I. PROJECT PRESENTATION
This project was designed based on the experience of phase 1, implemented between 2017 and 2019, as well as the identification of local needs, in close collaboration between the two local partners, FEDEPAZ ( Fundación Ecuménica para el Desarrollo y La Paz ) and SAIPE ( Servicio Agropecuario para la Investigación y Promoción Económica ), present on the ground since 1993 and having developed a close link with communities and public and private institutions, and European organizations acting with them: TDH France and the SCCF. This second phase aims to continue efforts and capitalize on the lessons learned from phase 1 while taking into account the results of the external evaluation as well as the factors linked to COVID19. Furthermore,the Red EU-LAT has been involved in the design of the section on international advocacy. Secours Catholique-Caritas France (SCCF), a member of the Phase 1 consortium, has agreed to become a leader in Phase 2, including, following the’ announcement of the cessation of activities of Terre des Hommes France.
This project aims to continue to support the exercise of the rights of indigenous communities affected by’extractivism but also of’ other sources of conflict in Peru. Its implementation is part of an intercultural and intersectional gender perspective; it aims at a greater participation of women in the actions representing their communities and organizations but also a work on masculinities with men of the community. In order to’ ensure the transversalization of’ such an approach to the whole of the activity and the project and the central role of the participation of the communities and of all the participants, respecting their cultures and ways of do and do’ be, in agreement with one of the recommendations of the external’assessment, this phase of project 2 was accompanied by an expert consultant. Finally,the’ importance of considering a productive component was part of the reflections presented by the evaluators of phase 1. In response to this particular theme and taking into account the economic crisis generated by the Covid crisis – 19, the project includes the’ accompaniment to the implementation of’ apiculture activities for indigenous young people, the’apiculture being an economic-productive practice in connection with the’ identity and ancestral knowledge of indigenous peoples.since’apiculture is an economic and productive practice linked to the’ identity and ancestral knowledge of indigenous peoples.beekeeping being an economic and productive practice linked to the identity and ancestral knowledge of indigenous peoples.
II. EVALUATION
A. Justification of the’assessment
The project ends on June 30, 2024. A third phase’ is not envisaged. The’assessment report must therefore provide conclusions on the’analysis of the results and impacts of’action, and, particularly on the productive aspect of the project (result 3) and on the’integration of the’ gender approach in intercultural and intersectional perspective. The project has an international advocacy dimension focused on the actions of the Red EU-Lat, but a choice has been made to focus the evaluation on field actions.
The general objective of this evaluation is to assess the results of the project as well as the effects of the actions carried out in relation to the’objective. To this end, its specific objectives are as follows :
- Analyze according to the DAC criteria[1] relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability – the project’s achievements in relation to the objectives, results and indicators defined in the logical framework.
- Examine how project outcomes/objectives were achieved and how impacts/results occurred as a result of the project with particular attention to capacity building of targeted communities.
- Assess the quality and impacts of the implementation of the’ gender approach in project activities.
- Evaluate the quality and impacts of the implementation of productive activities – Project Outcome 3.
- Evaluate the’articulation and complementarity between field actors in Peru and an appreciation of their insertion in the local’ecosystem.
- To provide recommendations for the sustainability of the processes developed, particularly in relation to the needs of women, youth and leaders of the indigenous Awajun and Wampis peoples.
Furthermore, the’assessment will have to take into consideration the final’assessment report of the previous phase (2017-2019), in order to assess whether the’analysis and the recommendations, in particular those relating to the’integration of the’genus approach, were effectively taken into account by the project.
B. Reference questions of the’evaluation criteria
Relevance :
- Have the interventions addressed the needs of the different target beneficiaries, in particular women and young people ?
- To what extent have the results responded to the specific needs and conditions of the geographic areas covered by the project ?
- Was the logical framework consistent enough to achieve results ?
- Are the activities and results of the project consistent with the expected impacts and effects ?
- Has the project been able to adapt its activities to local contexts and the national context ?
Consistency :
- To what extent has the project been coordinated with other allies and similar interventions for the sake of synergy ?
- To what extent have government policies supported or weakened the’action of the project ?
- To what extent have the results of this project aligned with the priorities of the lessor ?
- To what extent has the project promoted the’articulation and coherence between SAIPE and FEDEPAZ ?
Efficiency :
- Have the resources mobilized enabled the correct implementation of the activities ?
- Have the resources mobilized been used and managed efficiently ?
- To what extent have the expected results been achieved in relation to the objectives and indicators ? And how ?
Efficiency :
- Were the results and objectives of the project achieved on time ?
- Are there internal factors and limits that affected the implementation of the project, in terms of intervention, organization and management methodologies ?
- Are there external factors and limits that affected the implementation of the project, in terms of political, socio-economic and health context, or other unforeseen events ?
Impact :
- What were the main positive / negative / expected / unexpected ( impacts as perceived by the various actors and beneficiaries of the project ?
- To what extent has the project contributed to strengthening the leadership and citizen participation of the intervention communities ?
- To what extent has the project strengthened the knowledge, capacities and practices of the beneficiaries, in particular in their capacity to dialogue and position their proposals ?
- Are there exceptional experiences that should be highlighted, for example stories, good practices, changes in the exercise of leadership, etc. ?
