PROJECT EVALUATION CONSULTANT - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Friends-International

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Short-term contract

Temporary work

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Associations

No remote

100 - 1000$ gross (Monthly)

From 1 to 3 yrs of exp.

Posted on 06-05-2026

Start: September 2026

> End: December 2026

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Description of the mission

Hello from Friends-International

We’re looking for a PROJECT EVALUATION CONSULTANT (VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS)

Are you an experienced evaluator with a strong background in vocational training, youth employment, or social inclusion? Do you want to contribute to improving programs supporting vulnerable children and youth?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, then you may just be the person we need.

WE ARE

Friends-International (FI), an award-winning NGO founded in Phnom Penh in 1994, empowers children, youth, and their families to build brighter futures. Operating in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Europe, we combine innovative social services with social business approaches to support marginalized children, youth, and their families.

Through the support of the Juniclair Foundation and the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, FI is implementing projects in Cambodia and Laos to support the reintegration of marginalized children and youth through protection, education, vocational training, and employment pathways.

ASSIGNMENT AND DURATION

We are seeking an independent consultant to conduct a mid-term comparative evaluation of vocational training (VT) models implemented under these projects in:

Siem Reap, Cambodia
Luang Prabang, Laos

The evaluation will assess the relevance, effectiveness, operational feasibility, sustainability, and impact of different vocational training approaches, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen future programming.

The assignment is expected to take place over approximately 2 months between September and December 2026.

To apply, please send

CV and cover letter (clearly highlighting relevant evaluation experience and similar assignments)
Proposed methodology and work plan
Example of previous evaluations
Financial proposal (all-inclusive)

For a detailed Terms of Reference, please visit: [here]

Profile

Does this describe you?

Proven experience in conducting external evaluations
Strong background in vocational training, employment, livelihoods, or youth development
Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
Experience with qualitative and participatory evaluation methods
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Excellent spoken and written English
Strong commitment to Child Protection and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) principles

Key responsibilities and Deliverables

Develop an inception report (methodology and work plan)
Conduct desk review, interviews, and field visits
Perform comparative analysis of vocational training models
Submit draft and final evaluation reports
Present key findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Friends-International

Ensure all children and youth are protected from risks and abuse and support children to go to school, young people to find gainful employment and families to be able to support their own children.

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The company's mission is to design eco-responsible products and services aligned with the needs of the ecological transformation.

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Friends-International

Ensure all children and youth are protected from risks and abuse and support children to go to school, young people to find gainful employment and families to be able to support their own children.

💡 Responsible products or services

The company's mission is to design eco-responsible products and services aligned with the needs of the ecological transformation.

Website
Unknown
Between 250 and 2000 employees
Associations

Friends-International did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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