Evaluation of Myanmar Climate Change Alliance (MCCA)

Global Objective:
The main objective of the assignment is to conduct an external evaluation of the Myanmar Climate Change Alliance programme and to inform the European Union on options for possible follow up support. The evaluation is intended to assist the implementing partners and inform the TWG and PSC members team develop their strategic vision for the remaining years of the project and for the future climate change interventions.
Specific objectives:
1. Provide the relevant services of the European Union, the partner government and MCCA implementing partners with:
An overall independent assessment the implementation up to date, with regard to programme's relevance, effectiveness and efficiency.
An assessment of the extent to which the Action has mainstreamed gender perspectives and conflict sensitivity in the implementation of the Action, and make recommendations in this regard.
The identification of key lessons and recommendations to key stakeholder groups in order to improve the implementation over the remaining period and strengthen the engagement with national stakeholders (government, private sector, civil society);
2. Provide recommendations to the European Union on options for possible further support on climate change adaptation and mitigation in Myanmar keeping in mind ownership, absorption capacity and aid effectiveness principles.
Scope of Work:
Undertook extensive literature review of the existing internal project documentation.
Conducted interviews with the donor, project team, partners, government, civil society and private sector stakeholders to review the overall performance of the project.
Reviewed and analyzed all relevant documents provided by the EU and implemented partners at the start of the contract.
Conducted consultations with key stakeholders and beneficiaries in Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, as well as visited to climate change adaptation pilot sites (dry zone and delta).
Employer: EU in association with AECOM
Duration (Man-month): 3.5 Months