- To what extent has the implementation of the gender approach in activities contributed to building community capacity and developing differentiated agendas in indigenous organizations ?
Viability :
- Is there a feeling of ownership of the project by project members and local communities ?
- To what extent has the project taken into account existing structures or resources to improve sustainability after the end of the interventions ?
- To what extent has the gender approach been taken into account institutionally by the project partners ?
- What could the project have done differently to improve its viability ?
C. Methodology and stages
Here are some elements on the methods and major steps expected from the evaluation:
Phase 1. Preparation and documentation
- Framing meeting
- Analysis of available documentation : L’consultant team.es will conduct a rigorous review of documents such as the NIONG of the project, the logical framework, progress reports, etc, the documents developed within the framework of the consultation for the’integration of gender in intercultural and intersectional perspective, among others.
- Preparation by the’ team of consultants of a scoping note of the evaluation presenting the adapted methodology, the objectives, the questions, the proposed work plan, etc, as well as the tools to be used for the evaluation (questionnaires, interview guides, if applicable, list of persons or groups to be interviewed).
- Validation of the scoping note and meeting with the Peru SCCF partnership officer and the partners involved to prepare for the field mission.
Estimated duration : 10 days
Phase 2. Field mission
- Interviews with key project stakeholders: guidance and operational teams from each of the two organisations responsible for implementation in the field.
- Interviews with the target beneficiaries: representatives of the Awajun and Wampis peoples’ organisations, participant in the trainings of the’leaders’ school and in the activities and activities implemented in the framework of the’ accompaniment for the integration of the’ gender approach, in particular of young people and women, etc.
The actions of this evaluation will be carried out partly in Peru and partly remotely (videoconference). It is up to the evaluators to propose the content of the mission in Peru. The scope of intervention will be: the regions of’Amazonas (provinces of Condorcanqui and Bagua) and Cajamarca (province of San Ignacio), the city of Lima and France.
Estimated duration : 15 days
Phase 3. Drafting and presentation of reports
- Drafting of the interim evaluation report by the team of consultants ;
- Comments of the SCCF Partnership Officer in Peru and the SAIPE and FEDEPAZ teams on the project.
- Drafting and submission of the final report
- Presentation of the final report to project members.
Estimated duration : 12 days
Indicative timetable : the call for tenders will be open until February 29, 2024. The team will be selected and contractualized at the end of March, for the mission to start on April 1, 2024. The provisional report is expected by May 19 and the final report by May 31 at the latest. The consultant will provide a detailed timetable in his technical and financial proposal, specifying the distribution of tasks and the duration of execution of each task.
D. Expected deliverables
The consultant team will provide the following deliverables in Spanish.
– A framing note of the evaluation of 10 pages maximum, describing the approach / methodology and the execution of the project / schedule.
– A preliminary report with the field analysis, observations and recommendations ;
– A final report incorporating comments/observations from exchanges and discussions with project partners (40 to 60 pages maximum excluding annexes) + a synthesis of 6 pages maximum.
– All documents produced for the’assessment, including hard copies of reports and raw data in Excel and Word in electronic form.
– The final report should contain the following headings, but not be limited to :
- Cover page, table of contents and list of acronyms
- Summary incorporating changes with updated data against each defined indicator (objectives and outcome indicators as set out in the logical framework).
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Analysis and interpretation ( including tables / graphs and text ) – it will include both process analysis and analysis of results / impact ( DAC criteria )
- Findings / Observations
- Best practices and lessons learned
- Conclusion and recommendations
- Appendices including data collection tools and data sets
- Case studies, testimonies and related images to support the analysis
Upon validation and receipt of the full final report, it will be translated into French for transmission to the AFD.
In view of the above, consultants are requested to include in their service offerings detailed proposals on the methodology they propose to implement (evaluation steps, etc, stakeholders consulted, collective meetings and presentations, data collection methodology, produced documents). The consultants will also propose, in their service offer, the distribution of the number of working days in the different phases of the evaluation (and for each consultant).
How to apply
Only duly registered consultants or consulting firms can respond
Consultants are asked to submit a detailed budget proposal in their offer, taking these elements into account and specifying the number of days worked by consultant in total and in the different stages of the evaluation: preparation phase ( examination of documents and briefings ), field phase ( data collection and analysis ), drafting phase of the interim report, collective presentation phase and finalization, according to the methodology and procedure they proposed for the evaluation.
Technical and financial proposals should include the following :
– Understanding of the evaluation guidelines,
– In-depth presentation of the evaluation process and the method for achieving the objectives of the evaluation,
– Work plan with a calendar and a distribution of specific tasks by consultant.
– Budget proposal, all taxes included, with detailed breakdown, and amount and rate of VAT
– Composition of the team with specific responsibilities.
– the CV of the consultant or team of consultants mobilized ( if a team is proposed, specifying who will be the head or chief of mission ). One of the minimum consultants will have to have expertise in the subject of gender and women’s rights and another on productive issues.
– Work samples: at least one report produced as part of a recent survey / evaluation of a development cooperation project.
– Excellent level of spoken and written Spanish, mastery of French and / or appreciated English
Responses to this’ call for tenders will have to be submitted in spanish , at dept.personnelsupportedxterne@secours-catholique.org and ximena.ortiz@secours-catholique.org before February 29, 2024