Evaluation Consultant – Baringo – Global Peace and Prosperity Initiative

1. Introduction
Enhancing pastoralist’s security and resilience through diversified livelihoods and institutional strengthening (EPASREDILIS) project was initially a twelve month long project which was implemented in Baringo and Isiolo counties of Kenya. The implementation of the project started in September 2014 and ended on 30th September 2016. The project targeted thirteen pastoralist communities, seven in Baringo and six in Isiolo County. The pastoralist resilience consortium consisting of Regional Centre for Pastoralist Elders and Global Peace and Prosperity Initiative (GLOPPI) implemented the project in Isiolo and Baringo countries respectively.
The project focused on four critical issues namely: the worsening pastoralists’ livelihoods; the declining traditional conflict resolution mechanisms and the increasing natural resources induced conflicts by strengthening pastoralists’ institutions; and the increasing demand for alternative energy sources. The project diversified the pastoralists’ livelihoods; strengthened the capacity of the pastoralists to resolve conflicts by reviving the traditional conflict resolution mechanisms; and systematically advocated to the national and county governments to increase the investment and access to social services in the marginalized pastoralists’ communities. The project employed three approaches. Firstly, it holistically studied and approached the pastoralist problems/issues (holistic approach). Secondly, it empowered the pastoralist communities to take the lead in the identification, planning and implementation of appropriate responses to the identified local issues so that they take the lead in every aspect of the project (participatory approach). Finally, the project used advocacy approach to increase the impact of its interventions not only in the target areas but also in all pastoralists’ areas. The project was expected to realize the following results; increased household incomes through diversified livelihoods; strengthened capacity of pastoralists’ conflict mitigation and resolution mechanisms; increased awareness and understanding of pastoralists’ development issues and pro-pastoralist policies developed by the national governments and the increased demand and adoption of alternative energy sources amongst pastoralist communities.

2. Project Goal
• The project will contribute to the pastoral communities’ improvement of livelihoods and standard of living and resilience (Improved human development indicators).
2.1 Purpose/outcomes
• Pastoralists will have improved employment and increased income from livelihood diversification.
• Enhanced Pastoralists’ mobility, security and equitable access to environment and sustainable natural resources and ecosystem through better management of conflicts and natural resources

2.2 Outputs/results
• Strengthened capacity of pastoralists’ institutions to manage conflict and natural resources
• Pastoralists’ alternative livelihood options explored and diversified
• Increased awareness and understanding of pastoralists’ development issues and pro-pastoralist policies developed by the national and county governments in the target areas.
• Alternative energy sources developed and utilized.

3. Purpose of this Evaluation
To assess and evaluate the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, impact and sustainability of the project towards meeting the specific objectives and (ii) to document, the processes and the lessons learnt from the implementation and management of the project.
3.1 The specific objectives of this evaluation
Specifically this evaluation will assess and answer the following areas and questions:
3.1.1 Appropriateness/Relevance
v Assess the extent to which the project activities where tailed to the local needs, increasing ownership, accountability and cost effectiveness;
v Examine the extent to which the project met the needs of the local communities and beneficiaries
v Examine the appropriateness of the project according to: – internal policies, perceptions of target population, national policies; timeliness of a response can be part of an intervention’s appropriateness
3.1.2 Coverage
v Examine the extent to which project activities reached the specific target population
v Assess to what extent the beneficiaries had access to project inputs or services;
v Examine ‘within-population’ differences in resources they receive or have access to.
3.1.3 Effectiveness
v To assess and document the extent to which the purpose or outcomes of the project have been achieved EPASREDILIS:
o Pastoralists will have improved employment and increased income from livelihood diversification.
o Enhanced Pastoralists’ mobility, security and equitable access to environment and sustainable natural resources and ecosystem through better management of conflicts and natural resources
v Assess to what extent the capacity of pastoralists’ institutions have strengthened to manage conflict and natural resources and to advocate for the rights of pastoralists.
v Assess to what extent Pastoralists’ alternative livelihood options were explored and diversified by the project
v Assess to what extent the awareness and understanding of pastoralists’ development issues and pro-pastoralist policies developed by the national and county governments in the target areas have been achieved.
v To evaluate if and to what extent the alternative energy sources were developed by the project and utilized by the beneficiaries.
3.1.4 Efficiency
v Assess the efficiency of the project by measuring the outputs qualitatively and quantitatively in relation to the inputs;
v Examine the alternative approaches to achieving the same outputs;
v Examine if the most efficient process has been used; whether resources have been optimally used to address the needs;
v Explore managerial efficiency to examine the decision making process, human resource management, logistics; cost-efficiency, the lowest cost to produce or achieve specific outputs.

