Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion
General information
1.1 About Humanity & Inclusion
Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Handicap International operating name Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid and development organization with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since the organization was founded in 1982, we have set up development programs in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies.
1.2 About Humanity & Inclusion in the country/region
HI has been operating in Kenya since 1992, implementing projects in development and humanitarian contexts.
1.3 About the Project Implementing Partner (NGEC)
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is a Constitutional Commission whose overall mandate is to promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination for all people in Kenya with specific focus on special interest groups, which include: women, children, and youth, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), older members of society, minorities and marginalized groups.
Context of the evaluation
2.1 Presentation of the project to be evaluated
Project title : Empowerment of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Gender Sensitive Governance and Development.
Implementation dates :March 2021 to March 2023
Location/Areas of intervention : Kilifi, Turkana, West Pokot, Wajir, Isiolo, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Samburu, Tharaka Nithi, and Vihiga counties in Kenya.
Operating Partners :National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC)
Target Groups :Women with and without disabilities
Project Budget :27,945Euros
Objective of the project
To empower Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), state and non-state actors to address inequalities and discrimination of women and girls, with and without disabilities, in economic, political and social participation and decision making in 10 counties of Kenya.
Indicators
**1.**Percentage of CSO members showing improved capacities on gender issues, inclusion and advocacy after capacity building.
2.Percentage of counties that have domesticated at least 2 pieces of legal and policy frameworks.
3.Number of business organizations or Micro finance institutions that have adopted gender and disability inclusive frameworks.
**4.**Percentage of women participating and involved in decision making/leadership at the county assembly committees and in their organizations (CSOs).
**5.**Percentage of community/beneficiaries reporting satisfactory handling of SGBV and harmful practice cases by the CSOs
Expected results and indicators
Output 1.1. Increased capacities of CSOs in addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalized Groups, including women and girls.
Indicators
1.Number of CSOs trained on Gender issues, advocacy, and knowledge of rights/access to justice
2.Number of participants (CSO personnel) with increased knowledge on addressing the needs of special interest groups including those for women with and without disabilities to claim their rights.
Output 2.1. Increased capacities of state and non-state actors to lobby and implement inclusive legal and policy frameworks.
Indicators
**1.**Number of state and non-state actor’s capacity built
2.Number of state and non-state actors implementing the gender and disability inclusive legal and policy frameworks.
3.Number of lobby/advocacy forums conducted.
Output 3.1: Increased capacities of women to meaningfully participate in decision making through stronger CSO led partnership and alliances.
Indicators
**1.**Number of women having their capacities built.
**2.**Number of women participating in decision making at the county assemblies committees.
Output 4.1: Increased capacities of CSOs in addressing Gender Based Violence and harmful practices.
Indicators
**1.**Number of CSOs trained to address sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and harmful practices according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place.
Main activities implemented
Activities :
1.1: Increased capacities of CSOs in addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalized Groups, including women and girls.
1.1.1 Support grassroots movements and grassroots leaders to advocate for the realization of not more than two-thirds gender principle.
1.1.2 Hold dialogue meetings with male opinion leaders to hold men accountable and support them to promote women leadership
1.1.3 Facilitate development and dissemination of accessible public education materials to promote gender equality and inclusion.
2.1: Increased capacities of state and non-state actors to lobby and implement inclusive legal and policy frameworks
2.1.1 Hold forums with legislators (National Assembly and Senate) to lobby for implementation of Articles 10 and 100, Constitution of Kenya
2.1.2 Collaborate with women leaders in county assemblies through County Assembly Forums to enhance their capacity in legislation, representation and oversight
2.1.3 Facilitate development of mentorship curriculum to strengthen the capacity of business organizations, chambers of commerce and trade unions to represent, lobby and advocate for women’s economic interests, job opportunities and conditions
2.1.4 Facilitate forums for sharing of best practices on gender sensitive credit and financial products among microfinance institution and provision of support for gender sensitive
3.1: Increased capacities of women to meaningfully participate in decision making through stronger CSO led partnership and alliances
3.1.1 Facilitate strategic training for women aspirants in planning and management, communication and media, election laws and fundraising for campaigns
3.1. 2 Establish and support 5 multi-sectoral gender technical working groups in West Pokot, Tharaka Nithi, Nyandarua, Laikipia and Samburu Counties
3.1.3 Strengthen existing gender technical working groups in Kilifi, Wajir, Vihiga, Isiolo and Turkana counties
4.1: Increased capacities of CSOs in addressing Gender Based Violence and harmful practices
4.1.1 Build capacity of CSOs and OPDs on civic education programmes in patriarchal and culturally sensitive areas on harmful practices to women
4.1.2 Facilitate access to justice by fast tracking gender-related cases especially in gender-based violence
4.1.3 Dissemination of the County Model Policy and legal Framework on Sexual Gender Based Violence.
4.1.4 Engaging and supporting Male champions address GBV
4.1.5 Sensitization of technical working group on the SGBVIS
2.2 Justification of the evaluation
HI and NGEC are seeking the services of a consultant to conduct a final evaluation for the project in order to provide quantitative and qualitative values that will be used to assess project outcomes and impact. The survey data will establish values (statistics) for the different indicators which will be used to compare with the situation before and after the implementation of the project.
The End of Project Evaluation will provide data and evidence-based synthesis of gender inequalities and forms of discrimination of vulnerable and marginalized groups as outlined in the project goals and objectives. The collected data and summary statistics will provide a basis for attributing change to the project. The results and report of the End of Project Evaluation will be useful for the project team, the donor, Civil Society organizations, community members and other stakeholders
Main addressees of the evaluation
The main addresses of the evaluation will be the project beneficiaries. These are the state and non-state actors from the 10 project target counties that participated in the project activities. These counties include Kilifi, Turkana, West Pokot, Wajir, Isiolo, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Samburu, Tharaka Nithi, and Vihiga.
Dominant motivation for evaluation
To assess the local and national effects of the project on the communities, CSOs, and the government. Evaluate the ability of the community to continue with the project activities after end of the project.
2. Objectives of the evaluation (3 pages maximum)
3.1 Overall objectives and expectations of the evaluation
General objective:
To assesses the level of empowerment of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), state and non-state actors to address inequalities and discrimination of women and girls with and without disabilities in economic, political and social participation and decision making in 10 counties of Kenya.
Overall expectations of HI
To determine the action’s effectiveness, efficiency, change, relevance and give recommendations for future programming.
Partners’ expectations concerning the evaluation
3.2 Specific objectives
Scope of evaluation.
The evaluation shall represent the 10 counties targeted in this action. They are Turkana, Samburu, Vihiga, Kilifi, Wajir, West Pokot, Nyandarua, Tharaka Nithi, Laikipia, and Isiolo. The study will use both quantitative and qualitative methods. Where applicable, data will be disaggregated by Age, Gender and Disability (including type of disability)
Specific objectives
- Highlight the CSOs’ capacities to address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups to claim their rights
- Highlight the capacities of state and non-state actors to lobby and implement gender inclusive legal and policy frameworks
- Assess the capacity of state and non-state actors, make recommendations on priority areas for future project intervention.
- Assess the capacities of the target beneficiaries to participate in decision making through stronger CSO led partnerships and alliances
- Examine the capacities of CSOs in addressing Gender Based Violence and harmful practices
- Identify the knowledge gap of the CSO members with regards to project related policies.
3.3 Evaluation criteria and evaluative questions
Based on selected criteria from Humanity & Inclusion Project Quality Framework the evaluation will take into consideration the Effectiveness and Efficiency, Change and Relevance of the project.
Questions include:
- Have the participating members of the Civil Society Organizations had their capacity built in the following areas:
- Increase in capacities of CSOs in addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalized Groups, including women and girls?
- Increase in capacities of state and non-state actors to lobby and implement inclusive legal and policy frameworks?
- Increase in capacities of women to meaningfully participate in decision making through stronger CSO led partnership and alliances?
- Increase in capacities of CSOs in addressing Gender Based Violence and harmful practices?
- What are the positive and measurable changes that have taken place as a result of the project in the target counties?
- What were the key challenges encountered in the process of implementing this project?
- What continuity plan have the target counties put in place for the work supported through the implementation of this project?
- What have been the key lessons learnt by both the implementors and the beneficiaries?
- To what degree have the expected results been met and what necessary adjustments were made to ensure project quality?
- How responsive was the project implementation as regards timely implementation and ability to adapt to changes in context and risks identified?
- Were the project resources adequate and were they optimally managed.
- Have beneficiary CSO members increased empowerment through project activities? If yes, how? And if no why not?
3. Evaluation methodology and organization of the mission (1 Page maximum)
4.1 Collection methodology
Based on the following guideline it is up to the evaluator to propose their methodology.
The evaluation will use mixed-methods approach in data collection depending on the baseline objectives and goals. Data collection tools for each data collection method will be developed incorporating internationally recommended tools such as the Washington Group of Questions and others tools designed for collection of data on vulnerable members of the society.
This survey needs to adopt the Washington Group of Questions tool so as to ensure the data for persons with disabilities are captured properly. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the target groups in relation to gender, age and disability will form part of the evaluations. Opinions, experiences and behaviors of the beneficiaries will be gathered during the evaluation. This will be useful in ascertaining the changes in attitude of the target population to the project.
Focus Group Discussions and Key informant interviews will be used to capture data on perceptions, opinions, experiences and behaviors of the beneficiaries. The collected data will be useful in ascertaining the changes in knowledge, attitude and practices of the target population after project implementation. The data collection and analysis process will take into consideration the following approaches and guiding principles:
4.2 Actors involved in the evaluation
The implementing partner, HI and NGEC, will provide necessary support to the evaluator.
Beneficiaries will actively participate in the evaluation process.
4.3 Organization of the mission
The Steering Committee will consist of the Project Manager, Inclusive Governance Technical Advisor, HI logistics Manager, HI MEAL team representative, NGEC representative.
The role of the steering committee will be;
-The kick-off meeting leading to an inception report. The presentation. Led by Evaluator
-Questionnaire completion.
-Communication between the Steering Committee and the evaluator on the mid-term report.
-Validation of the final report.
4.Principles and values
4.1. Protection and Anti-Corruption Policy
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Protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
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Anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy
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4.2. Ethical measures*
As part of each evaluation, HI is committed to upholding certain ethical measures. It is imperative that these measures are taken into account in the technical offer:
- Guarantee the safety of participants, partners and teams: the technical offer must specify the risk mitigation measures.
- Ensuring a person/community-centered approach: the technical offer must propose methods adapted to the needs of the target population (e.g. tools adapted for illiterate audiences / sign language / child-friendly materials, etc.).
- Obtain the free and informed consent of the participants: the technical proposal must explain how the evaluator will obtain the free and informed consent and/or assent of the participants.
- Ensure the security of personal and sensitive data throughout the activity: the technical offer must propose measures for the protection of personal data.
*These measures may be adapted during the completion of the inception report.
4.3. Participation of stakeholders and beneficiaries
To be discussed with successful candidate.
4.4. Others
To be discussed with successful candidate.
5.Expected deliverables and proposed schedule
6.1. Deliverables
- An inception report refining / specifying the proposed methodology for answering the evaluation questions and an action plan. This inception report will have to be validated by the Steering Committee.
- A presentation document presenting the first results, conclusions and recommendations, to be presented to the Steering Committee.
- A final report of approximately 20-30 pages maximum and the following annexes: Questionnaires, consent form, interview guides and any other documents as may be agreed upon at the inception.
- A summary of 3-5 pages.
The final report should be integrated into the following template:
The quality of the final report will be reviewed by the Steering Committee of the evaluation using this checklist:
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6.2. End-of-Evaluation Questionnaire
An end-of-evaluation questionnaire will be given to the evaluator and must be completed by him/her, a member of the Steering Committee and the person in charge of the evaluation.
6.3. Evaluation dates and schedule
Total mission duration
- Start date: 17th May 2023
- End date: 20th June 2023
- Consultant will need travel to the project implementation counties.
Date Location Activity
17th May 2023 Nairobi Briefing at Headquarter
18th to 23rd May 2023 Nairobi Document review and inception report
24th May to 9th June 2023 10 counties Field mission and presentation
10th to 20th June 2023 Nairobi Drafting and presentation of final report
6. Means
5.1 Expertise sought from the consultant(s)
- A Master’s degree in statistics, Social, Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, Gender or any relevant field
- Previous experience in the design and implementation of project evaluations, conducting surveys
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Strong attention to detail
5.2 Budget allocated to the evaluation
The consultant shall include in their application a financial proposal a budget detailing costs associated to each evaluation activity and proposed payment plan. The technical and financial proposal should include the consultant’s understanding of the project and project goals, the baseline TOR, proposed methodology and approaches, tentative work plan, budget by activity, consultants’ resumes including references and their availability to carry out the baseline survey.
5.3. Available resources made available to the evaluation team
These will be shared with the successful candidate.
Submission of applications
Interested parties must submit the following documentation:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae which includes a statement about the expert’s past experience and three contactable references (certified copies of qualifications may be requested from successful applicants);
- Cover letter detailing the firms/Individual suitability for the assignment and current contact information.
- Detailed proposal including technical and financial and detail profiles/CVs of key person(s) to be involved at all stages.
- A detailed implementation plan/ technical proposal in accordance with the scope of work, expected outputs and deliverables provided for herein;
- Business registration documents and KRA tax compliance certificate.
The submitted plan will be evaluated in terms of the quality of complete coverage of all aspects of the terms of reference, timeliness in relation to the development of the curriculum contents, analysis and production of a draft report as well as compliance with qualifications as provided for herein.
EVALUATION
Application documents submitted will be evaluated in three (stages);
1. General Mandatory Evaluation Criteria
For firms or institutions
Certificate of Registration
Trade license Certificate/ Business Permit
PIN/VAT Registration Certificate
Current Tax Compliance Certificate
Personal Accident Cover
For individuals
Consultancy to develop a mentorship curriculum and materials
National ID
Relevant Certification
PIN/VAT Registration Certificate
Current Tax Compliance Certificate
Personal Accident Cover
2. Technical Capacity Evaluation
a) Profile and experience of the company:
- The firm should have proven expertise and experience in undertaking the service delivery. Attach three reference letters
- Provide list of assignments undertaken similar scope of work within the last 2 years along with names of clients (including contact person, email contacts, Postal address and telephone numbers – this must include the three referees provided above)
b) Professional/technical capacity/ capability
The proposed staff should have relevant experience and professional qualifications in the relevant field
3**. Financial Evaluation**
At the Financial stage, the Lowest Competitive Evaluated bidder and within budget estimates will be considered for the award of the contract.
Appendicies
- HI’s Quality Framework(copy and paste to browser), on which all evaluators must base their evaluation.
- The Disability – Gender – Age Policy(copy and paste to browser), which must guide the approach and the construction of evaluation tools in the technical offer.
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How to apply
Potential service providers who meet these requirements and are available within the time period indicated should submit an application letter and relevant documents listed above.
The deadline for submission of expression of interest (technical and financial budget proposal) is 19th May, 2023, 5 pm.
Interested and eligible bidders are requested to send soft copies of application and company profile documents listed above to the following email address:
(Please indicate REF: Gender EoP Evaluation Consultant)
Note: This consultancy is open to both national and international applicants. Individuals, group of individuals as well as consultancy firms having the requisite skills/experience are eligible to apply*. Persons with disabilities, Women and the youth and other vulnerable populations are encouraged to apply.*