Final Evaluation of Project- Land and Corruption in Africa at Transparency International - Kenya

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE

The evaluator(s) is/are expected to deliver:

• An inception report, not exceeding 10 pages, outlining the proposed methodology, stakeholders for interviews and focus group discussions, data collection tools and timeframe of planned actions by 5 September 2025.
• A draft evaluation report for review and comments by TI-S, not exceeding 30 pages, along with its annexes, by 31 October 2025. While considering the comments provided on the draft, the evaluator(s) shall use their independent and impartial judgment in preparing the final report.
• An online validation meeting with key stakeholders to discuss findings and feedback on draft report, with design, facilitation and documentation of a participatory workshop, incl. PowerPoint presentation, to discuss and validate the draft report, by 14 November 2025.
• A final evaluation report documenting the evaluation process and results following a clear structure (see structure below), not exceeding 40 pages (excluding the annexes and the executive summary), by 28 November 2025. It should be accompanied by a summary PowerPoint presentation. The evaluation report will contain the findings, conclusions, and recommendations as well as lessons learned with action-oriented recommendations. All presentations and reports should be submitted in English, in electronic form, in accordance with the deadlines stipulated above. The evaluator(s) is responsible for editing and quality control of language. Annexes to the Final Report should be kept to an absolute minimum, only those annexes that serve to demonstrate or clarify an issue related to a significant finding should be included. Existing documents should be referenced but not necessarily annexed.
• Please note that the timeline is indicative and will be confirmed during the inception phase with the selected evaluator(s).
• Guidance and quality assurance:
• The findings should be referenced.
• The evaluator(s) approach should be guided by the TI's Impact Matrix methodology
• The research should abide by ethical protocols including participant confidentiality and privacy, and by data protection regulations.
• The TI Secretariat retains the sole rights with respect to all distribution, dissemination, and publication of the deliverables.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The evaluator(s) should have the following qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, international development, public policy, or related field
• Proven experience in international development, with demonstrated expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning of complex multi-country projects and programmes
• Strong command of mixed-methods research, including advanced quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Substantial knowledge and hands-on experience working with advocacy-oriented organizations, civil society networks, and governance programming
• Deep understanding of good governance and anti-corruption
• Extensive experience working in and with Sub-Saharan African contexts, including understanding of local political, social, and institutional dynamics.
• Demonstrated track record in conducting rigorous evaluations using DAC criteria, impact assessment methodologies, participatory and GESI-sensitive approaches
• Command of written and spoken English, with proven ability to produce high-quality analytical reports for diverse stakeholder audiences
• Strong commitment to principles of transparency, integrity, and ethical evaluation practice
• Proficiency in English
• Availability from August through November 2025 for fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and report delivery; including to participate in person in the final project meeting at the end of September/beginning of October.

The following qualifications would be an advantage:

• Experience working in and with some of the eight target countries
• Knowledge of land governance
• Proficiency in French
• Familiarity with the activities of TI
• Experience in results-based management and impact monitoring approaches.