3.1.5 Coherence
v Assess whether the project activities were carried out with an effective division of labour among the stakeholders, maximising the comparative advantage of each, avoiding gaps and overlaps, acknowledging the responsibilities of all involved;
v Examine to what extent the project activities were coordinated with other stakeholders.
3.1.6 Sustainability
v Assess to what extent the target communities participate in the project management?
v Assess to what extent the communities felt the ownership of the project?
v Assess the extent to which the technical capacity of the communities and other stakeholder has been strengthened to sustain the project?
v Assess the extent to which the financial capacity of the communities and other stakeholder has been strengthened to sustain the project?
v Assess the extent to which the managerial capacity of the communities and other stakeholder has been strengthened to sustain the project?
v What were exit-strategies the project put in place for sustainability of the project
v Were the communities able to continue the project activities after the end of the project?

4. Scope of this evaluation
The evaluation will select representative samples from thirteen communities and pastoralist associations. It will also select representative samples from130 livelihood beneficiary households.

5. Methodology
In this evaluation, the consultant will use both secondary and primary data. He or she will employ both qualitative and quantitative methods in order to collect analyze and interpret data. The consultant will review the literatures of the EPASREDILIS project and other documents. Then he or she will collect primary data using both qualitative and quantitative methods. He or she will develop data collection and analysis tools.
The consultant shall prepare comprehensive participatory methodology for undertaking this evaluation. These include questionnaires, focus groups discussion, semi-structured interviews, key informants and stakeholder consultation meetings..
6. The tentative plan of the evaluation:
v Evaluation, short listing, interviewing and awarding of contract: Sept 15- 24, 2016
v Literature review and development of data collection tools: Sept 26, 2016
v Data collection/Field work in Isiolo Sept 27-29, 2016
v Travel day to Baringo or Isiolo Sept 30, 2016
v Data collection/Field work in Barigno 1st -3Oct 2016
v Report writing and submission Oct 4-5, 2016
v Feedback and feedback incorporation Oct 6, 2016
v Submission of the final report Oct 7, 2016

7. DURATION
The evaluation is expected to complete in 15 days including preparation and submission of reports. It will start on 26th September and will end on 10th October 2016.

8. EXPECTED RESULTS
v Data collection and analysis tools
v Final project evaluation report-A well-analyzed and articulated publishable evaluation report including lessons learnt

9. REPORTING ARRANGEMENT
v During the consultancy period, the consultant will report to the Project coordinator who will supervise the day to day activities of the consultant

10. SPECIFICATIONS
v Advanced university degree in a relevant discipline (Masters or equivalent) in Development Studies, Rural Development, sociology, natural resources or relevant field .
v At least 10 years or more of relevant work experience in conducting evaluations and researching pastoralist issues.
v Excellent community facilitation, engagement and research skills.
v In-depth understanding and knowledge of pastoralist’s development/resilience issues.
v Excellent report writing and editorial skills
v Knowledge of local languages; Kiswahili, Borana, Maasai or Kalenjin is an asset.
v Strong knowledge and understanding of pastoralists’ context and similar proof of work presented to Pastoralists Resilience Consortium (PRC)

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested consultants or firms should submit the following:
• A Cover letter, CVs of involved consultants;
• Detailed technical proposal with work schedule (approx 15 days) and financial proposal (in Kenyan shilling)
• Three most recent references and their availability
• Samples of similar work previously conducted by the consultant such as evaluation reports
Applications procedure
Interested consultant or firms should send their applications (technical and financial proposals and samples of evaluation reports) to consortiumresilience@gmail.com and copy to gloppirecruitment@gmail.com not later thanSeptember 25, 2016, 5:00Pm. Please put ‘‘Evaluation of EPASREDILIS ’’ in the subject line of your email. Due to the urgency of the assignment, applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and we may offer post before closing date. The selected consultants or firm must be ready to start work on 26th September 2016 and will finalize on 10th October 2016.
Unfortunately, only short listed candidates will be contacted for next steps and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

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