Summative Evaluation - COMIC Relief Project at Terre des hommes (TDH)

EVALUATION TIMEFRAME AND DELIVERABLES.

The evaluator should produce:

1. Inception report as per the firms/ consultant’s template including the tools/materials/templates. The inception report MUST include the detailed evaluation work-plan and evaluation matrix.
2. Sharing detailed data collection plans and tools in time for Tdh to be able to conduct quality assurance.
3. Sharing ALL the cleaned qualitative and quantitative data collected from the different sources. This should include code books.
4. Briefing and debriefing meetings in addition to the routine meetings and discussions with the Tdh team.
5. The final evaluation report (based on the firms/consultant`s template, incorporating comments and technical inputs from the reference group) with a summary of the evaluation brief (2-pager at maximum) and a power point presentation detailing the purpose, process, findings, and recommendations of the evaluation.
6. Updated results framework that clearly shows the status/value of Project indicators visa-vis the targets

To facilitate the process, Tdh will ensure;

1. Timely review and validation of the inception report.
2. Timely review and validation of data collection tools and data collection approaches.
3. Beneficiary lists to facilitate sampling for the beneficiary surveys are provided.
4. Provision of requisite documents for the desk reviews i.e., project reports, evaluation reports, project proposal and theoretical frameworks for the project.
5. Provision of research assistants/ enumerators (to be paid by the consultant) in case they will be required.

The timeline provided for this is 6 weeks from awarding of the tender.

REQUIREMENTS

• A consultancy firm with valid registrations, and it should have legal registration paperwork in Kenya and formal access to the locations of the programme implementation.
• The selected firm/ consultant should possess the following minimum qualifications as follows:

Qualifications and experience

Academic skills

1. Master's degree in advanced applied research/evaluation methods/ economics, social sciences, or any related academic discipline or an affiliation with a research institution or a university, holding a PhD, or being in pursuit of a PhD in a relevant field is an advantage.

Previous Experience

• 5 of years evaluating development programmes
• At least two evaluation contracts of similar value, nature and complexity implemented over the last three years or more.
• Strong background in monitoring and evaluation techniques and ideal experience child protection programming in development contexts.
• Conversant with the context in Nairobi`s informal settlements will be an added advantage.
• Experience in developing and implementing Evaluations with the UN, International NGOs or donors.
• Familiarity with the OECD/DAC evaluation framework.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in survey design, implementation of surveys and statistical data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication, writing and presentation skills in English and Swahili.
• Ability to analyse complex interventions.