HelpAge International is planning to have an end-line evaluation after the project completion providing a systematic and objective assessment by analysing the project’s design, implementation and achieved results.

 

Programme rationale:

Background of the project:
WDF project aims to manage diabetes for older people: Improve diabetes care and prevention for people aged 40+ among Syrian refugees and vulnerable host communities in Lebanon.

Its main objectives are:
-To enhance access to diabetes screening, treatment, referral and prevention care for older men & women with T2D or at risk of developing it
-To increase the awareness of older men and women living with or at risk of developing diabetes about diabetes risk factors and complications
-Decrease diabetes distress and psychosocial distress among older men and women living with or at risk of developing diabetes

Donor:
World Diabetes Federation: World Diabetes Foundation (WDF)

 

Evaluation Purpose

HelpAge intends to undertake an End-of-Project Evaluation which marks the preliminary end of the current funding cycle supported by WDF on this project. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the overall impact of the programme in accordance with ALNAP DAC criteria. Further, lessons shall be drawn on what has worked well with a special focus on training development, design and quality, delivery and co-ordination as well as in terms of strategic development for future project and programmes.

Where possible the evaluation should explore how the project addressed social differentiation (by gender, age, ethnicity, poverty, vulnerability and disability) and how the project supported the different needs and priorities of different groups.

 

 

 

 

3. Evaluation Questions

 

Relevance/Appropriateness

  • Are HelpAge´s project activities, their concepts and approaches of intervention appropriate and relevant within the context of capacity development and integration services in the region?
  • Do the project activities cover the specific needs of the target group(s)? Have gender aspects been considered?
  • Have the project activities targeted both refugees and host community’s members?

 

Effectiveness:

  • To which extent have outputs, outcomes and objectives of the projects been achieved?
  • What changes have occurred as a direct result of the project at different levels, and for different stakeholders, e.g. Trainers, Trainees, national and international organizations, government participants?
  • To what extent have trainings help the inclusion of older people in other INGO, Local NGO and government agencies during the project.

How sustainable are the changes observed?

  • Has the project produced any unintended (negative or positive) effects?
  • To which extent has the project impacted through implementation activities indirect beneficiaries?

 

Efficiency:

  • Are the services and capacity development measures delivered in an efficient way?
  • Are improvements necessary in the steering of the project and the cooperation between WDF and HelpAge?

 

Impact:

  • To what extent do HelpAge activities contribute to the provision of better access to basic services and livelihood opportunities for elderly persons in the project regions? To what extent do they make a difference in the lives of affected people?
  • Has the provision of sub grants to local partners helped in contributing to the inclusion of older people in health and protection activities? To what extend did it make a difference?
  • To what extent have HelpAge’s training contributed to the inclusion of older people in health and protection programmes and the broader humanitarian response in Lebanon?

 

Coverage

  • Are there key gaps in the service delivery of HelpAge´s activities in the region? How is the coverage of the target group in the area?
  • Where and how can the HelpAge interventions further improve?

 

Connectedness:

  • Have structures been built or can be built that can be taken over by other institutions? Is there a possible exit strategy?  To what extent has the local ownership of partners been considered in the implementation of the project?

 

Coordination:

  • Do the HelpAge project activities complement other actors (state, NGOS or international donors) in the region? How is the level of cooperation and coordination between actors?
  • What are the challenges that the Programme team faced and how were they handled?
  • Have there been changes to the project context throughout the project period? If yes, how did the management adapt accordingly?
  • Was there a program outline/structure in place and what is its level of functionality?

 

 

4.         Sampling/Methodology

 

The evaluation will employ qualitative and participatory methods. Information will be derived from primary and secondary sources, including a desk review of relevant documents, as well as interviews with key informants and focus groups discussions with project beneficiaries and other stakeholders, including governmental institutions, international and national organizations. All information will be triangulated for validation.

The evaluation should include a variety of views from different stakeholders and levels including;

  • Older men and women
  • Recipients of TOT and training programmes
  • Representatives from partner organisations
  • Representatives from national and local NGOs with a link to the programme
  • Representatives from the broader humanitarian community
  • HelpAge Staff

Full details and contacts of all relevant Programme beneficiaries and contacts will provided to the chosen consultant

5.         Outputs

The outputs for this ToR will be:

  • Inception Report to propose research framework and methodology and data collection tools
  • Interviews with HAI Program Staff
  • Interviews with local partner’s/ field visits
  • Interviews with TOT candidates/ and others who attended trainings
  • Field data collection and/or participation in project event as necessary
  • Present draft findings and recommendations to project stakeholders
  • Prepare draft evaluation report for comments by the donor and the implementing agency
  • Prepare and submit final Evaluation Report, including recommendations and an executive summary.

HelpAge will require a full evaluation report in English language written in clear non-technical language, making use of clear examples and case studies where possible and include and highlight the voices of older people who have been part of the project

The structure of the report will be agreed during the discussion about the research framework and methodology.

6.         Time requirements and duration

The final evaluation report should be presented no later than 25 November 2019. The consultant is expected to present a time plan with his offer.

7.         Indicative budget

HelpAge is looking for Expressions of Interest (see Section 8) for this assignment including all costs e.g. consultant fee, subsistence allowances and miscellaneous travel expenses

8.         Qualifications/requirements of consultant

HelpAge anticipates hiring a single consultant, consultant team or agency with the following qualifications.

  • B.A. or above in a field highly relevant to the nature of the study (e.g. community development, social science, economics)
  • Familiarity with the region and humanitarian context
  • proven experience in qualitative research methods and in the evaluation of training development and technical assistance projects relevant to the themes covered by this project
  • strong communication skills, proficient in working across all levels of institutions with experience of conducting interviews sensitively in a range of contexts
  • excellent report writing skills in English
  • understanding of issues relating to ageing especially on older people in humanitarian context
  • impartiality towards HelpAge and its partners in Lebanon

 

How to apply

Interested consultants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for delivery of the assignment. The short Expression of Interest should include:

  • A cover letter: A short cover letter addressing the selection criteria above.
  • Proposed methodology and any comments on TOR and Research Proposal
  • Financial proposal: The financial proposal should provide cost estimates for services rendered including daily consultancy fees.
  • Clear work plan including output/deliverable and time frame for each stage of the project
  • Costing of each aspect (including day rates and any additional costs)
  • the applicant’s CV (maximum 3 pages) outlining his/her experience
  • Examples of relevant studies previously produced
  • Contact information for 2 professional references

 

Selection of the consultant will be done by a HelpAge project committee and based on the experience of the consultant, the quality and relevance of the expression of interest, and the proposed budget. Selection will be based on value for money, within resources available. Final negotiated fees will be specified in the consultancy contract.

The deadline for submission is midnight October 27th, 2019. Please contact Sarah Taha ([email protected]) for further information or to submit your application.

The Evaluator assents that they will not at any time, either before or after the termination of this service, use, disclose or communicate to any person confidential information relating to the program, databases, staff, partners, and donor work, except insofar as disclosure is required in providing the services, or in respect of which HelpAge has given prior consent in writing. This restriction shall continue to apply after the termination of the service without limit in point of time.

منتهية الصلاحية
آخر مدة للتقديم
الجمعة, 08. نوفمبر 2019
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