IFRC, Multi Location
The IFRC has been active in Afghanistan since 1990 where its country office enjoys a status agreement as an International Organisation. The office operates as a technical support and collaboration platform to support Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) development and outreach, with a strong focus on improving coordination and developing cooperation with Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and non-Movement actors. IFRC’s technical support to ARCS programme reflects global strategic priorities articulating emergency response, disaster risk management, livelihoods, health, WASH, migration and displacement, gender and inclusion as well as cross-cutting programmatic focus on climate change and women empowerment.
Purpose: The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the extent of which Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS)’s response and IFRC’s support to ARCS in the 2019 Drought and Flash Floods and COVID-19 response operations achieved their collective goals and objectives of providing effective and efficient humanitarian assistance to the affected population.
Audience: Afghan Red Crescent Society, IFRC in Afghanistan, Kuala Lumpur and Geneva, in-country partner National Societies, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), external partners, and other actual and future partners.
Commissioners: Afghan Red Crescent Society Secretary-General, IFRC Head of Afghanistan country office.
Reporting to: Evaluation Management Team
Duration: 33 working days
Timeframe: November 2020 to January 2021
Location: Afghanistan (Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, and Nangarhar)
Programme Overview
IFRC Afghanistan country office intends to support ARCS in evaluating two operations implemented by ARCS during the course of 2019 and 2020. These two operations are 1) Drought and Flash Floods emergency appeal, and 2) COVID-19 response.
Purpose of the Evaluation
The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the extent to which these two operations achieved their goals and objectives of providing effective and efficient humanitarian assistance to the affected population. The evaluation will be used by in-country Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners and external stakeholders to inform future design and operation of similar humanitarian interventions.
Objectives and Key Evaluation Questions
The objectives of the evaluation are:
The key evaluation questions for each objective:
The consultant/consultancy firm will develop process, methods and questionnaires for the evaluation in consultation with ARCS and IFRC team based on the above objectives. The sample questions (outlined under the Annex 1 section below) need to be adjusted based on the situation/operation, in agreement with the evaluation management team (EMT) and outlined in the inception report.
Scope of the evaluation
The evaluation will cover implementation of response activities (emergency food security including cash and food distributions, health, WASH, infection prevention control (IPC), protection, gender and inclusion (PGI)) under both operations in five provinces: Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar and Nangarhar. Target groups for the evaluation will include:
Evaluation Design and Methodology
The methodology will adhere to the IFRC Framework for Evaluation, with particular attention to the processes upholding the standards of how evaluations should be planned, managed, conducted and utilized.
Applicants to this consultancy should detail their technical approach to the evaluation, proposing a clear design and a subsequent methodology that should link with the financial components of the proposal.
The specific evaluation methodology will be detailed in close consultation between the consultant/consultancy firm, EMT, Commissioners, and relevant key stakeholders, but will draw upon the following mixed methods, conducting both quantitative and qualitative data collection:
The detailed evaluation design is to be created by the consultant/consultancy firm; however, the following should be considered:
Evaluation Management Team
An evaluation management team will be appointed to manage and oversee the evaluation and ensure that it upholds the IFRC Framework for Evaluation. The EMT will consist of three members i.e., one from ARCS, one from IFRC Afghanistan country office, and one from IFRC Asia Pacific Regional Office. Representative from IFRC Afghanistan country office will lead the EMT.
Consultant/Consultancy Firm Roles and Responsibilities
Deliverables
The following will be provided by the consultant:
The consultant/consultancy firm should have/be:
Interested candidates, consultancies or firms can submit their applications including "business license, proposal and financial budget" to the email address mentioned below.
Post Date
Nov 18, 2020
Closing Date
Nov 26, 2020
Reference
CON005
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
Salary is negotiable
Years of Experience
6 - 8 years
Probation Period
Not Specified
Contract Type
Consultancy for external review
Contract Duration
2 undefined
Contract Extensible
false
Minimum Education
Master's Degree
Gender
Any
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