Independent Evaluation - Team Leader (Consultant)

Beijing

Organization: AIIB - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Location: Beijing
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

Application close date

04/21/2024

1. Project Background

*** Update for the re-advertisement: The contract period is from December 2, 2024, to August 29, 2025. *** The Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) is a multilateral platform aiming to increase high-quality connectivity infrastructure investment in developing countries in compliance with International Financial Institution (IFI) standards, including by encouraging other investors and financial institutions to adopt such standards. MCDF Secretariat supports the day-to-day operations of the MCDF including the organization of the meetings of the Coordination Committee (CC) which oversees the Collaboration Platform, and the Governing Committee (GC) which decides the use of the funds under the MCDF Finance Facility. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) serves as the Administrator of the MCDF and host of the Secretariat with effect from June 30, 2020. MCDF Secretariat is technically established by, but functionally independent from AIIB. The Governing Instrument (GI) of the Finance Facility of the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) calls for an “Independent Evaluation” of the MCDF operations. Article 31 of GI specifically notes that “An independent evaluation of the operations of the MCDF, including the performance of the Coordination Committee, the Governing Committee, the Secretariat, the IFI implementing Partners, and the Administrator, and the impacts of its activities shall be carried out periodically and financed by the MCDF Finance Facility. The independent evaluation shall include verification of results reported against the Results Framework. The terms of the independent evaluation shall be approved by the Governing Committee”. Further, Article 32 of GI defines the principle of information disclosure stating that “the MCDF shall operate in a transparent manner and the governing documents, overarching activities, annual reports and independent evaluations of the MCDF shall be made publicly available.” NB: As per Article 10, paragraph (r) of GI, MCDF GC’s functions include “approving arrangements and financing for independent evaluation of MCDF.” Accordingly, the engagement of Independent Evaluation: Team Leader is subject to the approval by MCDF GC of the terms of reference of the Independent Evaluation.

2. Objectives of the Assignment

"The Independent Evaluation: Team Leader" will be engaged to lead an independent evaluation of MCDF operations for the entire period of 2021-2025. The evaluation exercise will be carried out in January-July 2024 for completion in July 2024. The evaluation will consider “expected achievement” by the end of 2025. The Team Leader will be responsible for leading the team of independent evaluators consisting of two other members - Senior Evaluation Specialist and Evaluation Specialist - coordinating the overall outputs including the “independent evaluation study”.

3. Scope of Services

The scope of the services of the "Independent Evaluation: Team Leader" is to lead an independent evaluation of MCDF operations for the entire period of 2021-2025, and shall include, but not be limited to the following: i) Lead the “independent evaluation study” based on the “approach paper” to be approved by GC, clarifying the methodologies and specific questions that need to be studied by the Independent Evaluation (i.e., the terms of reference for the independent evaluation as mentioned in Article 31 of the GI); ii) Coordinate the activities of the Independent Evaluation Team comprised of Independent Evaluation: Team Leader, Senior Evaluation Specialist, and Evaluation Specialist; iii) Specify the detailed work assignments of Senior Evaluation Specialist and Evaluation Specialist, and manage and report their respective performance; iv) Coordinate the production of the Independent Evaluation Report of MCDF Operations 2021-2025; v) Manage the consultation with the GC members of the MCDF Finance Facility; and vi) Undertake any other assignments relevant to the objectives of the assignment at the request of GC. It is clarified that the physical production of the Independent Evaluation Report including copy-editing, graphic design, proofreading, printing., etc., as well as electronic and physical publication of the Report will be taken care of by the MCDF Secretariat and will not be the responsibility of Independent Evaluation Team.

4. Consultancy Output / Deliverables

"The Independent Evaluation: Team Leader" in collaboration with Senior Evaluation Specialist and Evaluation Specialist shall produce the following: i) Detailed and individualized work plan of the Evaluation Team members; ii) Draft Independent Evaluation Report for presentation to GC; iii) Final Independent Evaluation Report; iv) Performance evaluation of Senior Evaluation Specialist and Evaluation Specialist; and v) Any other reports/materials as requested by the GC as deemed appropriate in the context of the assignment.

5. Implementation Arrangement

It is anticipated that the Independent Evaluation: Team Leader will primarily work at his/her home office. He/she may visit MCDF Secretariat in Beijing, as well as the headquarters/offices of IFI partners, GC member countries, project beneficiary countries and/or any other locations in accordance with the “approach paper” as approved by the GC, or as may be necessary for the purposes of consultation/information collection. "The Independent Evaluation: Team Leader" will work in a team comprising the Team Leader, Senior Evaluation Specialist and Evaluation Specialist to be engaged individually, but work as a team.

6. Support to the Consultant by the Bank

MCDF Secretariat and the Administrator will make all documents and data available to the Consultant if such documents and data are essential for carrying out the Assignment. MCDF Secretariat and the Administrator shall also provide necessary assistance in making arrangements for the Consultant to work with other governmental/nongovernmental or international agencies as required in carrying out the Independent Evaluation.

7. Knowledge Transfer and Training

N/A

Qualification Requirement

1. Master’s degree or Ph. D or equivalent in economics or other areas relevant to international economic development such as business, finance, public administration, management, or international relations, from a reputable university; 2. Extensive experience in international and/or economic development with preferably a minimum of 25 years of relevant experience, ideally in international financial institutions, including at senior/managerial levels; 3. Demonstrated leadership skills in the evaluation of development projects, development initiatives, and performance of international/development organizations or initiatives; 4. Proven technical skills in evaluation; 5. Excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills; and 6. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English including presentation skills.

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