Terms of Reference Impact and Learning Consultancy at Solidaridad Eastern & Central Africa Expertise Centre (SECAEC)

SCOPE OF WORK

The Impact and Learning Consultant (“the Cosultant”) will:

• Audit and Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive audit of existing PMEL (Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) systems and processes to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities
• Learning Framework Development: Co-create a Regional Learning Framework/Agenda with clear learning questions, aligned with the MASP objectives and regional priorities. Propose and pilot outcome-based evaluation methodologies to improve programmatic decision-making.
• Capacity Building: Train key teams (Management, Country Managers, Program, Innovation, M&E, HR, and Communications) on the Learning Framework and research methodologies. Identify and train internal and external learning champions to support the operationalization of the framework.
• Knowledge Management: Revise and enhance the Knowledge Management Framework to ensure effective storage, access, and use of organizational knowledge. Co-develop a plan for producing learning products (e.g., papers, case studies) and ensure at least one product is developed during the consultancy.
• Learning Dissemination: Develop a strategy for organizing learning events (in-person and online) to share thematic insights. Ensure at least one learning event is delivered during the consultancy. Strengthen impact communication, including: a) reviewing Solidaridad’s communication collateral for our website to communicate impact effectively; and b) enhancing stakeholder pitch decks, fact sheets, and pamphlets with data-driven insights.
• Sustainability: Develop strategies to ensure learning systems and practices are sustained and scaled beyond the consultancy period.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Audit Report: Comprehensive review of PMEL systems.
• Learning Framework/Agenda: Document with learning questions and methodologies.
• Training Materials and Report: Detailed training modules and post-training assessment report.
• Evaluation Plan: Pilot-tested outcome-based learning methodology.
• Knowledge Management Framework: Revised framework with actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge Products: At least one learning product (e.g., case study or paper).
• Learning Event Plan and Execution: Plan for events and delivery of one event.
• Impact Communication Report: Strategies for website, pitch decks, and other communication tools.