CALL FOR EXTERNAL QUALITY EVALUATOR

Project Background

The MANDELA project is an international Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education initiative implemented by a consortium of higher education institutions and expert organizations from Israel, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Europe. The project aims to strengthen higher education through curriculum innovation, staff capacity building, and the integration of cultural diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, and Value and Knowledge Education (VaKE).

Purpose of the Call

The MANDELA consortium invites qualified and independent experts to apply for the position of External Quality Evaluator. The evaluator will provide an objective and evidence-based assessment of the project’s implementation, quality, progress, and impact, in line with Erasmus+ CBHE quality assurance requirements.

Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The External Quality Evaluator will be responsible for:

• Reviewing the overall project design, implementation, and management processes

• Assessing progress toward project objectives, milestones, and indicators

• Evaluating the quality of deliverables, training activities, curriculum development, and COIL implementation

• Reviewing dissemination, visibility, and sustainability measures

• Identifying strengths, risks, challenges, and good practices

• Providing clear, actionable recommendations for improvement

The evaluator is expected to produce:

• Mid-term Evaluation Report

• Final Evaluation Report

Budget

The total budget allocated for the External Quality Evaluation is up to 8,000 EUR, covering all evaluation activities and deliverables for the full project duration.
Payments will be made according to contractual arrangements linked to the submission and approval of the required evaluation reports.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in external evaluation of EU-funded or international projects, preferably Erasmus+ CBHE

• Strong background in higher education and quality assurance

• Experience with evaluation methodologies and analytical reporting

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Ability to work independently and objectively

• No conflict of interest with any MANDELA consortium partner

Eligibility and Independence

The External Quality Evaluator must be fully independent and must not have been involved in the preparation, implementation, or management of the MANDELA project, nor be affiliated with any partner institution.

 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

1. A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. A short cover letter describing relevant experience

3. Examples of previous evaluation work (if available)

Applications should be sent by email to:
ab.ghadir@sakhnin.ac.il  
Subject line: MANDELA – External Quality Evaluator Application

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Relevant experience and expertise

• Quality and clarity of the proposed evaluation approach

• Knowledge of Erasmus+ CBHE projects

• Cost-effectiveness within the available budget

Equal Opportunities and Disclaimer

The MANDELA project promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

This project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The views expressed herein are those of the MANDELA consortium and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission.