Tender for consultancy services for impact evaluation of UKAID match project in Ethiopia, June 2026

The consultant will lead an impact evaluation of a UK Aid Match project in Ethiopia, assessing its contribution to drought resilience among pastoralist households. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing a mixed-methods evaluation (household surveys, FGDs, KIIs, case studies) to measure outcomes and causal pathways.
• Analyzing project impact across six learning domains: water infrastructure, PPPs, IBLI, livestock services, DRR/EWS, and fodder production.
• Producing a final impact evaluation report, learning briefs, and validated datasets.

This evaluation will generate rigorous evidence on what works to build drought resilience in pastoralist communities, informing future programming and policy for Islamic Relief and FCDO, ultimately contributing to more effective poverty alleviation and climate adaptation.

• Proven experience conducting impact evaluations or rigorous final evaluations of multi-sectoral development or humanitarian programmes.
• Expertise in mixed-methods research, including quasi-experimental designs, contribution analysis, and participatory approaches.
• Strong thematic knowledge of pastoralist livelihoods, DRR, WASH, agricultural livelihoods, and market-based approaches (e.g., insurance).
• Experience working in East Africa, preferably in Somali Region, Ethiopia, with willingness to travel to remote field locations.

Consultancy fees (daily rate to be proposed), with 40% upfront, 30% on draft report, and 30% on final deliverables. Travel costs to field locations covered. Payment within 30 days of invoice.

Islamic Relief is an international aid and development NGO founded in 1984, working in over 40 countries to alleviate poverty and suffering. It focuses on sustainable development, disaster response, and capacity building, guided by Islamic values.