Request for proposals: End-term Evaluation of Community Resilience in Somaliland and Puntland (CRISP) [T05-EUTF-HoA-SO-23 RESTORE 2]

Consultancy to conduct end-term project evaluation of the Community Resilience in Somaliland and Puntland (CRISP) [T05-EUTF-HoA-SO-23 RESTORE 2]

Background

The Community Resilience in Somaliland and Puntland (CRISP) Project (the Project) is funded by the European Union (EU) under the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Sustainability (EU ETFS) and Addressing the Root Causes of Irregulating Migration and Displaced Persons in Africa. The Development Fund of Norway (DF) is the lead agency and works together with four implementing partners: HAVOYOCO, Candlelight, ADO and KAALO. The project was implemented between 1st July 2018 and 30th April 2022 (including a No Cost Extension of 6 months). The Project is implemented in five regions in Somaliland (Waqooyi Galbeed, Awdal, Togdheer, Sool and Sanaag) and 2 regions of Puntland (Bari and Nugaal). It supports 41 communities divided into 71 livelihood zones and encompassing 10,545 HHs in alleviating vulnerability to climate-related shocks and disasters. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Project partners agreed with the EU in Q1 2020 on measures to mitigate adverse effects. The results framework, implementation plan and budget were updated accordingly.

Purpose and objectives

The overall purpose of this Evaluation is to assess and document the performance of the Project and the extent to which the outputs and outcomes have been achieved, determining relevance, coherence, efficiency and effectiveness. The Evaluation is forward-looking and will assess whether and to what extent results (i) are sustainable, and (ii) may contribute to achieving the intended impact. On this basis the Evaluation will provide clear (actionable) recommendations for improvements. The specific objectives are to:

Ascertain results as stipulated in the logical framework;
Assess relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability, in addition to project and risk management and relevant cross-cutting issues;
Provide findings, conclusions, key lessons learned and clear recommendations for future design and implementation; and
Assess whether the collaboration between DF, its implementing partners and the Ministry of Agriculture has added value to the interventions with a positive effect on beneficiaries and other stakeholders (including what factors contributed to or detracted from added value).
Assignment duration:  Approximately 11 weeks over the period 19 May to 8 August.

Budget: Estimated to €30,000

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