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This scope of work (SoW) outlines the purpose and scope of the mid-term assessment of USAID’s Tibet Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) - Capacity Building and Sustainability Initiative (CBSI). The SoW will guide the chosen consultant in the development and implementation of a mid-term assessment. To that end, the consultant will produce an inception report outlining the data collection and analysis protocols, methodologies and timeline; lead the mid-term assessment and submit a final report. This consultancy will be based in India, will require travel and will include close coordination with Washington-based staff. Candidates based in the South Asia region are preferred.
BACKGROUND
The CTA is the Tibetan government in exile. In August 2021, USAID awarded the National Democratic Institute (NDI) with a five-year grant focused on improving the CTA’s ability to deliver effective governance and building its capacity in several areas, including: strategic planning, leadership, budget transparency, management and resource flows, human resources, public outreach, information management and cyber security. The two overarching objectives of the program are to: (1) strengthen CTA leadership and planning and (2) improve management systems of the CTA and settlement institutions. NDI designed the program in consultation with a subgrantee, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Currently, the program is in its third year.
NDI will conduct an internal mid-term assessment of CTA-CBSI to assess the effectiveness of the program in addressing defined results and objectives. This evaluation is intended to serve several purposes. First, it will assess the progress made towards achieving the intended outcomes outlined in the program’s results framework. Second, it will determine if there are any unintended results of the project. Third, it will identify and assess challenges, constraints and opportunities that impact the ability of the program to meet its objectives and results. Fourth, it will uncover changes in programmatic or political context that may necessitate project adaptation. Fifth, it will determine the extent to which the program’s activities have been sustainable. Finally, it will provide lessons learned to inform the design and management of future NDI programs.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The mid-term assessment will employ modified Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Development Assistance Committee (OECD/DAC) criteria to establish an assessment framework:
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
Components of Inception Report:
Desk review: The methodology includes an initial review of secondary sources, including program documents, performance reports, related USAID policy documents, and publications. A summary of the findings will be added to the report by the consultant.
Key Informant Interviews: The consultant will sample the program beneficiaries benefiting from its interventions. The purpose of the KIIs and group interviews will be to gather detailed information from the selected sample of program stakeholders regarding the program interventions, results of those interventions, and effectiveness. The consultant will ensure inclusiveness among the key informants, ensuring to include substantial representation from youth. The KIIs will help the consultant to collect qualitative data in the form of interview notes. Summarized notes from the KIIs will be organized, coded, and analyzed by the consultant, per the evaluation questions. Possible evaluation limitations, their implications, and mitigating research biases will also be included in the inception report. All raw data, notes and translated copies of notes will be provided to NDI.
Evaluation Report: The consultant will be required to prepare an inception and final report consistent with the scope provided in the ToR, report templates, and must meet all the evaluation requirements as per the provided checklist. The final evaluation will broadly cover the following format:
The report will include recommendations for effective implementation and adaptation of the program, which will be reviewed and approved by NDI’s MEL and Asia teams.
CONSULTANCY TERMS
Mid-term Assessment Schedule
Month/Days | Proposed Activities |
June / 7 days | Desk review and inception report |
June / 6 days | Travel and preparations for data collection / refinement of data collection tools |
June-July / 15 days | Consultant deploys to Dharamshala for data collection |
July / 15 days | Data analysis |
Aug. / 17 days | Report writing |
Aug.-Sept. / 2 days | Consultant to conduct internal and external briefings on key findings, considerations and recommendations |
To apply to this consultancy, please submit a resume to asiarecruitment@ndi.org by May 30, 2024.
NDI is a nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that responds to the worldwide quest for popular civic participation, open and competitive political systems, and representative and accountable government. Since its founding in 1983, NDI and its local partners have worked to establish and strengthen democratic institutions and practices by building political and civic organizations, safeguarding elections and promoting citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. You can learn more about the Institute at our website, www.ndi.org.
To Apply: Please send your CV and daily rate to asiarecruitment@ndi.org
Full Time
$103k-133k (estimate)
05/25/2024
07/23/2024