Oxfam Mid-Term Review Consultant Job 2026 | Time to Care Project (Apply Before 10 April)

If you’re an experienced evaluation specialist passionate about gender equality, social justice, and impactful development programming, this consultancy opportunity with Oxfam in Kenya could be your next big career move. The organization is seeking a highly qualified consultant or consultancy firm to conduct a Mid-Term Review (MTR) of its flagship Time to Care (TTC) Project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving care infrastructure and gender equality for women and girls.

Job Overview

• Position: Mid-Term Review Consultant
• Location: Nairobi (Hybrid, with travel across project counties)
• Counties Covered: Nairobi, Nakuru, Kiambu, and Mombasa
• Contract Type: Consultancy
• Duration: May 2026 – June 2026
• Working Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: As per Oxfam Kenya consultancy rates
• Deadline: 10 April 2026

This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a large-scale, donor-funded project focused on addressing unpaid care work and advancing the rights of domestic workers.

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About Oxfam Kenya

Oxfam is a globally recognized confederation of 21 organizations operating in over 60 countries. Its mission is to tackle poverty and inequality by empowering communities, advocating for systemic change, and delivering humanitarian support.

In Kenya, Oxfam works closely with local partners, civil society organizations, and communities to implement sustainable development programs. Its approach emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and amplifying the voices of marginalized populations—particularly women and girls.

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About the Time to Care Project

The Time to Care (TTC) Project is a six-year initiative (2023–2028) funded by Global Affairs Canada. Implemented in partnership with local organizations, the project aims to:

• Improve gender equality in care systems
• Strengthen care infrastructure for women and girls
• Promote recognition of domestic work as formal employment

The project targets over 5,900 direct beneficiaries and impacts more than 2 million people indirectly, including vulnerable households, small-scale farmers, and domestic workers.

Its strategy is built around two key pillars:

1. Promoting gender-equitable social norms
2. Strengthening policies and systems that support care work

Purpose of the Mid-Term Review

The Mid-Term Review (MTR) will take place during Year 4 of implementation and serves as a critical learning and evaluation milestone. The selected consultant will:

• Assess progress against project outcomes
• Identify successes, challenges, and unintended results
• Provide actionable recommendations for the remaining project period
• Support adaptive management and strategic decision-making

The MTR will also contribute to collective learning among stakeholders, including project participants, partners, and donors.

Key Objectives of the Assignment

The consultancy aims to:

• Measure progress against intermediate and immediate outcomes
• Evaluate project effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and coherence
• Identify lessons learned and best practices
• Inform adjustments for Years 4–6 of implementation

This work is particularly important given the persistent inequalities faced by women in unpaid care and domestic work, and the need for stronger protections and recognition.

Methodology and Approach

The consultant will adopt Oxfam’s Feminist Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (FMEAL) framework. This approach emphasizes:

• Participatory and inclusive evaluation methods
• Power-sharing with local partners and communities
• Ethical and safe data collection practices
• Recognition of diverse knowledge systems

Data Collection Methods Include:

• Key informant interviews with policymakers and community leaders
• Focus group discussions with domestic workers and employers
• Personal impact stories from women domestic workers
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis

All tools will be co-designed, translated into Kiswahili, and pre-tested before use.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Designing the evaluation framework and tools
• Conducting field data collection across target counties
• Analyzing and triangulating data from multiple sources
• Facilitating validation workshops with stakeholders
• Producing high-quality reports and knowledge products

The assignment will follow a structured 63-day timeline, covering inception, data collection, analysis, validation, and reporting phases.

Expected Deliverables

Key outputs include:

• Inception report with methodology and workplan
• Data collection tools (translated and tested)
• Draft and final MTR reports
• Cleaned datasets and analysis outputs
• Two-page summary briefs (English & Kiswahili)
• Presentation of findings to stakeholders

The consultant must ensure all deliverables meet Oxfam’s quality standards and adhere to agreed timelines.

Required Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in conducting high-quality evaluations
• Strong background in gender-sensitive and participatory methodologies
• Expertise in domestic worker rights, decent work, or gender-based violence
• Experience working with civil society and grassroots organizations
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage teams and logistics effectively

Familiarity with digital data collection tools and storytelling approaches (e.g., videos, narratives) is an added advantage.

Ethics and Safeguarding

Oxfam places strong emphasis on ethical research and safeguarding. The consultant must adhere to:

• Oxfam’s Evaluation Policy
• WHO ethical guidelines on gender-based violence research
• Confidentiality and “Do No Harm” principles

Special care must be taken when working with vulnerable populations to ensure safety, dignity, and informed consent.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system:

• Technical Criteria: 80%
• Financial Proposal: 20%

Key evaluation areas include:

• Understanding of the Terms of Reference
• Methodological rigor and innovation
• Experience with similar evaluations
• Quality assurance and data management
• Team composition and logistics capacity

How to Apply

Interested consultants or firms should submit an Expression of Interest including:

• Technical proposal outlining methodology
• Financial proposal with detailed budget
• CVs and organizational profile (if applicable)
• References from previous similar assignments

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This consultancy is more than just an evaluation assignment—it’s a chance to contribute to meaningful social change. By assessing and strengthening the Time to Care Project, you’ll help shape policies and practices that uplift domestic workers, promote gender equality, and transform care systems in Kenya.

Working with Oxfam also places you at the forefront of global development efforts, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and influencing impactful programs.