Internews OverviewInternewsis an international non-profit organization dedicated to giving people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.
Since its formation in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 150 countries worldwide and helped partners reach millions of people with trustworthy information that saves lives, improves livelihoods, and holds institutions accountable.
Founded in 2004, Internews'Earth Journalism Network(EJN) is a global community of over 25,000 journalists dedicated to improving coverage of environmental and climate change issues.
EJN trained over 14,800 journalists and supported the production of over 14,000 stories worldwide on a variety of environmental issues, including climate change, pollution, biodiversity, One Health, wildlife trafficking, energy transition, and management of oceans and coastal resources.
About the OpportunityInternews is seeking a qualified individual consultant, group of consultants, or firm to conduct a midterm evaluation for its EJN Asia-Pacific Phase 2 project aiming to improve governance and accountability in the Asia-Pacific region through a strengthened information ecosystem for informed decision-making and action by citizens, political leaders, and other key decision makers.
The evaluation will help Internews assess project performance, achievements, and implementation, identify good practices and lessons learned, and evaluate potential impact on beneficiaries and the sustainability of results.
Logistics
This is a global remote opportunity.
All work, including data collection, is expected to be done remotely, with limited travel for face-to-face data collection, if the budget allows.
Candidates based anywhere in the world will be considered, with preference to those based in Asia and/or with strong experience in the Asia-Pacific region.
The evaluation is expected to be completed by30 April 2025.
The estimated budget for this evaluation is 15,000 USD, all inclusive.
Project BackgroundFunded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Asia-Pacific Phase 2 was initially designed for 3 years (1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024).
It has been extended for another 2 years (1 January 2025– 31 December 2026) with additional funds.
This is the second phase of the EJN Asia-Pacific project which started in November 2017 and was completed in March 2022.
Building on EJN's past work and extensive network in Asia, the project strengthens the capacity of individual reporters, media outlets, media development organisations, and journalism networks, to increase the quantity and quality of media reporting on themes relating to the environment and natural resource management.
Evaluation PurposeThe purpose of this midterm evaluation (MTE) is to assess the progress and effectiveness of the ongoing EJN Asia-Pacific Phase 2 project for the first 3 years (1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024) to inform decisions on how project implementation may be adjusted and improved in the two-year cost extension period (1 January 2025– 31 December 2026).
The primary intended users of the evaluation are Internews-EJN and the Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok.
In addition, this evaluation aims to identify the lessons learnt and best practices from the project's implementation.
Evaluation QuestionsThis evaluation will be guided by the following questions to assess the project's progress, outcomes, and impact, while also identifying areas for improvement and lessons to inform future initiatives.
To evaluate the outcomes and impact achieved through project implementation.
To assess the project's impact on the quality of environmental media coverage, with a focus on the inclusion of women and marginalized groups, as well as improved access to environmental content.
To examine the project's influence on networking, engagement, and collaboration among journalists and key stakeholders.
To review the progress made against the recommendations of the last evaluation report.
To analyze external factors beyond Internews' control that may have affected the achievement of project outcomes.
To identify lessons learned, best practices, and provide actionable recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of the project's activities during the cost extension phase.
Application Guidelines and RequirementsInterested parties should apply through Internews' website.
Applications should include the documentation below:
A 2-3 page statement of interest/draft proposal, highlighting how your methodological approach will address the scope planned for this evaluation as well as describing how your profile and experience meet the criteria and this assignment.
A CV and 2 references.
Evidence of evaluation work (e.g.
link to evaluation reports or PDF attachments), highlighting evaluation theories and approaches.
A proposed budget with a brief cost justification – including your salary history and/or daily rate for your last 3 consultancies (as an annex to the proposal).
Essential QualificationsMaster's degree in social sciences, international development, evaluation or related field.
At least 7 years' experience conducting evaluation.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods.
Fluency in spoken and written English; other Asian language ability is a plus.
DesirablePhD in relevant field.
More than 5 years' experience as a professional evaluator for international development projects.#J-18808-Ljbffr