1.BACKGROUND TO BUILD AFRICA
Build Africa is an international NGO with over 30
years of experience working in rural areas of Uganda, focusing specifically on
two programme areas; Education & Livelihoods. Build Africa Uganda is
supporting projects in Kumi, Bukedea, Ngora, in the East and Masindi,
Kiryandongo and Buliisa in the West. BAU’s work in schools looks at a whole
school approach and Build Africa Uganda is currently coming towards the end of
a DFID-funded project focusing on improving access to and quality of primary
school education in Eastern and Western Uganda.
years of experience working in rural areas of Uganda, focusing specifically on
two programme areas; Education & Livelihoods. Build Africa Uganda is
supporting projects in Kumi, Bukedea, Ngora, in the East and Masindi,
Kiryandongo and Buliisa in the West. BAU’s work in schools looks at a whole
school approach and Build Africa Uganda is currently coming towards the end of
a DFID-funded project focusing on improving access to and quality of primary
school education in Eastern and Western Uganda.
2.BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT
At the development stage of the pr
oject, Build Africa
found the following barriers to children achieving a good quality primary
education: 1) a lack of community involvement, 2) weak school management and
governance, and 3) gender specific barriers. The project was designed to
address these barriers in order to increase the proportion of children that are
staying in school and are achieving a pass in their PLE exams that will prepare
them for secondary school.
The aim of the READ project is to increase retention
and completion rates at 40 rural Ugandan schools, contributing towards MDG Two.
READ aims to empower communities to take responsibility for school development
and hold duty bearers accountable by increasing parental participation,
strengthening school management and governance, and addressing gender specific
barriers, directly benefiting 23,662 school community members through
participatory school planning and capacity building.
and completion rates at 40 rural Ugandan schools, contributing towards MDG Two.
READ aims to empower communities to take responsibility for school development
and hold duty bearers accountable by increasing parental participation,
strengthening school management and governance, and addressing gender specific
barriers, directly benefiting 23,662 school community members through
participatory school planning and capacity building.
3.PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The READ project has been implemented since January
2012 and will finish in December 2014. The project has been implemented by four
partners: Build Africa Uganda, Vision Terudo, RDP and LAWCADO.
2012 and will finish in December 2014. The project has been implemented by four
partners: Build Africa Uganda, Vision Terudo, RDP and LAWCADO.
3.1.Intended project impact
To contribute to the achievement of Universal Primary
Education (MDG2) and gender equity and promotion of women (MDG3) in Uganda.
Education (MDG2) and gender equity and promotion of women (MDG3) in Uganda.
3.2. Intended outcome
Outcome: Children, especially girls, have increased
retention and completion rates in 40 rural Ugandan schools
retention and completion rates in 40 rural Ugandan schools
3.3 Outputs and associated activities
Output 1: Communities and local authorities engaged in
school development
school development
· Development, implementation and review of School
Development Plans
Development Plans
· Community training sessions
· Radio advocacy
· Education dialogues
· Distribution of educational materials
Output 2: School Management Committees (SMCs) have
improved ability to take responsibility for the school’s governance and
management
improved ability to take responsibility for the school’s governance and
management
· School Management Committee audits
· SMC training
· SMC study visits and mentorship scheme
· Addressing teacher absenteeism
Output 3: Addressing gender issues
· Teacher and parent training
· Radio programmes
· Select appropriate sanitary towel technology
· Lobbying local government
4. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE END OF PROJECT EVALUATION
This evaluation is being undertaken to provide
credible and useful findings on the performance and challenges of the project,
in addition to the development of lessons and recommendations that could inform
future interventions.
credible and useful findings on the performance and challenges of the project,
in addition to the development of lessons and recommendations that could inform
future interventions.
The key audience for the end of project evaluation is
Build Africa (in the UK and in Uganda). Primarily, the evaluation will be used
by the Programmes teams to inform future decision-making regarding project
design and implementation. The evaluation will also be used by the Senior
Management Team to assess the project’s contribution to the strategic
objectives of Build Africa.
Build Africa (in the UK and in Uganda). Primarily, the evaluation will be used
by the Programmes teams to inform future decision-making regarding project
design and implementation. The evaluation will also be used by the Senior
Management Team to assess the project’s contribution to the strategic
objectives of Build Africa.
The evaluation findings and recommendations will also
be summarised and fed back to the schools and community members involved in the
project and evaluation by means of discussions between interested parties and
Build Africa Uganda staff. It will be important for community members to
understand (from the evaluation findings) whether this project met its
objectives, how and why. It will also be important for this audience to
understand how their roles have contributed to the successes and challenges
identified by the evaluation.
be summarised and fed back to the schools and community members involved in the
project and evaluation by means of discussions between interested parties and
Build Africa Uganda staff. It will be important for community members to
understand (from the evaluation findings) whether this project met its
objectives, how and why. It will also be important for this audience to
understand how their roles have contributed to the successes and challenges
identified by the evaluation.
1. KEY EVALUATION QUESTIONS
The evaluation should take the following as the key
research questions:
research questions:
- To what extent have the project’s outputs and
outcome followed the expected causal pathway, ie Theory of Change,
designed during project development? And what have been the key barriers
and facilitators to achieving expected changes? - How effective are the School Development Plans in
the overall school development? - To what extent has working in partnership added
value to the project? - How effectively has Build Africa Uganda worked
with the Ministry of Education and district local governments in order to
achieve intended outcomes? What have been the successes and challenges?
Data collection, analysis and development of findings
and recommendations should be guided by the above questions, which frame the
focus of the project evaluation.
and recommendations should be guided by the above questions, which frame the
focus of the project evaluation.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The project was based in 40 schools in the 6 districts
of Kumi, Ngora, Bukedea, Masindi, Buliisa and Kiryandongo.
of Kumi, Ngora, Bukedea, Masindi, Buliisa and Kiryandongo.
It is anticipated that the evaluation will include
both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to inform the
evaluation findings. It is expected that the evaluator(s) will compare end of
project evaluation data with baseline data to develop findings that assess
Build Africa’s contribution to change. The evaluation should be informed by
both primary and secondary sources of data.
both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to inform the
evaluation findings. It is expected that the evaluator(s) will compare end of
project evaluation data with baseline data to develop findings that assess
Build Africa’s contribution to change. The evaluation should be informed by
both primary and secondary sources of data.
Due to some incomplete monitoring data collection, it
is also expected that the evaluator(s) will collect some primary quantitative
data from the schools in order to produce rates of retention in schools. This
analysed data will be used to inform the evaluation.
is also expected that the evaluator(s) will collect some primary quantitative
data from the schools in order to produce rates of retention in schools. This
analysed data will be used to inform the evaluation.
With regard to study respondents, it is likely that
the consultant will want to gather views from children, parents, teachers,
School Management Committee members, partner staff, Ministry of Education
officials and Build Africa staff.
the consultant will want to gather views from children, parents, teachers,
School Management Committee members, partner staff, Ministry of Education
officials and Build Africa staff.
The consultant will lead the End of Project Evaluation
with the support of Build Africa Uganda (BAU) and Build Africa UK (BA-UK) staff
members. It is intended that the end of project evaluation will provide a
thorough review of the READ project, with specific recommendations.
with the support of Build Africa Uganda (BAU) and Build Africa UK (BA-UK) staff
members. It is intended that the end of project evaluation will provide a
thorough review of the READ project, with specific recommendations.
3. METHODOLOGY
The evaluation shall adopt both qualitative and
quantitative methods to collect information from both primary and secondary
sources as indicated in the scope of work. Data collection methods and tools
should take a participatory and interactive approach where appropriate and
should always be tailored to ensure relevance to the respondent or group of
respondents.
quantitative methods to collect information from both primary and secondary
sources as indicated in the scope of work. Data collection methods and tools
should take a participatory and interactive approach where appropriate and
should always be tailored to ensure relevance to the respondent or group of
respondents.
Data collection will be limited to a sample of the 40
schools that were involved in this project. BA-UK and BAU will provide support
to the consultant with the sampling of these schools.
schools that were involved in this project. BA-UK and BAU will provide support
to the consultant with the sampling of these schools.
4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected consultant will be responsible for:
· Holding an inception meeting with BAU staff and
reviewing any relevant documentation to gather background information
reviewing any relevant documentation to gather background information
· Drafting an inception report, including a detailed
methodology, all data collection tools and a data analysis framework
methodology, all data collection tools and a data analysis framework
· Incorporating feedback on inception report into
planned approach and activities
planned approach and activities
· Organising the logistics for field travel
· Recruiting and training data collectors and
supervising field data collection and entry
supervising field data collection and entry
· Conducting participatory data collection in sampled schools
· Providing the typed raw data to BAU and BA-UK
contact staff
contact staff
· Analysing and synthesising both qualitative and
quantitative data and preparing report
quantitative data and preparing report
· Submitting draft report, with accompanying data
analysis to BAU and BA-UK contact staff for feedback
analysis to BAU and BA-UK contact staff for feedback
· Incorporating feedback and submitting a final report
that responds to the key learning questions and provides clear findings and
robust recommendations which can be directly applied to Build Africa’s future
programming
that responds to the key learning questions and provides clear findings and
robust recommendations which can be directly applied to Build Africa’s future
programming
Build Africa UK and Build Africa Uganda will be
jointly responsible for:
jointly responsible for:
· Preparing relevant documentation and making it
available to the consultant
available to the consultant
· Holding an introductory Skype call with the
consultant to provide background information and to finalise timelines and
expectations
consultant to provide background information and to finalise timelines and
expectations
· Supporting the identification of key informants
· Reviewing the inception report and providing the
consultant with specific and timely feedback
consultant with specific and timely feedback
· Providing support to the recruitment and training of
data collectors as necessary
data collectors as necessary
· Reviewing the draft final report and providing the
consultant with specific and timely feedback
consultant with specific and timely feedback
· Managing and supporting the consultant throughout
the evaluation process
the evaluation process
5. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Evaluation inception report: An inception report shall be required from the evaluator before
commencing the evaluation exercise. It should detail the evaluator’s
understanding of what is being evaluated, showing how each evaluation question
will be answered by way of: proposed methods; proposed sources of data; and
data collection procedures. The inception report should also include a proposed
schedule of tasks, activities and deliverables, and the designated team
member(s). In addition, the inception report shall also annex detailed data
collection tools for all stakeholders for review by Build Africa staff members.
commencing the evaluation exercise. It should detail the evaluator’s
understanding of what is being evaluated, showing how each evaluation question
will be answered by way of: proposed methods; proposed sources of data; and
data collection procedures. The inception report should also include a proposed
schedule of tasks, activities and deliverables, and the designated team
member(s). In addition, the inception report shall also annex detailed data
collection tools for all stakeholders for review by Build Africa staff members.
Draft evaluation report:A draft evaluation report that effectively and exhaustively addresses
the evaluation criteria shall be submitted to Build Africa for internal review
within the agreed time frame.
the evaluation criteria shall be submitted to Build Africa for internal review
within the agreed time frame.
Final evaluation report: A final evaluation report addressing all the criteria and inputs from
Build Africa will be delivered to Build Africa (in 3 hard-bound copies and in
soft copy) within the stipulated time. Typed quantitative and qualitative raw
data sets must also be submitted in soft copy.
Build Africa will be delivered to Build Africa (in 3 hard-bound copies and in
soft copy) within the stipulated time. Typed quantitative and qualitative raw
data sets must also be submitted in soft copy.
6.TIMELINE
Below is a proposed timeline for this consultancy
work. The timeframe for deadlines should be considered as fixed; however the
expected number of consultant days can be used as a guideline and may be
adjusted appropriately by candidates in their applications.
work. The timeframe for deadlines should be considered as fixed; however the
expected number of consultant days can be used as a guideline and may be
adjusted appropriately by candidates in their applications.
