TERMS OF REFERENCE: EVALUATION OF MACHAZE DISTRICT WATER PROJECT, MANICA PROVINCE Concern Worldwide, Mozambique
BRIEF BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT Mozambique is one of the poorest Countries in Africa, currently ranked 184 on the UNDP Human Development Index. Food insecurity is widespread due to low crop yields, lack of income and assets, underdeveloped markets, and poor access to facilities. The country is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and is regularly affected by seasonal flooding.
Machaze (13.189 km2) is the southernmost district of Manica province and is characterized by low population density, vulnerability and geographical isolation. Harsh conditions, such as bad roads, the dry and arid climatic condition and limited availability of basic social services, market access and communications make Machaze a difficult place to work. Since 1999, Concern has been operating in this district. People mainly depend on subsistence farming, backed up by cashew production, poultry and small livestock.
Machaze is extremely vulnerable to natural disasters. Soil conditions are not favorable for rain-fed agriculture as the district finds itself in one of the driest zones of Mozambique. Even in a ‘normal’ season, rainfall is very low and erratic. In years with good rainfall, such as 2000 and 2006, Machaze is often affected by seasonal flooding. Agro-ecological conditions and disasters complicate agricultural productivity and food security.
The lack of access to water has been a major stumbling block to development in Machaze. Concern’s intervention in Macahze has explored and invested in appropriate technologies in the quest to find a sustainable solution to the historic and chronic problem of shortage of water in Machaze district.
Project Goal: To contribute to an increase in access and control over resources and decision making processes of poor households in Machaze district
Purpose: To provide sustainable, community managed water sources for 10,000 people in Machaze district
Outputs: Four (4) solar water pumps installed Water committees are effectively managing solar water pumps One alternative water pump introduced appropriate to Machaze’s conditions Lessons and best practices are documented and shared
OBJECTIVES OF THE EVALUATION
The overall objective of the final evaluation is to measure outcomes and impacts, to assess effectiveness, relevance and sustainability of the project, to draw lessons and to obtain an objective and independent analysis of the programmes implementation and achievements against the proposed objectives and expected results. The analysis should be defined in terms of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and impact.
Specifically the Evaluation will
a) Review the implementation of the project against planned activities and results b) Assess the effectiveness and impact of the programme in meeting the specific objectives and results defined in the proposal and logframe c) Assess how far the project has contributed to the overall goal outlined in the proposal and logframe d) Identify good practices and opportunities that could be replicated or scaled up and make recommendations for future similar programming based on the evaluation findings
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The evaluation should cover the following specific activities: 1. The methodology will include a combination of data collection, direct observation, interviews with key informants and focus groups, meetings with the relevant district Authorities and the implementing partner, stakeholders and beneficiaries. 2. Review available project documents and data; 3. Present initial findings and recommendations to the programme tam 4. Final evaluation reports and summary report
Timeframe: It is expected that the evaluation will need 11 days in total based on effective results and budget availability. The evaluation will take place in February – March 2012.
DESK REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT (2 DAYS)
EVALUATION (5 DAYS)
PRESENTATION OF INITIAL FINDINGS (1 days)
PREPARE A FINAL EVALUATION REPORT AND SUMMARY REPORT (3 DAYS)
QUALIFICATIONS • Advanced university degree in Water and Sanitation, Rural Development or a related discipline; • Extensive experience in developing and implementing M&E activities for development projects at the international level, including field work; • Previous experience with WASH or Rural Development related projects; • Fluent in English and Portuguese; • Previous experience in Southern Africa would be a bonus .
Candidates should submit their CV and daily consultancy rates, inclusive of per diem, to Jill Salmon, Assistant Country Director for Programmes, Concern Mozambique, jill.salmon@concern.net by 8th December 2011
Candidates should submit their CV and daily consultancy rates, inclusive of per diem, to Jill Salmon, Assistant Country Director for Programmes, Concern Mozambique, jill.salmon@concern.net by 8th December 2011
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