Country: Benin
Closing date: 26 Jan 2018
Baseline Study
The purpose of the Baseline Evaluation is a) to establish the baseline values of USDA’s SO1: Improved literacy of school-age children in the target school and SO2: Increased use of health and dietary practices and b) to establish baseline values of the main outcome/output indicators for both SOs. The Baseline assessment is planned to begin in February and we expect the final report in April 2018.
The selected consultant shall carry out a mixed method (quantitative and qualitative) approach to the baseline survey. The baseline will be designed in such a way that it provides data that will be comparable to the Mid-term and Final evaluations. The survey will include measurement of both performance and impact indicators. For measuring impact, quasi-experimental design methods, such as regression discontinuity design, difference in difference, instrumental variables and statistically significant matching methods shall be included. The consultant should choose the appropriate method according to the result of baseline study. A method must be one of quasi experimental methods for impact evaluation.
Mid-term Evaluation
As stated in the FFE II project Evaluation Plan, the Mid-term Evaluation will take place between February 2020 and March 2020. It is expected that the Mid-term and Final Evaluations will be led by the same Consultant to ensure consistency of the approach and comparability of results. The midterm evaluation will be both retrospective and prospective. The purpose of the midterm is to:
The evaluation will also document lessons learned and provide recommendations for mid-course corrective actions necessary to effectively and efficiently meet the project objectives and results. Both CRS and its sub-recipients will provide input to the external consultant for a complete survey design that includes sample and data collection methodology and quantitative and qualitative components appropriate for the expected results. CRS will ensure key stakeholders, including the MoE, CRS, sub-recipients and partners, NGO agencies, schools, communities, and USDA, are involved in the evaluation process, and that they participate in discussions on corrective actions to address findings and recommendations. Upon receipt of the Mid-term Evaluation report, CRS will organize a workshop inviting key stakeholders to discuss actions to address evaluation findings and recommendations. CRS, committed to “beneficiary feedback” approaches, will share project results and findings with beneficiaries. Leaflets presenting key results of the Mid-term Evaluation will be developed and shared with parents, principals and local authorities, and provide training to field officers for platelet communications. Exchange with communities on their proposed solutions to address the finding of evaluation will be monitored at each quarterly project coordination. CRS will also include status of the follow-up plan in progress reports to USDA
Final Evaluation
The Final Evaluation is planned between November 2021 and March 2022. The purpose of this evaluation is to:
➢ Measure the impact of program interventions and activities and to determine its level of achievement against the planned results;
➢ Identify implementation strengths, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations for CRS, implementing partners, MoE, and USDA for future food assistance and education programs;
*Team Leader Profile*
• At least a Masters degree in statistics or related field (PhD preferred)
• At least 15 years experiences in the evidence-based evaluation of international development projects, preferably in Francophone West Africa.
• Good knowledge of the requirements and working methods of USDA / USAID
• Fluency (written and oral) in English and French
• Availability during the evaluation period
• Past experience with an EGRA tool is an asset
• Prior experience implementing quasi-experimental methodologies
Other Team Members
• At least a Masters in statistics or a related field
• Fluent English and at proficiency in oral French
• Experience with data collection in West African countries
• Past experience with an EGRA tool is an asset
• Experience / knowledge of school feeding, education, health, nutrition and food security sector trends and best practices is an asset
How to apply:
Sealed bids (hard copies) will be received at the address above for those in Benin. Proposals from overseas are to be sent to: BJ_HR@global.crs.org with copy to marie.rongeard@crs.org
Note that deadline for application submission is 26 January 2018 at 5:00 PM (Benin local time).