Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant

Client: Democratic Progress Institute (DPI)

Project Title: Supporting Peace Through Dialogue by Engaging the Leading Actors and Civil Society in Türkiye

Duration: 18 months

Location: Remote in UK (Flexibility to come to London office if required)

Start Date: ASAP

Daily Rate: £390 a day( one day a week for 18 months) pro-rated as £28,667 per annum)

Background

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) is an independent non-governmental organisation established in consultation with international experts in conflict resolution and democratic advancement in Türkiye and the region. DPI seeks to promote peace and democracy building through strengthened public dialogue and political engagement.

Through its Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), the European Union is funding an 18-month programme on supporting inclusive dialogue and peacebuilding in Türkiye.

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to design, set up, and operationalise a functional M&E framework that will enable systematic data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning throughout the project lifecycle.

DPI is looking for an experienced M&E consultant to conduct baseline and final evaluations of the project, as well as design all the monitoring and evaluation tools to meet our KPIs for the EU project.

The consultant will:

• Conduct baseline and endline evaluations of the project..
• Establish monitoring and evaluation tools, and reporting systems.
• Ensure alignment with donor requirements and international M&E standards.

Scope of Work

1. M&E Framework Development
   • Review project proposal, logframe, donor requirements, and implementation plans.
   • Develop M&E plan based on project logframe and performance indicators.

1. Indicators

• Conduct baseline endline evaluation in line with the logframe.
• Develop data sources, frequency, responsibility matrix.

1. Tool & System Development

• Develop baseline and endline surveys.
• Design standardised data collection tools in line with logframe.
• Develop data management system database.

1. Reporting System

• Develop templates and data visualisation dashboards for donor reports.
• Prepare M&E reports on a quarterly basis and by donor reporting deadlines (i.e.: at 6, 12, and 18 months).
• Assess progress toward targets on a monthly basis providing feedback for Programmes’ team.

1. Ethical Considerations

• Informed consent from participants.
• Confidentiality and data protection.
• Cultural sensitivity in data collection.

Deliverables & Timelines (not limited to)

Task

Deadline

1

Develop detailed workplan.

Week 1

2

Conduct baseline evaluation in line with logframe for the project.

15 Feb 2026

3

Develop data collection tools and databases to meet KPIs.

15 Feb 2026

4

Design reporting templates and dashboards .

15 Mar 2027

5

Prepare M&E reports by key deadlines.

at 6, 12, and 18 months

6

Create M&E quarterly reports.

Quarterly

7

Conduct endline evaluation and handover report.

1 July 2027

Reporting line

The M&E consultant will be reporting directly to the Head of Programmes on progress and deliverables.

Level of Effort (LoE)

90-100 days over 18 months.

Flexibility will be required. Exact number of days to be agreed after reviewing work plan/proposal from the consultant.

Fees & Payment

Daily rate: £390-£430 (depending on experience)

Paid upon completion of each deliverable.

Key requirements

• Degree (or qualification) in M&E, Statistics, Development Studies, or comparable professional experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience designing M&E systems for NGO projects.
• Additional 2+ years’ experience working as an independent consultant.
• Knowledge and experience of M&E for EU projects.
• Strong experience with logframes, results-based management, and donor compliance.
• Proven skills in data collection tools and analysis software.

UK-based remote role. Should be flexible to come to London office if required. (TBC with Head of Programmes)

How to apply

Please send your CV to operations.support@democraticprogress.org along with a proposal for the above assignment including:

• How you meet the required criteria
• Number of days required for each deliverable
• Daily rate (and any other expenses) and availability.