1.Introduction.
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the second-largest Finnish development cooperation organization and an important provider of humanitarian assistance with operations in 13 countries across the globe. FCA Kenya was established in 2014 and supports three thematic areas: Right to quality education, Right to livelihood and Right to Peace.
FCA Kenya began its operation in Education in Emergencies (EiE) in Kakuma/Kalobeyei in 2019. Through funding from UNHCR, UNICEF, MFA, and BPRM, FCA supports quality primary education in seven schools in Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. The schools have a population of approximately 21,438 learners comprises of refugee and host community learners. Kalobeyei Integrated settlement hosts approximately 44,430 refugees and asylum seekers. Children aged 0-11 constitute 47% (48% girls and 52% boys), and adolescents aged 12-17 represent 19% (54% girls and 46% boys) of the settlement population (UNHCR population statistics,2022). South Sudanese refugees make up 74% (123,593) of the total refugee population, followed by refugees from Ethiopia (12.33%) and Burundi (7%).
2.Background of the evaluation
FCA Kenya is currently implementing a one-year project funded by the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) education project namely Right to Inclusive and Safe Education in Kalobeyei (RISE) in Kalobeyei Settlement. The project is implemented across 7 primary schools that have a population of 21,438 learners (56% boys,44% girls) and 229 teachers. The goal of the project is to provide inclusive and equitable quality primary education in a safe environment for refugee and host population boys and girls in Kalobeyei Refugee Settlement.
The project addresses the specific needs of the most vulnerable children, including children with disabilities (CwDs), out-of-school children (OOSC), and overage learners’ children in Kalobeyei Settlement and surrounding host communities in Kenya. The activities aim to improve access to quality education through primary teacher education training, enhance the protection, safety, and well-being of learners in the schools, and increase access to safe and inclusive primary education. The project also focuses on the psychosocial well-being of both the teachers and learners in the schools. The project is ending in July 2022 thus the need for end term evaluation. A baseline survey was conducted in the month of November 2021 and gives an overview of the situation at the beginning of the project.
Overall project impact: The goal of RISE is to provide inclusive and equitable quality primary education in a safe environment for refugee and host population boys and girls in Kalobeyei Refugee Settlement.
Project Objectives:
3.Rational, purpose, and priority objectives of the evaluation
The overall purpose of the end-term evaluation is to assess the continued relevance of the action and the progress made towards achieving its planned outcomes. It will also determine in an objective manner the progress of project outcome indicators to inform the program implementation team on the status of planned milestones based on observed actuals. The results will also be used by FCA for learning to continue to inform the programming of EiE and accountability to the donor.
The scope of the evaluation entails conducting a detailed analysis of the project within its implementation context and establishing the extent to which the project has contributed to the FCA Quality Education mandate. The evaluation will mainly focus on the project activities Kalobeyei settlement of Turkana west sub-county and will target project beneficiaries, implementing partners, staff, and other stakeholders,
The specific objectives of the end-term evaluation are as follows:
4.Scope of the evaluation
The end term evaluation will be done across the 7 primary schools in the Kalobeyei settlement managed by FCA. The participation of all the stakeholders of the project is essential. This includes learners, parents, BOMs, PTAs, partners, government/County officials, and project staff. The duration of the assignment will be fifteen (15) days including travel. The evaluation will begin on July 15th, 2022; however, preliminary works may begin earlier such as the development of the tools and review of the final study design. The final report incorporating feedback from Finn Church Aid will be submitted 3-5 days after the presentation of the preliminary findings.
5.Evaluation question
6. Methodology required & available data
The evaluation should employ a mixed-method approach in data collection. It is important to have clearly defined ways of collecting both qualitative and quantitative data. The use of mobile data collection is preferred.
7. Evaluation process
a) Preparation Phase:
b) Training and Pre-testing Phase
c) Data collection
d) Data processing and reporting
8.Timetable
Deliverable Duration
Inception report & work plan – 3 days
Data Collection – 4 days
Draft report – 3 days
Final evaluation report – 5 days
TOTAL DURATION – 15 days
9.Deliverables & Payments Deliverables under this consultancy will include the following:
The format of the report shall include the following: Executive Summary (max 2 pages) Preliminary pages – Acknowledgment, Acronyms, and Table of contents Main text, to include: Background Information: Brief on the Project and context; Evaluation – purpose, and objectives; evaluation limitations Methodology: Design, Sampling technique, and Sample size Findings: Analysis based on evaluation objectives and interpretation Key accomplishments and Summary of project assessment Lessons learned, Best practices and opportunities for improvement Recommendations Appendices: Evaluation tools, evaluation ToR, sample framework, etc. Present the draft report to the FCA team for review before producing a second draft and Final and present to FCA and other stakeholders in the workshop to facilitate sharing of evaluation results with a view to incorporate inputs from project stakeholders in the final draft. Submit a Final Evaluation Report to FCA as stated in the Consultancy Contract.
10.Skills and qualifications required
11.Budget
The consultant is advised to submit an itemized budget with realistic daily rates for the assignment based on the understanding of the assignment and the current market rates. Where need, Finn Church Aid will engage the consultant at an agreeable daily rate. Finn Church Aid will cover the consultant’s air tickets in economy class to relevant field sites, accommodation on bed and breakfast plus airport transfers in the field. All other costs shall be borne directly by the consultant. Remuneration will be based on the submission of deliverables that are satisfactory to Finn Church Aid as agreed upon after discussion with FCA in the inception meeting. The payments will only be made when the deliverables have been assessed by the FCA team to be of good quality.
The following payments will be paid to the consultant using an agreed mode of payment.
12.Bids assessment
Qualitative award criteria
Skills / expertise of the evaluation team
Methodology for structuring, data collection & analysis
Organization of tasks and timetable
Price factor: cheapest tender / this tender
13.Terms of contract
As the consultant, will be working on behalf of Finn Church Aid they will be required to sign and adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and ethical guidelines. Note that background checks will be undertaken on all applicants.
The consultant will make clear to all participating stakeholders especially children of all ages that they are under no obligation to participate in the exercise and that it is purely voluntary. All participants will be assured that there will be no negative consequences if they choose not to participate. The consultant must obtain informed consent from all participants, including children and their caregiver if a child is to be interviewed. The consultant must receive prior permission for taking and use of visual still/ moving images for specific purposes. The consultant will assure the participants the anonymity, confidentiality and will assure the visual data is protected and used for agreed purpose only.
About the documentation, the title rights, copyrights, and all other rights of whatever nature in any materials used or generated under the provisions of this consultancy will exclusively be vested with Finn Church Aid-Kenya country office.
14.Submission process
Please provide all the above documentation in a single consolidated document.
All interested Individuals/firms are requested to express interest ONLY by email to: kenya.tender1@kua.fi indicating the assignment title on the subject line. The applications closes on 30th June 2022.
Late, Incomplete, or Partial bids will be rejected.
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