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Evaluation and Performance Senior Consultant

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Overview
This is a senior consultant role within the Evaluation and Performance team of the BDO International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department. The role involves winning and leading evaluation teams of consultants and analysts to deliver assignments in the domain of evaluation and value-for-money (VFM) / performance audit.
IIDA carries out these assignments for international donor organisations all over the world - including EU bodies, UN organisations, government development agencies and charitable foundations. By helping these organisations perform better, our team supports them in improving economic, social and political conditions in dozens of countries around the world.
You'll Be Someone With
- Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner
- A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, international development, economics or operational research.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, VFM/performance audits and/or organisational reviews.
- Experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months.
- Experience of working with development finance institutions (MDBs, multilateral or bilateral climate funds, national / regional development banks).
- Demonstrated experience and a strong understanding of impact measurement and investment frameworks, in the context of sustainable and innovative financing.
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At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
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Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.


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We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.
Looking Ahead
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