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Post Title: Invitation for Consultants EvaluatIon of Programs
Country:Uganda
Organisation: Kindernothilfe (KNH)
Background:
Kindernothilfe (KNH) is a
registered charity Non-Governmental Organization founded
in 1959, with headquarters in Duisburg, germany, working with 283
partners in 30 countries - in africa, asia, latin america and Eastern Europe.
Since 1980s Kindernothilfe (KNH) has been supporting projects in Uganda. One of
the approaches supported, was centre based skills training (CeBTs).
In 2004, an evaluation of
Vocational Training Institutes (VCTs) was done & recommendations of the
evaluation were the basis for the shift of KNH support from supporting Centre
Based Training (CeBTs) to Community Based Training (CBTs).
Purpose of the
evaluation:
The evaluation is intended to answer specific questions on the
relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, outcomes and sustainability of
KNH-supported CBT in Uganda. In addition, the evaluation is to provide an
assessment of the outcomes of CBT at the four sites at individual and community
level and – based on the findings and the budget allocated to each VTC
– also provide an opinion on the efficiency of the four training
programs.
The evaluation is further expected to identify best practices to guide
strategic decisions on future CBT design and implementation. scope and time
frame
A total of 4 CBT projects shall be covered: Jinja, masaka, mbale and
lira. The evaluator will be required to look at not less than two cohorts of ex
trainees, per project. The same applies to current
trainee cohorts. It’s anticipated that the evaluator shall spend not
less than two field work days, per
project. The evaluation is supposed to take place between June and
July 2013. The final report must
be sumitted between July / August 2013. The assignment can be
completed within 27 - 30 working
days.
Deliverables:
l Inception report
After the preparatory meeting share a detailed inception report to KNH
Country Coordination Office
and KNH. The report shall provide more information on:
§ the selection of key informants and respondents
§ the proposed sample sizes
§ the proposed evaluation schedule
§ the roles and responsibilities of the evaluation team and the
partners.
§ a description of the refined methodology as well as developed data
collection tools. l Draft report and final report
The draft evaluation report shall be submitted within two weeks after
completion of data collection. The
final report shall be submitted within one week after receipt of the
feedback of the KNH country coordinator, the CBT partners and KNH. Format of report
are in the detailed ToR. All reports are to be submitted in English.
Consultants
requirements:
The Consultant(s) intending to undertake this evaluation should have
the following qualifications/ competencies:
§ Lead Consultant should have a minimum Master’s degree in Social
Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Development Evaluation, or related fields
§ 3 years of experience in the evaluation of development projects
§ Expertise in the collection & analysis of quantitative and
qualitative data
§ Demonstrated skills and experience in conducting impact/outcome
oriented program evaluations in related areas (community development,
community-based vocational skills training, economic strengthening,
business development)
§ Good knowledge of economic, social, and political empowerment
strategies
§ Familiarity with local languages in used in mbale, lira, Jinja and
masaka districts.
format for Evaluation offers: Interested evaluators are required to
submit a technical proposal comprising:
§ the evaluators’ understanding of the TOR
§ an outline of the methodology that the evaluator suggests in order to
meet the purpose and the objectives of the evaluation
§ an evaluation framework based on the specific evaluation questions
that have been prepared
§ a time-schedule for the evaluation based on the expected scope,
- a detailed financial offer which is to include professional fees and
eligible costs like stationery, travel, communication, transport costs, etc.
- The CV of the persons involved in the evaluation with their roles
and responsibilities in the evaluation process
- Proof of previous similar assignments that they have conducted.
How to apply?
Applications will only be submitted electronically to the Country
Coordinator on email addresses:
jamesongu@yahoo.co.uk and
knhuganda@utlonline.co.ug
Closing date for applications:
17h00 on monday 22nd may, 2013.
You will receive a detailed ToR, by writing to the Country Coordinator
on email above.
