Tdh Summative evaluation - COMIC relief project - Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

Tdh Summative evaluation - COMIC relief project - Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is Switzerland's largest children's aid organization. For more than half a century, the Foundation has been working alongside children in distress.

It struggles to enforce their rights, without political, racial or denominational concerns.
In more than 30 countries, Tdh protects children against exploitation and violence, improves the health of children and their mothers, and provides psychological support and material assistance in times of humanitarian crisis.


2.0 Program Background

Korogocho is the fourth largest slum in Nairobi and one of the most congested and poorest urban areas in Kenya.
It has an estimated population of 150,000 inhabitants (including 60,000 children) who live in a mere 1.5 km2, coping with exceedingly cramped, unsanitary and unsafe housing conditions and high levels of poverty.

The project`s objective is to provide holistic and nurturing care for young children (especially girls) through the following inter-linked outcomes;

1.Centre-based development: Improving the ability of ECD centres and their staff to respond to the development needs of children aged 0 to 6.

2.Support parents/community stakeholders to promote optimal and nurturing ECD: Strengthen parents ‘and community stakeholders ‘capacities to actively nurture the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of young children

3.Policy: Influence policy choices of the local and national child development services to prioritise early childhood development.

The project will end in December 30, 2022, and an external final evaluation is planned to take place in between October and November 2022.

3.0 Evaluation Purpose

The evaluation is a Tdh final evaluation to be conducted through an external firm or consultant intending to inform Tdh and Comic relief on the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and overall performance of the project.

The evaluations specific objectives aim to;

Assess the progress of the project's indicators against the targets, as articulated in the result-framework.

To assess the effectiveness of centre based ECD approaches towards improving capacities to respond to developmental needs of children between 0-6 years as well as improving access and quality.

To assess the effectiveness of the project in changing social and community attitudes and perceptions on Early childhood development.

To appraise and document the degree of the project`s influence on the community of practice for ECD interventions as well as local and national policy implementation and/or formulation.

Provide input to similar programs or scale ups and learning on assumptions and pathways for Tdh` developing theory of change on promoting and sustaining positive ECD outcomes.

To document and make recommendations backed by solid evidence on what worked (or didn’t work) as well as sustainability of the results in each of the 3 outcomes identified during project design.

4.0 Evaluation Criteria

The project evaluation should be organized taking into consideration of OECD evaluation criteria, and program quality standards.


5.0 Evaluation Approach and Methodology

Tdh recommends an inclusive mixed methods approach, a combination of both quantitative and qualitative research methods that are relevant to the nature of the project and the evaluation objective.
It should be utilization-focused, gender-responsive, and explore the possibility of utilizing participatory methods for developing case studies and/or examples to support

the finding of the evaluation process.


Requirements

A consultancy firm with valid registrations, and it should have legal registration paperwork in Kenya and formal access to the locations of the programme implementation.

The selected firm/ consultant should possess the following minimum qualifications as follows:

Qualifications and experience

Academic skills

Master's degree in advanced applied research/evaluation methods/ economics, social sciences, or any related academic discipline or an affiliation with a research institution or a university, holding a PhD, or being in pursuit of a PhD in a relevant field is an advantage.

Previous Experience

5 of years evaluating development programmes

At least two evaluation contracts of similar value, nature and complexity implemented over the last three years or more.

Strong background in monitoring and evaluation techniques and ideal experience child protection programming in development contexts.

Conversant with the context in Nairobi`s informal settlements will be an added advantage.

Experience in developing and implementing Evaluations with the UN, International NGOs or donors.

Familiarity with the OECD/DAC evaluation framework.

Excellent knowledge and experience in survey design, implementation of surveys and statistical data analysis.

Excellent analytical, communication, writing and presentation skills in English and Swahili.

Ability to analyse complex interventions.

Accountability

Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the

prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

Accepts and gives constructive criticism.

Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies related to the organisational principles.

Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs.

Monitors own work to correct errors or incorporate inputs.

Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings.

Orientation

Identifies the immediate and peripheral programme staff of own work.

Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with staff.

Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of evaluation, including donors, governments and project beneficiaries.

Keeps staff/managers informed of developments and setbacks related to the evaluation.

How to Apply

The interested firm/ consultant should submit a technical proposal with a detailed evaluation methodology, indicative work plan, and the overall approach to the evaluation and an all-inclusive budget proposal no later than October 27th 2022. The submission of proposals (technical and financial) and/or related questions should be directed via procurement email to: ken.tenders@tdh.ch

The submission should include the followings:

Company/ Consultant profile including a history of similar projects (if applicable);

A cover letter;

CV and biographies of independent consultant/consulting firm and key assessment team members (if any);

At least two proof of previous experiences for contracts of similar value, nature and complexity implemented over the last three years or more.
References for each evaluation team member or the firm;

An example of a recent evaluation report.

Proof of registration of the consultant/ consultancy firm

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