Scope of Work

The evaluation will cover Mbirikani, Kuku and Naretoi sites in Mt Kilimanjaro Child Development Program area in Kajiado county.

Evaluation Outputs and Deliverables

• Training of enumerators on research methodology, data collection for caregivers survey, KAP facilitators
• Supervise enumerators through field spot checks during the data collection exercise
• Collect data with key informants from the county government and local partners
• Conduct Data Cleaning and Analysis of the raw data collected from the field
• Produce completed Caregiver Questionnaire excel tables and Stata do files
• Produce Baseline Report guided by the template
• A power point presentation to validate & disseminate the results of the evaluation to the implementing partner and other stakeholders for cross learning & accountability.

Qualifications of Consultant (s)

The successful firm/organization or individual will have the following competencies:

• Expertise in undertaking research studies, preferably in the Early Childhood Development.
• An Advanced degree in any of the following or related disciplines: Early Childhood Development, Education, Public Health, Sociology, Community Development Studies.
• Have proven knowledge and practical experience in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, facilitating, presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili
• Must have extensive expertise and experience in project planning, project design, applying the logical framework, project implementation and monitoring.

SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The main purpose of this proposal is to undertake a baseline study for the Coca-Cola funded project in Mukuru. The objective of the baseline study is to establish baseline information against the project log frame indicators at community level which will be used as a threshold for this project to assess outcomes and impact. The project indicators as stipulated in the project proposal, will form the basis for data collection for this baseline study. The consultant should be open to additional duties during the inception phase to capture relevant information that will enhance implementation approaches. Data obtained from the baseline study will also be utilized to revise the indicators in the current project results framework, for effective monitoring of changes attributed to and contributed by the project. Subsequently, ChildFund Kenya will undertake an end of project evaluation that will compare the projects’ achievements against the findings from the baseline study.

The specific objectives of this assignment are:

1. To establish and document the benchmark/status of the project qualitative and quantitative indicators in relation to the above stated result areas.
2. Develop an updated key performance measurement framework and the project performance monitoring and evaluation plan including data collection tools and instruments
3. Generate a draft baseline report that will be validated during validation workshops by the stakeholders including ChildFund Kenya, Local Partners and other stakeholders.
4. Final Baseline Report.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

The Consultant(s) must have the following qualifications and experience: -

• Demonstrated previous baseline studies, including participatory assessment methods. A minimum of five (5) years working experience in environmental health, waste management and community development work is highly desired.
• An advanced degree (Masters and above) in environmental health, development studies or social sciences, M&E, sociology, or Agriculture.
• Demonstrated practical and recent working experience on a similar value chain will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated and extensive knowledge and understanding of community development approaches especially in urban informal settlements.
• Ability to prepare factual and well-articulated evaluation reports. Sample report of 2 previous assignments related to this assignment need to be attached in the Expression of Interest (EoI).
• Excellent drafting and communication skills in English
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili