PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE EVALUATION

1. Justification of the evaluation

According to ACF’s evaluation policy, an external evaluation is required for multi-annual projects. Furthermore, as there are no plans for phase 3 of the PROSSAN programme, ACF and its partners would like to be able to benefit from this evaluation to feed into the adjustments to be proposed for the exit strategy in the three countries.

2. Evaluation objective(s)

The main aim of the evaluation is to assess the programme’s performance and propose adjustments to the PROSSAN 2 exit strategy.
More specifically, the evaluation will look at quality according to the OECD’s DAC criteria (see Annex V), as well as gender and youth mainstreaming for the following activities:
– Health-related activities for young people and adolescents
– Supervision and training activities for health centres
– HIV/AIDS prevention and/or treatment mainstreaming activities
– Community health activities and the ability to encourage behaviour change
– Activities in partnership with health authorities and local organisations
– Advocacy and the rights-based approach to health
– Project monitoring and accountability
– Gender mainstreaming

3. Users targeted by the evaluation

• Direct users: Action Contre la Faim field teams and its partners, ACF headquarters.
• Indirect users: the Action Contre la Faim network, AFD and other financial contributors to the project, partner organisations, national governments, ministries, UN organisations, NGOs and NGO groups, as well as learning platforms, such as ALNAP

Detailed terms of reference available at: https://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/appels-doffres-consultances/

CONSULTANT PROFILE

The evaluation will be carried out by an international evaluation consultant with the following profile:

– In-depth knowledge of public health, strengthening maternal and child health services, adolescent health, psychosocial support and protection, community health, partnership management.
– Significant experience in evaluating development projects;
– Relevant degree or equivalent experience related to the evaluation to be undertaken ;
– Considerable experience in the coordination, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes;
– Communication skills and experience in facilitating workshops;
– Ability to write concise, clear and useful reports (examples of previous work may be requested);
– Fluency in English and French ;
– Understanding of donor requirements and AFD’s health strategy in particular;
– Ability to manage time and resources and work to tight deadlines;
– Independence from the parties involved.