Purpose and scope of the evaluation

The overall purpose of the evaluation is to assess the implementation strategies applied in the project during the first half (2022-23) of the ongoing project, in order to inform the planning for remaining project period (2024- 25).

Aligned with the OECD DAC criteria1, the more specific purpose of the evaluation is to assess:
Relevance: Is the... intervention doing the right things?
Coherence: How well does the intervention fit?
Effectiveness: Is the intervention achieving its objectives?
Efficiency: How well are resources being used?
Impact: What difference does the intervention make?
Sustainability: Will the benefits last?

The following key questions will guide the project evaluation:
Relevance

To what extent do the achieved results (project goal, outcomes and outputs) continue to be relevant to the needs of the beneficiaries?

Coherence

Synergies and interlinkages between the intervention and other interventions carried out by the same institution/government, as well as the consistency of the intervention with the relevant international norms and standards to which that institution/government adheres (internal coherence)
The consistency of the intervention with other actors’ interventions in the same context, including complementarity, harmonisation and coordination with others, and the extent to which the intervention is adding value while avoiding duplication of effort (external coherence).

Effectiveness

How well have the applied approaches (grassroot forum sessions and advocacy with the counties) and their practical means of implementation contributed to the achievement of the expected results (outcomes)?
What other approaches could (strategies and tools) produce better results?

Efficiency

Is the use of human and economic resources efficient in relation to the project’s achievements?
Are the communication methods efficient? What kind of communication methods and channels could be used to make the project more efficient?
Is collaboration with key stakeholders efficient and mutually satisfying?
Are there actors and/or institutions whose engagement could improve the efficiency of the project?
To what extent is the steering committee represented from Kisii and Nyamira and the relevant to the project.

Impact

Are the applied strategies and activities reaching (all) relevant actors?
Have the project interventions led to some unintended (positive or negative) outcomes?
What kind of strategies and activities should be undertaken to strengthen the project impact?

Sustainability

What kind of strategies should be undertaken to strengthen the sustainability?

Methodology of the evaluation

The evaluation should collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data through the following methods:
Desk study and review of all relevant project documentation including project documents, annual work-plans, quarterly and annual project reports, reports of the project steering committee
Key informant in-depth interviews (KII) to gather primary data from key stakeholders
Focus group discussions (FGD) with project beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
Observations during grassroot forum sessions

The stakeholders that should be consulted within this consultancy shall include but not be restricted to:

Project beneficiaries (men, women, youth)
County Stakeholders – Health Gender, Gender Department and Agriculture
Local administration
CSOs in Kisii and Nyamira (including ISF implementing partners)
Religious and community leaders

Qualifications of the consultant

The profile of the individual consultants needs to meet the qualification requirements below:

University degree in development/humanitarian action or social science
Extensive (more than 7 years) working experience in relevant fields, preferably with gender issues
More than 5 years of experience in research and/or project development/management and review
Experience of working with international organizations
Evidence of quality outputs from previous assignments
Fluent English
Good qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Good reporting and presenting skills
Punctuality and availability to complete the work on time more

Job Purpose
Thematic Field Coordinator supports the planning, implementation and monitoring of the ISF programme in her/his area of responsibility (prevention of harmful practices and violence against women and girls), as outlined below.
Core Functions:

Support partners in project planning, budgeting and implementation, including preparation of project documents, problem solving, testing of... new ideas, capacity development and networking.
Monitor project implementation, including analysis of project reports, activities and results.

Main Duties/Programme management
Planning:

Support project planning at the country level, including preparation of project agreements, project plans, and annual and quarterly country/project plans and budgets
Support ISF programme planning at the country level, including preparation of country programme documents and participation in selecting local implementing partners

Monitoring and evaluation

Do regular follow-up with partners and field visits to monitor and analyze project activities and project results, and report to Country Director any problems in the project performance
Support partners in using monitoring data in learning and development
Support financial monitoring
Support project and programme internal and external evaluations

Reporting

Support reporting at the country level, including the preparation of country and donor reports.
Prepare monthly reports about the general achievement and challenge in the areas of intervention; these will include changes and challenges.
Review and analyze quarterly project reports and ensure that narrative and finance reports are coherent. Provide feedback to partners and ISF staff.
Support reporting to Government

Main Duties/Programme development

Support testing of new ideas in collaboration with partners and other stakeholders.
Identify best practices and lessons learned locally.
Support ISF partners’ networking with relevant actors in their respective projects
Support capacity development of partners, including facilitation of the assessment of capacity development needs, contacts to trainers and in organizing trainings
Participate in the due diligence assessment to the potential partners and play a vital role in identifying the potential risk that might face on the project implementation
Collect and conduct initial review of partner narrative and financial reports

Other Duties

Support ISF HQ Communications and fundraising initiatives, including organizing media visits, arranging interviews and photo/video opportunities, and identifying interesting stories.
Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Appropriate Master’s Degree in the fields of gender, development, social sciences etc.

Professional experience:

At least 3 years’ experience in prevention of harmful practices and violence against women and girls, preferably from NGOs
At least 3 years’ experience in project management including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
Experience in community mobilization and working with communities
Knowledge of relevant national and local policies, actors and networks in the country of employment
Ability to facilitate discussion, learning, and innovation
Ability to work independently and work well in a team
Good planning and organizational skills
Good skills in Office software packages, especially Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.) more