Consultant for Program Evaluation to Measure the outcome and Impact of the WRC’s Program with Systematic Documentation
Program: WRC’s core programs to inspire Cambodian women and girls toward self-determination
Contract DurationBudget: USD
Payment: Lump sum linked to deliverables
Objectives
The evaluation aims to quantify how well the WRC’s January 2021–December 2025 interventions achieved their desired outputs and outcomes. The assessment will comprehensively measure the impact of our programs by evaluating quantifiable changes in beneficiaries’ knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and socio-economic status. This will enable us to assess the ongoing relevance and long-term sustainability of our interventions, and produce actionable, evidence-based recommendations that will guide program improvements and inform the next strategic planning period.
Scope of Work:
The consultant will assess all six strategic focused themes listed above across WRC’s activities in Siem Reap and surrounding areas, covering 30 working days from 1-30 September 2025, with attention to both direct outputs and long-term impacts.
- Evaluation Questions:
- Key questions include:
- To what extent have program activities achieved the intended outputs and outcomes?
- What changes in beneficiaries’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and socio-economic status can be attributed to WRC interventions?
- How relevant and culturally appropriate were the program approaches?
- How efficiently were resources deployed to deliver results?
- What evidence exists of lasting impact and sustainability beyond program completion? (should include in lesson learned and best practices)
- Could you suggest and/or recommend what and how WRC should bring more success or positive changes in the next 3 or 5 years?
- Methodology
- The consultant will propose a mixed-methods approach, including:
- Desk review of program documents, M&E data, reports, and baseline/endline surveys
- Key informant interviews with WRC staff, partners, local authorities, and donor representatives
- Focus group discussions with beneficiaries (women, girls, fathers/men, youth ambassadors)
- Structured surveys or outcome harvesting to quantify changes at individual and community levels
- Case studies to illustrate success stories and unintended outcomes
- Data triangulation and gap analysis
- An inception report must outline detailed methods, sampling strategy, data collection tools, and a work plan.
- Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in program evaluation, ideally within gender, family, or community development sectors
- Proven expertise in mixed-methods research and participatory evaluation
- Familiarity with Cambodian development context, local languages, and cultural norms
- Strong analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills
