Social Impact Tender

Pre-qualification are invited for Local evaluation experts, dos evaluation of the bureau of educational and cultural affairs countering disinformation programming, various Project Objective: Under Functional Area 3: Diplomacy, Media and Cultural Affairs Programs of the Department’s Performance Management and Evaluation Services IDIQ, the Evaluation Division in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in the State Department, Social Impact is providing evaluation services for an independent evaluation of ECA’s Countering Disinformation Programming. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine both the immediate outcomes of ECA programs in addressing disinformation, as well as the contributions ECA programs make in the more complex disinformation landscape. The evaluation will provide evidence to support programmatic decision-making by ECA and Posts in order to better leverage ECA programs to counter disinformation. The findings of this evaluation will provide data to Congress on the use of the $12 million disinformation allocation and contribute to future funding decisions for any additional disinformation funding the Bureau receives. This evaluation will cover program participants and beneficiaries from FY 2018 through FY 2020. Position Description: Social Impact is seeking multiple Local Evaluation Experts to fill positions in the following countries: Ukraine, Serbia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Latvia. Each Evaluation Expert will participate in the development of research methods, instruments, and protocols, and will lead local data collection and compilation, facilitate focus group discussions and interviews, conduct data analysis, provide technical inputs, and contribute to the drafting and finalizing of client deliverables as needed. These are temporary, part-time positions reporting to the U.S.-based Evaluation Team Leader working closely with the SI management team. The period of performance will last from December 2020 – January 2021, and will require 10 days of effort. Responsibilities: Maintain clear and regular communication with the research team and HQ support staff and ensure the HQ team is made aware of any risks, problems, or challenges that arise in a timely manner. Organize and conduct focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews, and/or surveys of beneficiaries and partners of ECA’s countering disinformation programming. Collect, clean, store, and manage both qualitative and quantitative data. Share research results with the Evaluation Team Leader and SI HQ project staff. Travel within country of assignment for fieldwork as needed. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID),