Expression of Interest for Undertaking Consultancy Services for Wateraid Country Program Evaluation

WaterAid

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR UNDERTAKING CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR WaterAid COUNTRY PROGRAM EVALUATION

WaterAid is an International Non-Governmental Organization with a vision of ensuring Safe Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for Everyone, Everywhere by 2030. WaterAid has had its operations in Tanzania since 1983 under the name “WaterAid Tanzania,” which is registered as a Non-Governmental Organization in The Republic of Tanzania. WaterAid in Tanzania operates as a Country Programme and functional office of WaterAid UK; within the East African Region. The head office is in Dar es Salaam, Rufiji Street, Plot No.1469, Masaki Area within Kinondoni District.

Background WaterAid Tanzania Country Strategy covers the period from April 2016 to April 2021. This evaluation considers the period of 2016 to 2021 on the following Strategic Objectives (SOs):

SO 1: Influencing for greater accountability

SO 2: Mainstreaming WASH for effective partnerships

SO 3: Building capacity for strengthened WASH delivery systems

SO 4: Knowledge brokering for evidence-based decision making.

SO 5: innovation to solve problems and promote sustainability –

Purpose

The purpose of the Country Programme evaluation is to:

• Assess the contextual relevance of the current Country Strategy against the backdrop of changes in the external environment.

• Assess the effectiveness against the Country’s Strategic Objectives.

• Assess the added value and synergy of WaterAid’s programmes with regard to the WASH sector in Tanzania.

• Capture the lessons learned from the implementation of the Country Strategy and reflect on the implications for the development of the following Country Strategy

The role of a consultant is to:

• Use the evaluation questions defined by the Country Programme as a starting point, refine the evaluation questions in consultation with the CP;

• Build on the guidelines, develop a detailed methodology for evaluating the Country Strategy. The exact methodology will include the supporting tools such as the analytical framework for document review, topic guides for conducting Key Informant Interviews, etc.;

• Submit an inception report, to be revised based on WaterAid’s feedback;

• Analyse and synthesize internal documentation;

• Identify and analyse relevant external documents;

• Interview with WaterAid staff, government officials, INGOs, UN agencies, partners and CSOs

• Preparation of preliminary findings.

• Facilitation of reflection and validation workshop.

• Compilation of the final report using the template provided by WaterAid.

WaterAid is looking for a consultant who meets the following requirements:

• Experience in conducting evaluations of strategic plans and large, multi -faceted programs.

• Strong analytical skills in qualitative information.

• Knowledge of the WASH sector in the country (but not necessarily a WASH expert).

• Experience in policy analysis; Experience in conducting interviews with different types of Key informants, including government officials, Ministry of Water (MoW), Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST) and Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC), INGOs, NGOs, and CSOs.

• Experience in facilitating participatory workshops.

• Good writing, presentation and communication skills.

Timeframe

it is anticipated that the consultancy will take between 15 and 20 days. Please submit a budget separating consultancy fees and reimbursable expenses. The budget should be inclusive of all required taxes stipulated by Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).

Expression of Interest

If you are interested in this consultancy, please submit your Expression of Interest to [email protected] and CC [email protected] [email protected]

Please visit https://www.wateraid.org/tz/work-with-us for an extended version of the advert.

Following a review of the Expressions of Interest submitted, shortlisted candidates will be invited for a short interview during the week commencing 26.4.2021, from which a final candidate will be selected.

Please make sure your expression of interest includes the following:

• Short cover letter explaining your motivation, relevant expertise and experience (max 2 pages).

• The proposed approach, building on the methodology proposed in the TOR. This should also explore how the consultant will mitigate the risk of COVID19 (max 1 page).

• Three examples of your written work with Country Strategy evaluation.

• Budget, with the distinction between your consultancy fees and reimbursable expenses.

• Curriculum Vitae.

• The contact details for three referees.