1)      Number of experts per assignment: 1

2)      Profile of appointed expert(s) to undertake the contract:

Qualifications and experience

·         Advanced degree in a relevant field such as law, public administration, political science, international relations, or project management, with a special focus on governance, justice reform, or international development.

·         10 years of proven experience in conducting evaluations of EU-funded projects, particularly mid-term evaluations with a focus on justice sector reforms, governance, or institutional capacity building.

·         Extensive knowledge of the judiciary and justice systems, including familiarity with the legal and institutional frameworks in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), and experience working with judicial bodies such as courts, prosecutors, and Ministries of Justice.

·         Strong understanding of EU policies and donor-funded programmes in the region, particularly in governance, rule of law, and institutional strengthening.

·         Experience working with key stakeholders such as government institutions, international agencies, and civil society organisations, including effective communication and negotiation skills.

·         Analytical skills and the ability to link cause and effect relationships, demonstrating the capacity to assess complex projects, identify key factors affecting progress, and provide actionable recommendations.

·         Familiarity with gender-sensitive and inclusive evaluation methodologies, ensuring that the evaluation addresses key cross-cutting issues such as inclusivity and non-discrimination.

·         Ability to produce high-quality reports that meet EU standards for evaluation, with attention to clarity, evidence-based analysis, and strategic recommendations.

Technical skills:

·         Good knowledge of M&E systems for development programs and projects

·         Experience and knowledge of field-based M&E

·         Development of evaluation systems

·         Design, delivery and evaluation of M&E training for adults

·         Experience in database design and management

·         Knowledge sharing and design of learning materials

Administrative skills:

·         Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and LibreOffice equivalents) and the Internet

·         Excellent communication and organizational skills

Language skills:

·         Excellent command of written and spoken English (good writing, synthesis and analysis skills, etc.).

·         Proficiency in local languages would be viewed favourably.