Médecins Sans Frontières
CONTEXT
The GIS Centre [GC], constituted as an interOC Support Shared Service in January 21, is the evolution of the former GIS Unit (2013-20) absorbing the outcome of the geoMSF program (large scale TIC meant to scale up the GIS Unit, 2017-20).
The mandate given to the GIS Centre (see GIS Framework*) includes the following roles to be considered in the evaluation:
1. Expert role (advisorship),
2. Provider of Products & Services,
3. Coordinator of the GIS domain in the Movement.
These roles correspond to different scopes of responsibility (thus governance & accountability), functional and hierarchical links, and budget allocations.
EVALUATION PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES, AND QUESTIONS
The main purpose of the evaluation is to evaluate:
- the added value of the GIS domain as a support to operations and sectors.
- the 3 roles of the GIS Centre (mentioned at §1), in particular the one of service provider (operational model)
- The model (institutional – organizational – financial)
More Details can be found on our website: Evaluator for the MSF Geographical Information System Center | MSF Intersectional Evaluation Group
How to apply
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- A proposal containing an initial version of evaluation matrix and the expected budget1 (total estimated workload: 70 consultancy days)
- A cover letter highlighting applicants’ experience with similar past assignments (max 1 page)
- CV(s)
Applications should be sent to [email protected]
PROFILE / REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPLICANTS
The applicants should have the following qualifications and experience:
- Proven track record in GIS related-services/activities, ideally for humanitarian programmes
- Evaluation competencies, with a proven track record in conducting evaluations (proposal should include reference to previous evaluations that would be relevant to this exercise)
- Extensive communication and interpersonal skills
- Monitoring and evaluation expertise
- Excellent understanding of MSF structure and governance, plus if on intersectional MSF set up
- Experience working with/in inter-organisational services
- Language requirements: fluent English