1. Anchor the evaluation execution following the contract signing to close-out by taking lead at each step (i.e., planning and initiation, research design, literature review, kick-off, inception, field planning, data collection, data processing/management, analysis, reporting, dissemination, and knowledge documentation) of the project/evaluation.
2. For the assigned evaluation, coordinate with AAN’s Programs Management Unit (PMU) staff in planning and documentation of the ‘Project Inception Phase’. This may entail team-based discussions to plan and document detailed project delivery plan (i.e., work plan with clearly stated deliverables; budget; resource costing and recruitment plan, including scope of work including deliverables and quality standards for any consultants and sub-contractors), and identify any support required from AAN’s Operations Unit.
3. Provide technical leadership to capture and communicate evaluation results, as well as ensure high-quality, timely, valid, and verifiable data collection, reporting and analysis.
4. Interact with the client and AAN's Core Project Delivery Team (CPDT) to design the evaluation and develop or refine Scope of Work (SoW) in accordance with the organizational policy, its operational guidelines, and standards.
5. Prepare and oversee implementation of field plans for quantitative and qualitative data collection. The plans must include processes/mechanisms and guidelines for quality assurance and compliance to the client’s standards and requirements; any possible risk and their mitigation strategies, or necessary corrective actions/ crisis management (whenever required).
6. Handle and manage recruitment, deployment and overseeing the work of local project teams, consultants, and partners; and provide technical input pertaining to their contracts management.
7. Perform internal quality assurance function for delivery of products/deliverables.
8. Oversee and report on implementation of work plan and planned activities.
9. Support and in some cases lead in the development of reports and deliverables pertaining to the assigned evaluation as per AAN’s quality standards and client’s requirements
10. Lead documentation and record management and produce a concise Project Closure Report (PCR).
AAN ASSOCIATES is a multidisciplinary development and communication consulting firm extending advisory and implementation services to multi / bilateral donors, UN agencies, public entities, non-profit organizations, and businesses. AAN specialises in institutional and organizational development, research, monitoring and evaluation, training and capacity development, and development communication. AAN has successfully completed more than 80 consulting assignments in South Asia, West Asia, and Middle East.