Job title:- Consultants EvaluatIon of Programs
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 projectsin 1959, with headquarters in Duisburg, germany, working with 283 partners in 30 countries - in africa,
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 extrainees, 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 theyhave 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
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 extrainees, 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 theyhave 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.