International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), the Center for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) and the Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF) seek the services of a consultant to conduct the final external evaluation of the EU-funded project “European Support for Transitional Justice in Africa”/ “Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa”.
The overall objective is to assess the results and impact of the project. The evaluation will be part of the final report as foreseen in the grant agreement. The findings and conclusions of the external evaluation will inform follow-up planning to ensure that future actions build on the results achieved through the project. The evaluation report will also be used by representatives of the European Union to inform current and future interventions in Africa Union member states.
Please find the terms of reference HERE.
Time frame
We estimate that preparatory work for this evaluation will commence no later than 20 November 2026 and end on 5 February 2027. Proposals must include a timeline considering these deadlines.
Budget
Proposals should include a preliminary estimated budget and an appropriate number of workdays according to the methodology and approach of their choice.
Said budget should include all costs to be incurred by the evaluator (e.g. consultant fees and per diem, accommodation, international and local transportation, communication costs, insurance costs, etc.). Relevant staff at ICTJ, CSVR and ATJLF will make their best efforts to assist the consultant to schedule in person or virtual meetings and interviews.
All evaluation costs shall be paid by the consultant as part of the budgeted amount.
Requirements
Key qualifications to successfully complete this consultancy include:
- Solid experience in conceptualizing and conducting evaluations of transitional justice, democracy building, peacebuilding, or human rights programs in post-conflict contexts.
- Extensive experience conducting evaluations of complex programs in diverse settings.
- Previous experience in evaluating EU funded programs/projects.
- Solid knowledge of the African Union and its Member States’ context is required, particularly of the countries covered by the action. Examples of such countries include Ethiopia, The Gambia, Lesotho and South Sudan among others.
- An advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Excellent written and communications skills.
- English proficiency required. Working level French is also required.
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to fill in the application form HERE by 15 November 2026 (updated). Please consider having the following information and supporting documentation ready to submit.
- A brief description of the proposed evaluation approach (candidates do NOT need to develop the full methodology at this point)
- Estimated budget for this evaluation, including the daily consultancy rate.
- CV (upload file)
- An excerpt or full report of a previous evaluation report, if available. (upload file)
- Brief Cover letter
- Any other relevant information demonstrating the suitability of the candidate for the assignment.
Should you encounter any issues, please email hr@ictj.org - include in the subject: "Evaluator AU-EU Project". Applicants must complete and submit an application form to be considered for the consultancy.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application portal will close upon the selection of a qualified candidate on or before the deadline to apply. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
