Economic Development Evaluation Consultant at Scofield Associates Tanzania

Economic Development Evaluation Consultant
Economic Development Evaluation Consultant at Scofield Associates Tanzania June 2024
Background
Welcome
to Scofield Associates, your premier research partner in the Horn of
Africa. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we have established
ourselves as a leading research firm operating across nine countries in
this dynamic and diverse region. Our extensive presence allows us to
provide unparalleled insights and comprehensive analysis, tailored to
meet the unique needs of our clients. Our expertise spans various
sectors, including governance, development, security, and public policy.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, evidence-based research
that informs decision-making and fosters positive change.

Operating
in nine countries across the Horn of Africa, Scofield Associates is
strategically positioned to capture the region’s complex realities. Our
extensive network and local knowledge enable us to conduct thorough
research and provide valuable insights that reflect the nuanced contexts
of each country. This broad reach ensures that we remain at the
forefront of developments in the region, offering our clients the most
relevant and up-to-date information.

At Scofield Associates, we
offer a wide range of research services designed to meet the diverse
needs of our clients. These include Qualitative and Quantitative
Research, Policy Analysis and Development, Program Management,
Monitoring and Evaluation, Organization Capacity Assessment, and Big
Data Analytics. We employ robust
methodologies to gather and analyze data, assist policymakers with
evidence-based recommendations, assess the impact and effectiveness of
development initiatives, provide training and support to local
institutions, and harness the power of big data for comprehensive
insights.

Scofield Associates is seeking a highly qualified
consultant for an anticipated research task. This is an evaluation that
aims to assess various economic development initiatives aligned with the
Building an Inclusive Prosperity (BIP) Strategy, emphasizing economic
productivity, job creation, and business environment enhancement in
Tanzania.

Evaluation Objectives:

• Identify key drivers of success and challenges in economic development work in Tanzania over the past five years.
• Document
  strengths and weaknesses of the BIP Strategy’s focus on economic
  productivity, job creation, and business environment enhancement.
• Assess the effectiveness of FCDO’s new approach to development, emphasizing partnerships and utilization of diverse levers.
• Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the UK’s approach to economic development in Tanzania.

Methodology:
The
evaluation will employ a theory-based qualitative approach, focusing on
the economic pillars of the BIP Strategy. Key methods include:

• Light-touch context and political access assessment.
• Outcome-focused
  evaluation techniques (e.g., outcome harvesting, process tracing) to
  trace the contribution of UK levers to specific outcomes.
• Case studies of impactful and innovative interventions, focusing on tax reform and UK commercial facilitation.
• Key informant interviews with key stakeholders involved in the BIP Strategy.
• Contribution analysis to assess the broader contribution of UK efforts to specific outcomes.
• Process evaluation of the BIP Strategy’s design and implementation.
• Exploration of inclusion and gender considerations.

Timeline:
The evaluation is expected to be completed within a period of Six months, starting from October 2024 – April 2025.
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Consultant Qualifications:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in economics, development studies, or a related field. A Ph.D. is preferred.
• At least five years of experience in conducting evaluations using qualitative methods, ideally within the Tanzanian.
• Senior technical expertise in economic development, trade and investment, and diplomacy/influencing.
• Experience in organizational development and learning.
• Experience working with USAID, FCDO, or other international development partners.
• Experience working in Tanzania.
• Specific emphasis on outcome harvesting in research.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex political economies and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Evidence of published work in peer-reviewed journals.

MODE OF APPLICATION: