ToR to Hire a Consultant for the Diagnostic Assessment of LIWAY-II Project

This Terms of Reference (ToR) outlines the assignment and requirements for hiring a consultant to support the Livelihoods Improvement for Women and Youth (LIWAY) programme phase II. The focus of this assignment is to define tasks and responsibilities, as well as to specify the expected deliverables.

Educational Background:

• A Masters in a relevant field such as Development Economics, Labour Economics, Market Systems Development, Gender Studies, International Development, or other related social sciences.

Demonstrated Experience:

• A proven track record in conducting comprehensive studies and assessments for development programs, particularly in the fields of market systems development (MSD), youth and women’s economic empowerment, and private sector engagement.
• Substantial experience in the Ethiopian context, with an in-depth understanding of the labour market, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) ecosystem, and the policy environment related to employment.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting analysis and developing strategies related to the core themes of this assignment: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), climate-responsive markets (green jobs), and conflict-sensitive programming.
• Team Capacity: Ability to mobilize and lead a multi-disciplinary team with combined expertise covering the key assessment areas of the assignment. The CVs submitted must show relevant knowledge and experience in GESI, climate, and conflict analysis.
• Research Skills: Proven experience and expertise in designing and implementing mixed-methods research, including both qualitative (interviews, FGDs) and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent written and spoken proficiency in both English and Amharic.
• Ethical Standards: Must adhere to SNV policies, principles, and core values, including a commitment to ethical standards and a code of conduct.