Terms of Reference for Endline Evaluation Consultancy at Terre des hommes (TDH)

Terre des hommes is the leading Swiss child relief agency. We are committed to improving the lives of millions of the world's most vulnerable children. Children are the first to suffer in times of war, natural disasters and as a result of poverty. At Terre des hommes, our goal is to steadily improve the conditions of the most vulnerable children worldwide...

 

Terms of Reference for Endline Evaluation Consultancy

• Job TypeContract
• QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
• Experience5 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldConsultancy  , Project Management  , Research 

The Specific Objectives 

• To examine the extent to which the project objectives have been achieved. Assess how the project contributed to the impact including key enabling and/or constraining factors that led to project achievements. Also assess the unintended/unplanned effects of the project among the project participants, local communities, and wider context.
• To determine how the project benefited the project participants . (include the two most significant change stories/case studies) Assess how it (project) addressed barriers in the prevention of sexual exploitation of children and youth and integration into the world of work
• To examine the quality and efficacy of the technical skills training with regard to expanding economic opportunities for youth and making them employable. What is working and what needs improvement to enhance youth employability (formal and business)
• To document what worked, what did not work, key lessons learned, and recommendations for future implementation on youths skills development and employment, as well as sexual exploitation of children and youth prevention programming in Kenya and in other projects designed under similar contexts
• Evaluate relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the project  

Evaluation Scope and Duration

The scope of the evaluation includes a review and assessment of all activities carried out under the TdH NL and its partner’s agreement from inception until the end of the project period. The evaluation should assess the project’s achievements in reaching its targets and objectives outlined in the relevant project documents as will be provided by TdH NL. It should assess project design, implementation, effectiveness, lessons learned, replicability, and provide recommendations for future projects. The proposed evaluation timeframe is 35 working days between 09/12/2024  and 31/01/2025. This will be done per the OECD Development Assistance Committee (OECD - DAC) evaluation criteria with an intersectionality approach including but not limited to child participation and gender

Evaluation Methodology and Approach

• Methodology and Approach
• The evaluation should adopt a mixed method approach, striking a balance in quantitative and qualitative methods.
• It is expected the consultant will employ a variety of data collection and analysis techniques for both quantitative and qualitative data to ensure a comprehensive evaluation exercise. 
• To sufficiently address the specific objectives, it is proposed that the methodology to be used should allow the involvement of children, youth, local communities, families, law enforcement, CSOs, government (local and national), private sector, and project implementers in key evaluation tasks. Existing project documents, progress reports, and other relevant documents will be shared by the teams of TdH NL and Partner JCP. The evaluator is expected to conduct the evaluation in a rigorous manner to produce information that is valid and reliable based on quality data and analysis. As a result during the inception phase, the evaluator will produce an agreed-upon detailed action plan and elucidate the data collection, process, and analysis methods for the evaluation as well as data dissemination plans.

Deliverables and Key Responsibilities

In accordance with the timetable, the evaluator (s) will produce:

• A draft inception report which responds to the scope of work with a methodology, survey instruments, detailed work plan, and budget.
• A field work implementation plan (to be submitted before field work begins). This field work plan should be presented to TdH NL for comments and revised as necessary prior to commencing field work.
• A final End-Term Evaluation report incorporating feedback from TdH NL and JCP. The Revised Report will synthesise all data, MsC stories, identify conclusions, and make recommendations (Taking into account ALL comments and additions from TdH NL and JCP following submission of the Draft Report). 
• Oral Presentation/Meeting and debrief with project staff: The consultant will make a presentation to TdH NL and JCPs of the findings of the evaluation, including lessons for project improvement. The debriefing meeting will be an opportunity to clarify outstanding aspects of the evaluation before the finalisation of the end line report.
• The Final Report: The consultant will be expected to produce a final report, with comments from the debriefing taken into account. While the substantive content of the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the report shall be determined by the evaluator, the report is subject to final approval by TdH NL in terms of whether or not the report meets the conditions of the ToR and expected standards. 
• The consultant will be required to submit all data sets used for the evaluation, any scripts or instructions on data management as well as transcripts of all qualitative information gathered during data collection, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and a list of people interviewed /met as appendices to the final report. 
• Validation Workshop: After the evaluation report is finalised, TdH NL and JCP will organise a validation workshop with its key stakeholders(both internal and external). The consultant is expected to co-facilitate the workshop and present the results of the evaluation. The consultant is expected to incorporate feedback from the workshops into the final report. 

Terre des Hommes Netherlands will provide :  

• Relevant project documents guidance and technical support as required throughout the evaluation;
• Safeguarding session with the evaluation team prior to data collection.   
• Copies of all key background resources identified;  
• Comments and feedback on, and approval of, all deliverables within agreed timeline
• Coordinate with the partner to organise meetings and mobilise participants for the assessment.

Evaluator(s) Competencies, Experience, and Skill requirements

• The evaluator(s) engaged to undertake the assignment must fulfil the following requirements:
• The team for this assignment will consist of the consultant(s) who will have the overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and coordinating the entire endline evaluation process guided by the ToR.

The knowledge, skills, and expertise required areas are as outlined below:

• The lead consultant or coordinator is required to have a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, or other related fields.
• Sound understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Code of Conduct, and UN Global Compact.
• A minimum of five years of experience working in the field on children's issues and child protection programmes.
• Extensive knowledge/experience in conducting evaluations focusing on CP, education, skills development, and job placement of children and youth
• A strong commitment to and proven experience in utilising child/youth participatory methodologies.
• Has skills, knowledge on vocational skills, and youth development and employment surveys.
• Knowledgeable in and committed to a Rights-Based Approach to development.
• Has proven experience in conducting evaluations and research using various methodologies such as in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions, etc.
• Experience in working with NGOs, CBOs, and beneficiary communities.
• Has excellent communication skills in writing and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• Is familiar with social and cultural norms, and attitudes especially in relation to child trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse, child labour.

Method of Application

• Technical proposal (max. 6 pages) outlining their motivation for the application, the methodological approach on how to conduct the assignment, and the resources required
• A proposed activities schedule/ work plan with a time frame.
• Financial proposal in Kenyan shillings (KES) detailing evaluators’ itemised fees, data collection, logistical and administrative costs.
• A copy of the CV of the evaluator(s) who will undertake the endline evaluation.
• Copies of similar evaluation reports conducted by the applicant where possible and/or a recommendation letter from an NGO who the consultant has worked before.

Interested and qualified? Go to Terre des hommes (TDH) on tdh.bamboohr.com to apply