World Vision is seeking to hire a consultant/s to conduct the final evaluation of a social accountability project in Malawi, funded by Tilitonse Fund, a grant-making facility jointly funded by the Department for International Development, UK (DFID), Irish Aid and the Royal Norwegian Embassy. The project is titled ‘Mankhambira Sambizga Mwana’ (‘Mankhambira, Educate a child). The purpose of the project (October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014) is ‘To enhance citizen voice and action for more inclusiveness, accountability and responsiveness in education governance’.It is a social accountability / local advocacy in education project implemented in 8 Group Village Heads of Traditional Authority Mankhambira in Nkhatabay district, Malawi. It has a target group of 20,000 people.
Purpose and Scope of the Evaluation
The purpose of the evaluation is to assess progress made towards achievement of the specific outputs of the project, its outcomes and impact. The evaluation shall also assess the extent to which the funded project has contributed to the achievement of the Tilitonse desired long-term and short term results with reference to specific indicators in the Tilitonse Log frame. The evaluation study is expected to provide information on relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the project and its achievements. The study should further provide information on coverage, in terms of the district, Traditional Area and list of targeted stakeholders and at what levels. Specifically the evaluation intends to achieve the following objectives:
· To determine the extent to which project outcome and outputs have been attained both quantitatively and qualitatively through comparison with the baseline.
· To provide concrete evidence of the difference the project has been able to achieve, of how the project achieved the difference, and determine the extent to which this can be attributed to the funded project.
· To establish the relevance of the Theory of Change, Political Economy Analysis in relation to the project results.
· To determine the relationship between the achievements made by the project to the overall Tilitonse Programme results aimed at achieving change in equitability, accountability, transparency and inclusiveness of institutions targeted by the funded project.
· To identify and isolate key lessons learned from the project intervention that can inform the design of similar projects in future.
· To develop strategic recommendations for future governance projects.
Methodology
The final project evaluation will be conducted in the 8 Group Village Heads of Traditional Authority Mankhambira in Nkhatabay district, Malawi, where the project is working. It will combine quantitative and qualitative approaches, and primary and secondary information collection sources. The approaches will comprise a structured questionnaire administered to a representative sample, focus groups discussions, key informant interviews and case studies. The consultant will ensure consistency between the methodology and the sampling of the baseline assessment and the final evaluation. The evaluation should use a gender sensitive and participatory approach, involving World Vision staff, and the key project stakeholders. These will form an evaluation committee who will plan, design, conduct and analyze the information to be collected.
Indicative timeline:late November – December 2014
Duration of the consultancy assignment: approx. 30 days, including field work in the target locations.
Indicative budget: the consultants are expected to present their own offer based on the TOR and the project documents embedded in it.
Qualification and experience:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individual and consulting firms with knowledge and experience in undertaking evaluations of governance projects. The desired qualifications and experience are as follows:
· At least a Masters Degree in Political Science Development Studies/Project Management or any other relevant qualification.
· Experience in evaluating similar governance project funded by development partners in Malawi and in the Sub- Saharan region.
· Knowledge and analytical skills to review programmes in related discipline.
· Clear understanding of local goveranance policies, frameworks and functions in Malawi.
· Knowledge of good governance principles and international practices and standards.
How to apply:
Interested consultants who meet the requirements stated in these terms of reference should submit separate technical and financial proposals to the address below. Technical proposal should contain detailed curriculum vitae for the applicants. The application should also contain contact details for two independent referees with in-depth and proven knowledge of the applicant’s expertise and relevant work experience, and one sample of previous evaluation led by the consultant.
Submissions marked “Mankhambira Sambizga Mwana - End of Project Evaluation” should be sent electronically by 12 November, 2014 to the following email address:elisa.malnis@worldvision.org.uk
Queries, if any, can be sent to the same address
Full details of the Terms of Reference are attached.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
