Consultant to Support IDEV’s Evaluation Capacity Development Portfolio
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Posted On
2026-10-16
Period
2026-12-07 to 2027-12-06
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Location
Abidjan 01CIV
Category
Business Professional
Description
Application Close Date
2026-10-27
Engagement Type
Individual Consultant
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12.Capacity Development, Governance, Natural Resource and Knowledge Management
A. Background Objectives
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is the continent’s premier multilateral development finance institution. Its primary goal is to reduce poverty and improve living standards by mobilizing resources in and outside Africa and providing financial and technical assistance for development projects and programs within Africa. The mission of Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) at the African Development Bank Group is to strengthen the development effectiveness of the Bank’s interventions in its Regional Member Countries (RMCs) through rigorous and impactful evaluations of all facets of the Bank’s work. IDEV also engages in strategic evaluation partnerships and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Its three core objectives are to foster learning from evaluations, ensure accountability, and cultivate an evaluation culture. IDEV.1 and IDEV.2 conduct evaluations, while IDEV.3 manages and disseminates knowledge, undertakes outreach around IDEV evaluations, and strengthens evaluation capacities within the Bank and its RMCs. IDEV’s support for Evaluation Capacity Development (ECD) focuses on nurturing networks and communities of practice, strengthening the capacities of policy and decision-makers, particularly parliamentarians, and supporting national governments in systematically demanding and using evaluative knowledge. IDEV assesses the ECD landscape, identifies key actors and partnerships, and collaborates with regional and global development partners, evaluators, Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs), and communities of practice. IDEV.3 is seeking an Evaluation Capacity Development Consultant for a long-term assignment to support the division in achieving its strategic objectives. The assignment is based at the Bank’s Headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Under the Bank’s hybrid work model, the consultant will work three (3) days on-site and two (2) days remotely each week. At the end of the assignment, the consultant will submit a comprehensive report on activities undertaken and recommendations for IDEV’s future ECD initiatives. The objective is to support IDEV’s ECD portfolio by: • Enhancing and improving ECD initiatives within IDEV, the AfDB, and RMCs. • Cultivating an evaluation culture within IDEV, the AfDB, and across RMCs. • Supporting ECD in RMCs through engagement with key development partners. • Supporting the growth, visibility, and effectiveness of IDEV-supported ECD networks, partnerships and platforms. • Engaging in resource mobilization for ECD initiatives and strengthening partnerships with local, regional, and global stakeholders. • Gathering, creating, and disseminating ECD knowledge and good practices. • Supporting and managing digital presence of IDEV’s ECD initiatives.
B. Scope of work
Under the guidance of the Principal Evaluation Capacity Development Officer, the Consultant will: • Support implementation of IDEV’s staff capacity development plan. • Assist in planning and implementing activities and stakeholder engagement strategies for IDEV-supported ECD networks, partnerships and platforms. • Support IDEV’s ECD work programme with key development partners • Support the Coordination of ECD partnerships and stakeholder engagements across RMCs. • Contribute to the design and delivery of ECD learning events, dialogue forums, conferences, and training sessions. • Identify and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for ECD learning and knowledge-sharing activities. • Support resource mobilization for IDEV’s ECD portfolio. • Liaise with ECD and research/evidence bodies across Africa to identify opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and knowledge exchange. • Maintain and manage the social media presence of IDEV-supported ECD networks and platforms, including LinkedIn, X, and WhatsApp. • Provide administrative and coordination support for ECD-related meetings, including the preparation, documentation, and timely dissemination of meeting minutes. • Gather, curate, and disseminate ECD knowledge products, including impact stories, lessons learned, and good practices from IDEV-supported ECD initiatives, alongside other relevant IDEV communications and knowledge products. • Perform other duties as required to support successful implementation of IDEV’s ECD mandate.
C. Deliverables Expected
• Inputs to and implementation support for IDEV’s staff capacity development plan. • Planning, coordination, and implementation support for activities, meetings, and stakeholder engagement under IDEV-supported ECD networks, partnerships, and platforms. • Effective organization and coordination of ECD learning events, dialogue forums, conferences, and training sessions. • Stakeholder engagement, partnership coordination, and resource mobilization support for IDEV’s ECD portfolio. • Contribution to IDEV’s digital communication channels, including ECD-related knowledge products, impact stories, promotional material, newsletters, and updates on partnerships, networks, and platforms. • A comprehensive end-of-assignment report summarizing activities undertaken, key achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for strengthening future ECD initiatives.
D. Duration and Timetable for the Assignment
The assignment will be for twelve (12) months, with the potential for renewal for an additional twelve (12) months. The assignment commencement date is December 2026. The detailed timetable will be agreed with IDEV.
E. Bank Contribution and Institutional Arrangement
The consultant will work closely with and report to the Principal Evaluation Capacity Development Officer. The IDEV.3 Division Manager will provide oversight of the ECD portfolio. All staff and consultants are accountable to IDEV management. IDEV will facilitate access to relevant institutional information, stakeholders, and coordination arrangements required for the assignment.
F. Duty Station
African Development Bank Headquarters, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The consultant will follow the Bank’s applicable hybrid work arrangement: three (3) days on-site and two (2) days remotely each week.
G. Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, development studies, finance, international relations, government/political science, public policy/administration, or a related field. • Nationality of a Bank Member Country. • A minimum of five (5) years and a maximum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience. • Experience with international development agencies is highly desirable; prior AfDB experience is an asset. • Strong understanding of development issues in the region; experience working in Africa is preferred. • Understanding of monitoring and evaluation practices in Africa. • Experience with networks and/or communities of practitioners. • Fluency in French and English. • Exceptional organizational and planning skills. • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. • Proficiency in research, writing, and documentation. • Cultural and linguistic awareness, discretion, tact, integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity, and strong teamwork. • Ability to maintain a broad perspective while paying close attention to detail. • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web tools.
H. Supervisor
Principal Evaluation Capacity Development Officer, with oversight by the IDEV.3 Division Manager.
Consultancy Input Days
261.00
Qualifications
Qualification
Assessment
Regular Consultant
Less than 32 years old at the time of signing the contract and during contract execution