ActivityExpected number
of consultant days Timeframe
of consultant days Timeframe
(to be completed by)Briefing
meeting in Kampala 0.5 Wednesday 29th October Review of TOR, project
documents and reports 1.5 Friday 31st October Development and
submission of the inception report (including detailed methodology and all data
collection tools) 3 Wednesday 5th November Revision of data
collection tools (if necessary) 1 Friday 7th November Field work
(training of data collectors, data collection, de-briefing and data input) 15
Friday 21st November Data analysis and writing of draft report 5
Friday 28th November Revision and finalisation of the report 1
Friday 5th December TOTAL 26 days
meeting in Kampala 0.5 Wednesday 29th October Review of TOR, project
documents and reports 1.5 Friday 31st October Development and
submission of the inception report (including detailed methodology and all data
collection tools) 3 Wednesday 5th November Revision of data
collection tools (if necessary) 1 Friday 7th November Field work
(training of data collectors, data collection, de-briefing and data input) 15
Friday 21st November Data analysis and writing of draft report 5
Friday 28th November Revision and finalisation of the report 1
Friday 5th December TOTAL 26 days
7. EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE
· Masters’ degree in a relevant Social Science
discipline coupled with advanced skills in Research Methodologies is desirable.
discipline coupled with advanced skills in Research Methodologies is desirable.
· Experience of working in a development organization
or University and familiar with NGO operations. A focus on primary education is
desirable.
or University and familiar with NGO operations. A focus on primary education is
desirable.
· Demonstrable experience of undertaking desk reviews,
as well as rapid assessments and/or evaluations.
as well as rapid assessments and/or evaluations.
· Significant experience of collecting and analysing
quantitative data from small scale sample surveys.
quantitative data from small scale sample surveys.
· Experience of analysing and synthesising qualitative
data using a rigorous approach.
data using a rigorous approach.
· Experience of participatory Monitoring and
Evaluation methods, in particular of facilitating data collection workshops
with children in a sensitive and empowering manner.
Evaluation methods, in particular of facilitating data collection workshops
with children in a sensitive and empowering manner.
· Experience of overseeing and training data
collectors, including providing a quality assurance function.
collectors, including providing a quality assurance function.
· Experience of working within a dispersed team,
remaining self-motivated, using initiative and responding appropriately to
constructive feedback.
remaining self-motivated, using initiative and responding appropriately to
constructive feedback.
· Able to reliably access the Internet, as well as
relevant national policy/planning documents and surveys.
relevant national policy/planning documents and surveys.
· Willingness to familiarise self with, and sign up to
abiding by, Build Africa’s Child Protection Policy
abiding by, Build Africa’s Child Protection Policy
How to apply:
- Interested consultant must submit the following
documents:
a. Cover Letter
b. CV including reference details of previous clients
c. Sample of previous work in similar consultancy work
(assessment/survey/baseline assessment), with contact details for commissioning
client.
(assessment/survey/baseline assessment), with contact details for commissioning
client.
d. Technical proposal including:
i. Outline of methodology and data collection tools to
be used;
be used;
ii. Proposed sampling strategy within 40 schools;
iii. A timeline of consultant workplan (guided by
Section 6 of this document)
Section 6 of this document)
iv. Full budget based on activities of the consultant,
as well as any consultant and data collector fees
as well as any consultant and data collector fees
- If an applicant intends to work in a team, they
should indicate all team members and attach their CVs. Clearly highlight
the Team leader (whose minimum qualification should be Masters’ level).
All documents must be submitted no later than Monday
27th October at 9:00am via email to babirye@build-africauganda.org,
copying semyalo@build-africauganda.org
27th October at 9:00am via email to babirye@build-africauganda.org,
copying semyalo@build-africauganda.org
Please note that the deadlines provided in Section 6
of the document are not flexible. Applicants must be available for data
collection during the week commencing Monday 10th November. It
is likely that this would require data collection across both implementing
regions – in Eastern and Western Uganda – simultaneously. The final report must
be delivered by Friday 5th December.
of the document are not flexible. Applicants must be available for data
collection during the week commencing Monday 10th November. It
is likely that this would require data collection across both implementing
regions – in Eastern and Western Uganda – simultaneously. The final report must
be delivered by Friday 5th December.
