RFP - Final Evaluation Consultant

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About the Organization

Sign of Hope is a faith-based Christian organisation for human rights, humanitarian assistance and development cooperation. We provide our humanitarian assistance in the form of emergency and disaster relief. We help people in need as well as in distress worldwide, focusing on the dignity of each individual. Our headquarters are located in Konstanz in Germany.

About the Proposal

Regeneration of the endangered ecosystem on the Sundarban Islands through afforestation and strengthening the capacities of the target group and local stakeholders to manage natural resources independently and sustainably and to build sustainable livelihoods. Lobbying and sensitisation of the target group, civil society, and government institutions to incorporate climate change adaptation strategies into local development plans. The project places great emphasis on participatory involvement and a high degree of participation by the target group. This is organised in registered community-based organisations (self-help groups, Farmers Producer Companies, and others), which already exist or are to be newly founded. The direct target group is 3,000 vulnerable households.

Objectives and Use

The purpose of the evaluation is to provide SoH and DRCSC with a comprehensive assessment of the project, conducted systematically and impartially, as well as analyse the implementation and results of the project, propose actions to ensure sustainability of the results, identify lessons learned and information for potential future projects. The study will provide concrete, credible and practical recommendations that will assist with the timely incorporation of the findings into the decision-making process and contribute to the organisational learning of both implementing organisations.

The study will support the project quality assurance measures implemented by SoH and meet the donor requirements towards the development projects implemented by German private organisations.

The evaluation will address evaluation questions based on the standard OECD/DAC evaluation criteria of relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact (please see http://www.oecd.org/development/evaluation/daccriteriaforevaluatingdevelopmentassistance.htm). The objectives of the evaluations are to:

• Assess the extent to which the project has sustainably achieved its objectives and results (see annexe 1), including the extent to which the lives of the project beneficiaries have been improved,
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses in terms of planning, management, implementation and monitoring of the project,
• Evaluate sustainability measures,
• Identify cross-cutting issues addressed through the project, including gender equality, human rights, marginalised groups, inclusion, and other issues,
• Determine the effects of Covid-19 on the project, its activities and implementing organisation,
• Document lessons learned that could contribute to the improvement of the design of future projects.

Responsibilities

The Evaluation Consultant will work in close cooperation with the responsible SoH Officer and the local implementing partner.

The duties and responsibilities of the Evaluation Consultant will include:

• Develop a work plan outlining the proposed research methodology, geographical coverage and schedule to conduct the study,
• Conduct a desk review of relevant documents,
• Carry out a project site visit to a project location to conduct research, collect data and establish contact with the local implementing partner, project beneficiaries and relevant project stakeholders,
• Review and evaluate available data and existing sources of information, including the project proposal, annual reports, conducted studies and other documents,
• Examine institutional, technical, staffing and financial capacities of the implementing partner as well as its relationship with the target group and other relevant stakeholders.
• Satellite images of the forest and mangrove vegetation

Deliverables

The study will produce the following deliverables:

• an inception report, including the proposed research methodology and data collection tools, a table of content and timeline of research activities prior to the site visit to the project location,
• a comprehensive report of a maximum of 30 pages with practical recommendations and relevant annexes (including raw data and documented records).

A template will be provided to serve as a guide and may be used to structure the final report.

Eligibility

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years of project evaluation and/or implementation experience in the result-based management framework
• Proven experience of conducting feasibility studies, evaluations and other research projects
• Technical and methodological knowledge to conduct research projects and formulate conclusions based on a solid methodology, assessing projects for relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of projects
• Experience working with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and partnered projects
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable:

• Experience in the relevant field/sector
• Professional familiarity with the project country/region
• Practical experience of working for and/or evaluating BMZ-funded projects
• Fluency in written and spoken Bengali

An advanced level university degree (Masters’ degree or equivalent) in social sciences, public administration, international development studies, law and/or other relevant field. A first-level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

The Evaluation Consultant is to be independent and impartial with no liabilities to any other organisation or government entity regarding this evaluation.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents as PDF files with the subject line “Evaluation in Sundarbans, India, DC-IND21.01” to procurement@sign-of-hope.orgno later than 21st October 2024 23:59 CET:

• A resumé indicating all relevant experience (max. 2 pages),
• contacts of at least two professional referees,
• a cover letter, including a brief description of the proposed research methodology (technical proposal max. 1 page) and a comprehensive breakdown of costs (financial proposal), including professional fees and all other relevant costs, including travel expenses,
• a writing sample of the document of similar research value (e.g. a feasibility study, an evaluation report).

Companies as well as independent consultants are invited for this tender. Female and differently abled candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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