Objective of the contract
While the promotion of anti-corruption by German Development Cooperation has been on the agenda for a while, increased attention has been given to the strengthening of anti-corruption efforts with the performance profile anti-corruption and integrity in 2022 by the BMZ. BMZ’s approach consists of two components: mainstreaming anti-corruption across German development cooperation and interventions promoting anti-corruption in partner countries.
The focus of the evaluation is on the question to which degree the BMZ‘s approach to curb corruption is appropriate and suitable to contribute to the prevention and reduction of corruption as a development obstacle. The evaluation will provide insights and recommendations for BMZ and implementing organisations with regards to mainstreaming anti-corruption and effectiveness of direct measures of anti-corruption.
As part of the evaluation, DEval will conduct a case study in Colombia, probably between 16 and 27 March 2026. Field work for the case study will take approximately two weeks. DEval is looking for a Local Consultant to prepare, implement, and follow-up on the case study on behalf of DEval. Tasks will include organizing, conducting and recording interviews in Colombia and carrying out document/ literature reviews, as well as managing the logistics as part of the case study.
Required qualifications
· University degree as evidenced by diploma (Master’s degree or equivalent)
· Professional experience in qualitative data collection and documentation, incl. conducting semi-structured interviews and/or focus group discussion proven by minimum two reference projects
· Professional experience in anti-corruption or an equivalent of sectoral expertise in Governance evidenced by two reference projects
· Professional experience with different development partners and/ or public institutions and/or non-governmental organizations (NGO) in Colombia evidenced by CV and/or references
· Good computer skills (Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point) evidenced by CV/certificates and/or references
· Very good knowledge of and ability to work in English (at least C1, written and oral) evidenced by CV and/or certificates
· Very good knowledge of and ability to work in Spanish (written and oral), evidenced by CV and/or certificates
Contract period: 9 March 2026 – 17 April 2026
The tender documents can be found here:
https://www.dtvp.de/Satellite/public/company/project/CXS0YE4YTULUFNCL/en/overview
Questions about the tender can be submitted electronically via the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) until 12 February 2026.
Offers can be be submitted electronically via the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) by 23 February 2026, 9.00 am CEST.
About DEval
The German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval) was founded in 2012 and is based in Bonn. The institute is organized as a German non-profit institution with limited liability (German Limited Liability Companies Act, GmbH). Its sole shareholder is the German Federal Government, represented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The main task of DEval is the independent analysis and assessment (evaluation) of German development cooperation interventions. Additional tasks include the development of appropriate methods and standards, providing qualification measures, as well as supporting evaluation capacity building in the partner countries for German development cooperation. The institute thereby engages in various national and international forms of cooperation.
