OBJECTIVES OF the Evaluation

1. General Objectives

The objective of the evaluation will be to assess the project’s overall performance and determine whether it has achieved the expected outputs and outcomes. Further, the evaluation will explain why the project did or did not achieve these results, through an integrated analysis of the entire result chain (inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and likelihood of impact) and contextual factors. The consultant will carry out the evaluation on the OECD criteria basis (coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, sustainability, and impact) while examining project coverage, gender mainstreaming, and protection issues.

1. Specific Objectives

• Evaluate the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, quality of implementation, beneficiary perspective, coordination and integration, and the long-term sustainability of the action
• Highlight the unmet objectives, identify possible reasons and provide actionable recommendations for improving future projects, based on the findings of the evaluation.
• Assess the project’s strength and weaknesses to gain insight in the design and implementation of future projects
• Assess stakeholder satisfaction and their level of participation in the design and the implementation of the project
• Evaluate how effective the project integrated cross-cutting themes such as gender equality, inclusion, protection, environment and accountability

  2. Profile of the evaluator

• An international/national consultant, with the following profile, will carry out the evaluation:
• Pool of consultants with profiles in the field of FSL, WASH, MHPSS and Nutrition/Health with cross-cutting skills on gender, protection, etc.
• Good mastery / knowledge in the collection, processing and analysis of project’s indicators (as indicated above.)
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in terms of evaluating humanitarian projects;
• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to process large amounts of information, extract critical analysis and disseminate it appropriately;
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation methods (qualitative and participatory, including evaluation design, data collection, and empirical analysis) and experience in applying appropriate techniques to assess the inclusiveness and sustainability of program approaches;
• Relevant degree / equivalent experience related to the evaluation to be undertaken;
• Significant experience in coordination, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs;
• Expertise in the protection and inclusion of vulnerable groups;
• Good knowledge and established experience in emergency projects
• Good communications skills and experience of workshop facilitation;
• Ability to write clear and useful reports (may be required to produce examples of previous work);
• Fluent in English and French;
• Understanding of donor requirements (USAID/BHA);
• Ability to manage the available time and resources and to work with tight deadlines;
• Prior experience in DRC or knowledge of the DRC context preferred as well as language skills in the local language are an added value
• Knowledge of issues relating to emergencies, humanitarian crises and the context of programmes in the DRC
• Independence from the parties involved, etc.

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