Background
Vi-skogen (Vi Agroforestry) is a Swedish non-profit foundation established in 1983. We work with local partner organisations in East Africa, mainly in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda to empower smallholders’ farmers and their organisations to improving their living conditions.
Vi Agroforestry has for over 37 years been promoting agroforestry, sustainable agriculture, human rights-based approaches, gender equality and empowerment of women, men, youth and children. Vi Agroforestry works in partnership with farmer organisations, government agencies and other civil society organisations to promote sustainable food production, safe environment, and human rights-based approaches that benefits women, men, young people and children.
In the last 5 years, Vi Agroforestry has been implementing the Agroforestry for Livelihood Empowerment (ALIVE) Programme (2018-2022) which was developed on the background of Vi Agroforestry Strategy (2017-2021). The vision and the overarching goal of the strategy and the ALIVE programme was a sustainable environment that enables women and men living in poverty to improve their lives. The ALIVE programme objective was to create societal changes enabling economic empowerment of small-holder farmer families through market-led, sustainable agriculture based on agroforestry. The programme is implemented through the following sub-programmes.
The programme is supported by 42 grassroots farmer organisations and local NGOs in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda through a mutually beneficial partnership approach to strengthen their capacities to engage duty bearers as well as support their members in accessing essential services. The programme was implemented through working long-term with local partners focusing on fighting poverty and climate change.
Vi Agroforestry ‘s ALIVE programme deployed an elaborate M&E system and tools that have been in use during implementation period. As the ALIVE programme ends in 2022, we intend to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of M&E systems, tools and methods deployed during the ALIVE programme period. We will then use the findings from the evaluation, best practices around the globe, and vision of our future strategy and programmes to design a comprehensive, efficient, and effective Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning System for use starting 2023. Therefore, we require a PMERL consultant to guide on the above and more specifically answer the following questions:
Methods and Approach
The study shall be conducted through a consultative process and with inputs from key stakeholders, as well as a review of relevant documents and desk studies. The methods and approach should be scientific enabling generalization of findings and lessons learnt. It is up to the bidding firm to clearly detail the methods and approaches it will use.
Methodology of the study
Key Deliverables
The specific deliverables of the assignment include but not limited to the following:
Duration of the assignment
The duration for the works specified under this Terms of Reference (TORs) shall be for two (2) months from the signing of the contract without extension.
Required Knowledge and Skills
• A Master’s or PhD degree in Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or related discipline.
• Experience from on evaluation of M&E systems/frameworks
• Priority will be given to those applicants with demonstrated evidence of past work on the topic/ issues.
• Field experience is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) of the consultant should be provided. The CV should include details on engagements carried out by the consultant or member of the consultancy team, including ongoing assignments indicating responsibilities assumed, qualifications and experience in undertaking similar assessments or studies
Term of validity of the consultancy and method of payment
The consultancy is expected to have a maximum duration of two months – 25 business days from the signing of the contract. Only one payment will be made after submission of the final report and approval by Vi Agroforestry.
Ownership and confidentiality
Vi Agroforestry is the sole owner of the results of the evaluation and all other information produced as a result of the evaluation. The result of the evaluation can be used after previous authorization from Vi Agroforestry.
Receipt of offers
The submitted offer shall include:
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The deadline of the submission of the offer is 2nd May 2021
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