International Rescue Committee Hiring Remote External Evaluation Consultant for ESF+ Refugee Project|Apply by 19 Jul 2026
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Poland is inviting experienced evaluation professionals to apply for a Remote External Evaluation Consultant consultancy under the OPPORTUNITY: Fostering Economic and Social Wellbeing of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland and Germany through Opportunity Self-Employment Social Innovation Model project. This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an international initiative supporting refugee livelihoods while working remotely between July and September 2026.
Funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) Social Innovation+ Initiative, the project is implemented by IRC Poland in collaboration with partners in Poland, Germany, and Lithuania. The selected consultant will conduct the project’s final independent evaluation, helping assess its achievements and identify lessons that can strengthen future refugee and economic inclusion programmes.
About the Consultancy
The External Evaluation Consultant will lead the final assessment of the OPPORTUNITY project using internationally recognized evaluation standards. The consultancy is entirely remote, making it suitable for qualified professionals located in different regions.
The successful consultant will work closely with project stakeholders to evaluate the project’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability based on the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria.
Key Responsibilities
The selected consultant will be expected to:
- Conduct a comprehensive desk review of project documentation.
- Design and develop an appropriate evaluation methodology.
- Carry out remote interviews with consortium partners and key stakeholders.
- Facilitate virtual focus group discussions where required.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
- Assess project performance using the OECD-DAC evaluation framework.
- Prepare a comprehensive External Evaluation Report with findings, conclusions, and practical recommendations.
The consultant will provide evidence-based insights that will help guide future humanitarian and development programming.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
- An advanced university degree in:
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Development Studies
- Evaluation
- Or a related field
- A minimum of three years of experience evaluating:
- EU-funded projects
- Humanitarian programmes
- International development initiatives
- Proven experience applying the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Experience in refugee response, migration, entrepreneurship, or economic recovery programmes will be considered a strong advantage.
Candidates with experience working across international partnerships and multi-country projects are encouraged to apply.
Why This Opportunity Is Worth Considering
This consultancy offers experienced evaluation professionals the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project focused on improving the economic and social wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees across Europe.
Benefits of this consultancy include:
- Fully remote working arrangement.
- Flexible consultancy period from July to September 2026.
- Collaboration with an internationally recognized humanitarian organization.
- Opportunity to support innovative refugee self-employment initiatives.
- Experience working within a European Social Fund Plus project.
- Meaningful contribution to future humanitarian and development programming.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants should prepare the following documents:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter (maximum one page) explaining how they meet the selection criteria.
- A financial offer outlining their consultancy fees.
Applications should be submitted via email to:
The application deadline is 19 July 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and IRC Poland may close the recruitment process before the advertised deadline if a suitable consultant is identified.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for professionals working in monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian assistance, international development, research, and refugee programming.
Suitable candidates include:
- Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants.
- Independent Evaluation Specialists.
- Development Researchers.
- Humanitarian Programme Evaluators.
- Refugee and Migration Experts.
- Economic Recovery Specialists.
- Social Innovation Consultants.
Professionals with strong analytical skills and experience delivering high-quality evaluation reports for international donors will be well positioned for this consultancy.
Final Thoughts
The International Rescue Committee’s Remote External Evaluation Consultant opportunity offers experienced professionals the chance to contribute to an important European initiative supporting Ukrainian refugees. By conducting an independent evaluation of the OPPORTUNITY project, the successful consultant will help generate valuable evidence that informs future refugee, livelihood, and social innovation programmes.
Qualified candidates who meet the required experience and academic qualifications are encouraged to submit their CV, cover letter, and financial offer as soon as possible. Applications should be emailed to kamila.garnczarska@rescue.org no later than 19 July 2026, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the recruitment process may close early if a suitable candidate is selected.
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