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

at Islamic Relief

🏢 About Islamic Relief

Islamic Relief is a faith-based international NGO with over 40 years of experience, uniquely integrating Islamic values of compassion and justice into sustainable development and emergency response. Working in over 40 countries, they prioritize long-term impact and community ownership, making them a distinctive employer for those seeking ethically driven humanitarian work.

About This Role

This consultancy leads a UK Aid Match impact evaluation in Ethiopia, assessing drought resilience interventions among pastoralist communities. You will design and implement a mixed-methods study across six learning domains, producing evidence that directly informs future programming and policy. The role offers a chance to shape resilient livelihoods in a climate-vulnerable region.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing survey data from enumerators in the field, conducting a virtual check-in with the Islamic Relief team, and drafting sections of the evaluation design. You might also analyze preliminary findings from focus groups, refine interview guides, and coordinate logistics for upcoming field visits.

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🎯 Who Islamic Relief Is Looking For

  • Proven experience leading impact evaluations or rigorous final evaluations of multi-sectoral development/humanitarian programmes, ideally with quasi-experimental designs.
  • Expertise in mixed-methods research, including contribution analysis, participatory approaches, and handling large household survey datasets.
  • Strong thematic knowledge of pastoralist livelihoods, DRR, WASH, agricultural livelihoods, and market-based approaches (e.g., index-based livestock insurance).
  • Experience working in East Africa, particularly in Somali Region, Ethiopia, with familiarity with the local context and language considerations.

📝 Tips for Applying to Islamic Relief

1

Explicitly highlight your experience with quasi-experimental designs and contribution analysis in your CV and cover letter, using examples from similar evaluations.

2

Demonstrate your understanding of pastoralist contexts by referencing specific challenges (e.g., drought cycles, livestock markets) and how your past evaluations addressed them.

3

Show familiarity with Islamic Relief's values and how they align with your work; mention any previous work with faith-based organizations.

4

Include a brief outline of your proposed methodological approach for this evaluation, tailored to the six learning domains listed.

5

Provide references or examples of final evaluation reports you have authored, especially those that influenced programme decisions or policy.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your ability to lead mixed-methods evaluations in fragile, remote settings like Somali Region, Ethiopia.', 'Highlight your thematic expertise in pastoralist livelihoods, DRR, and market-based approaches (e.g., IBLI).', 'Show how your evaluation work has contributed to organisational learning and adaptive management.', "Mention your commitment to ethical research and community participation, aligning with Islamic Relief's values."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Islamic Relief's global strategy and Ethiopia country programme to understand their priorities and past projects.
  • → Read about the UK Aid Match programme and its requirements for impact evaluation and learning.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the Somali Region context, including recent drought history, pastoralist livelihood systems, and relevant policies.
  • → Look into Islamic Relief's evaluation frameworks or published reports to understand their reporting standards and expected deliverables.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe how you would design a quasi-experimental study to measure drought resilience in pastoralist households, given logistical constraints.
2 How would you ensure the evaluation captures causal pathways across multiple domains (water, livestock, DRR, etc.)?
3 What experience do you have with contribution analysis? Provide an example from a past evaluation.
4 How would you engage local stakeholders and ensure cultural sensitivity in Somali Region?
5 Discuss a challenge you faced in a previous impact evaluation and how you overcame it.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic proposal without tailoring to the specific six learning domains and pastoralist context.
  • Overlooking the importance of mixed-methods; don't propose purely quantitative or qualitative designs.
  • Failing to demonstrate experience with quasi-experimental methods or contribution analysis, which are explicitly required.
  • Ignoring the need for local knowledge or language capacity in Somali Region.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: July 6, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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