areas; support capacity building processes on organic farming services (farmer groups, certification body, institutions and networks for technical advice, information and marketing) and co-ordinate actors in organic farming.
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Responsibilities: Project cycle management; M&E implementation process and project impact; co-ordination of short-term consultant; management of project office (6 staff); capacity building among local staff; budget management.
Achievement: Farmers-led conversion to organic farming pilots projects; establish network of organic farming actor in China; participatory approach to monitoring organic conversion in pilot farms; advocacy on organic farming; publication of information and handbooks on applied organic farming techniques in China.
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| 2000 - 2000 |
EU China Co-operatives Development Programme (EU, China)
Socio-Economist / Co-operative Specialist |
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Final evaluation mission of the EU-China Co-operatives Development Programme.
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Institutional and policy framework for co-operative shareholding; institutional analysis of co-operative.
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| 2000 - 2000 |
Shanxi Poverty Alleviation (Sociologist, China (Shanxi))
Sociologist |
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Appraisal mission on the KfW-funded Shanxi Poverty Alleviation Project.
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Socio-economic appraisal study; participatory poverty assessment and target groups analysis.
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| 1997 - 1997 |
China-EU Diary project (EU, China)
Sociologist/Institutional Specialist |
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Inception mission on the China-EU Diary project
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Socio-economic feasibility study; assessment of local institutions and farmers associations; design of co-operative development component
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| 1997 - 1997 |
Appraisal Mission on the China-EU Buffalo Project (Danagro, China)
Sociologist |
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Socio-economic benchmark study, design of M&E system; assessment of social and poverty impact.
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| 1996 - 1996 |
Integrated Agricultural Development Project, Qinghai Province (WFP, China)
Sociologist/Gender specialist |
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WFP/IFAD appraisal mission on the Integrated Agricultural Development Project, Qinghai Province
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Target group and gender analysis; poverty and gender targeting.
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| 1996 - 1996 |
Shanxi Reservoir, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province (ADB, China (Zhejiang))
Socio-Economist |
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PPTA on the ADB financed project Shanxi Reservoir, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province
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Assessment of resettlement planning; socio-economic baseline study for M&E of resettlement, capacity-building for local experts on M&E.
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| 1995 - 1995 |
Mid-Term Review of the China - EU Center for Agricultural Technology (CECAT) (European Commission, China)
Institutional Specialist |
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CECAT is a high-profile EU-China Organisation .to support capacity building in the agricultural sector
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Institutional review, stakeholder interviews and reporting
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| 1992 - 1993 |
Research on livelihood strategies in a poverty area of Sichuan, China (Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geography, Beijing, China)
Sociologist |
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Diversification of household strategies under changing policy and market frameworks; types of poverty and coping strategies of poor households.
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