Performance Evaluation of Workforce Augmentation Program KONEKTE
Summary — This report presents the findings of an independent final evaluation of USAID/Haiti’s Workforce Augmentation Program KONesans E Konpetans TEknik (KONEKTE). The evaluation assesses whether KONEKTE achieved its intended results, identifies lessons learned, and provides guidance for future USAID/Haiti programs focused on governance and institutional strengthening.
Key Findings
- KONEKTE's design empowered GOH officials to choose and manage their own TAs, making it relevant to their concerns.
- USAID technical offices determined the scope of KONEKTE assistance, limiting GOH's ability to set priorities.
- KONEKTE strengthened GOH's voice in decision-making within USAID programs.
- KONEKTE's implementation was inefficient, affected by internal management factors and external instability.
- KONEKTE contributed to building GOH capacity to identify and hire appropriate technical assistance.
Full Description
Social Impact’s Haiti Evaluation and Survey Services project conducted an independent final evaluation of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Haiti’s Workforce Augmentation Program KONesans E Konpetans TEknik (KONEKTE) Activity implemented by Management Systems International. KONEKTE was designed to fill workforce vacancies and provide Technical Advisors (TAs) to select Government of Haiti (GOH) counterparts to support the United States Government’s post-earthquake strategy. The evaluation report assesses whether KONEKTE achieved intended results, identifies lessons learned, and provides guidance for future USAID/Haiti programs. KONEKTE placed 45 TAs with 11 GOH counterparts. However, recruitment was slower than planned. Changes in USAID, Implementing Partner and GOH counterpart leadership, challenges aligning multiple key stakeholders’ vision and needs and external social, political and economic factors affected efficiency.