Establishment of a Pool of Individual Consultants for the Validation of AfDB Project Completion Repo
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Posted On
2026-11-04
Period
2026-11-25 to 2027-06-30
Job Type
Temporary Part Time
Location
Abidjan 01CIV
Category
Business Professional
Description
The English and French versions of the REOI for the establishment of a pool of individual consultants to support the validation of the Bank’s Project Completion Reports (PCRs).
Application Close Date
2026-11-12
Engagement Type
Individual Consultant
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13.Economics, Statistics and Data Management
A. Background Objectives
The assignment has two key objectives. First, it is to assess the quality and validate the project performance of each PCR. In this regard, the key questions to answer are: • To what extent are the PCR claims/ratings valid? • To what extent is the overall PCR quality satisfactory? • Which PCRs are of satisfactory quality and which are not? • To what extent are the project results/monitoring and evaluation systems are relevant, gender-sensitive and effective? • What other aspects of the PCRs are of satisfactory quality, and which require improvement? • What particular factors support or limit PCR quality? • Which PCRs have satisfactorily complied with the PCR guidelines and format, and which have not, and why? • What further evaluative activities should each PCR be subjected to? • Which PCRs provide examples of good/exemplary practice and why? (ii) To prepare a brief on issues on the PCR review process and template, and on suggestion on how to address such issues.
Second, it is to help improve the quality of PCRENs to the highest standard by providing comments on draft PCRENs and suggestions for improvement. In this regard, the consultant will: • Critically assess the quality and evidence-base of the draft contents (especially the findings, conclusions, lessons and recommendations) of each of the draft PCRENs. • Assess the extent to which each draft PCREN follows IDEV PCR review guidelines/annotated template, is internally consistent, and presents its findings in a balanced way.
B. Scope of work
The IDEV guidance note including the template for preparing PCR evaluation notes (PCRENs), AfDB’s 2012 staff guidance on project completion reporting and rating, IDEV evaluation manual and IDEV evaluation policy provide the basis for this assignment. The assignment will rely on a desk review of accessible and relevant documentations, and discussions and interviews with the relevant AfDB staff. These staff will be those that have participated in the design and/or implementation of the projects of interest.
The consultants will undertake the following tasks:
• Prepare the final PCR evaluation notes; o The preparation of the PCR evaluation notes will be based on the IDEV PCR evaluation guidelines and AfDB’s 2012 staff guidance on project completion reporting and rating including PCR format, which will be provided to the consultant. The process will include consultations and discussions, and sharing of the findings, with the relevant operational task managers. The specific tasks will be: o Review pertinent project/programme documentations/reports. The task manager will provide the consultant with the relevant AfDB documents, and access to the evaluation results database (EVRD). The consultant will have to access other relevant documents and databases. o Interview and discuss with task managers and other relevant AfDB staff on project implementation and performance. o Use evidence from documents, and staff discussions/interviews to complete the PCR evaluation note template for each PCR. o Submit the draft PCR evaluation notes to the task manager for peer-review. o Produce the revised final PCR evaluation notes (PCRENs) based on the accessible comments including those of the project/PCR task managers.
• Record any good practices and challenges regarding the PCR review process in order to produce a brief note on improving the PCR evaluation format, content and process. • Provide written comments and suggestions for the revision of each draft PCRENs. • Undertake other assigned tasks.
The key documents below will be provided to the consultant:
Project/staff Appraisal reports; legal documents (loans agreements; project restructuring documents) project implementation report (quarterly report); Country strategy paper (CSP); tranche release documents (where applicable); project operational/implementation manual; Project completion reports (PCRs); supervision (summary) reports, and/or implementation progress reports; back-to-office reports (BTRs) of supervision and PCR missions; progress reports and/or mid-term review; country portfolio reviews; Guidelines for preparing PCRs and PCR evaluation notes; PCR evaluation note template/form; readiness review reports, quality at entry reports and audit reports (if available).
C. Deliverables Expected
The consultants will produce and deliver to IDEV the following key outputs:
Timely Drafting PCRENs and revised final PCRENs incorporating the available comments, and suggestions on the draft PCRENs. Timely Written comments on, and suggestions for improvement of draft of PCRENs in tracked changes, and/or a separate narrative. A brief on issues on the PCR review process and suggestions on how to improve the process. Other outputs
The number of PCRs to be validated and that of draft PCREN to comment on for each individual consultant as well as the duration of the service will be determined each year according to needs and the budget available over a period of three (03) years.
D. Duration and Timetable for the Assignment
This is a 3-year availability commitment and annual renewable framework contract starting from the date of approval of the selection process results and paid on delivery basis. Each annual framework contract will be paid up to 132 days. This is an international contract.
E. Bank Contribution and Institutional Arrangement
The PCR validation Consultant will work under the oversight and guidance of IDEV1 Manager, and the direct supervision of an IDEV Task Manager (TM) and with the support of an evaluation Officer. The TM will ensure adequate briefing of the consultant, the provision of the relevant AfDB documents, and comments on the revised draft PCR-ENs, and the approval of the revised final PCRENs. Technical peer reviewers and relevant Task Managers will review the draft PCRENs for comments and suggestions.
F. Duty Station
The contract is home-based. The consultant is expected to work remotely.
G. Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
Each consultant must be a senior development expert with the necessary qualifications (at a master’s degree) and demonstrated skills and experience in development analysis, planning, management, research, review and evaluation (at least 07 years). S/he must also: • Be knowledgeable about development assistance and issues especially in Africa, as well as in development evaluation/review/research. • Be familiar with quality assurance practices, policies and operations of international development agencies especially multilateral development Banks. • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French. • Be proficient in personal computer and Microsoft products including Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook.
H. Supervisor
The PCR validation Consultant will work under the oversight and guidance of IDEV1 Manager, and the direct supervision of an IDEV Task Manager (TM) and with the support of an evaluation Officer. The TM will ensure adequate briefing of the consultant, the provision of the relevant AfDB documents, and comments on the revised draft PCR-ENs, and the approval of the revised final PCRENs. Technical peer reviewers and relevant Task Managers will review the draft PCRENs for comments and suggestions.
Consultancy Input Days
660.00
Qualifications
Qualification
Assessment
Regular Consultant
Less than 32 years old at the time of signing the contract and during contract execution
