The primary aims of the mid-term evaluation are to assess the strengths and weaknesses of program implementation, identify factors associated with activities’ greater or lesser performance, to identify early evidence of whether the activities are leading to change (positive or negative) and factors that may be impeding or promoting positive change, in order to recommend adjustments to activities that would help maximize intended results. In order to accomplish this aim, Mercy Corps is searching for a dynamic and organized mid-term evaluation consultant team with proven experience in mixed research methods in semi-arid lands of Africa. The mid-term evaluation consultant team will produce a comprehensive report based on qualitative methods (and review of former quantitative research) critically evaluate program relevance, connectedness, coherence, coverage, efficiency, effectiveness, outputs, and any early outcomes; and along with a team of program leadership staff to present a series of recommendations and considerations to maximize impact and capitalize on key synergies for the second half of the program.
Evaluation Objectives
The objectives of the evaluation will be:
- To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of program implementation and the quality of outputs, in terms of adherence to terms agreed by FFP and their acceptability and perceived value to target communities, identifying factors that appear to enhance or detract from the quality, acceptability and usefulness of implementation and outputs. There should be an explicit focus on looking at the market facilitation and facilitative strategy as the foundation of program implementation and design. There should also be attention paid to look at probability of the sustainability beyond the life of the program as a result of using the facilitative approach.
- To seek evidence of changes (intended and unintended) associated with program activities, evaluate how the changes relate to progress toward program objectives, and identify factors that appear to promote or hinder the program’s progress toward desired objectives.
- Based on the findings from 1-3, to recommend adjustments to program implementation or design and explain how these changes would improve program outcomes and sustained impact.
- To facilitate a workshop to engage various stakeholders (program staff, donors, local and national government, beneficiary communities) in an analysis and reflection on the evaluation results to determine potential program adjustments and strategic planning.
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