Lead Individual Consultant to conduct the end of project evaluation on Harnessing the Power of Sports to Prevent GBV in the Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and Host Community

^[1] UNHCR. Kalobeyei Protection Strategy Kenya. September 2017.

^[2] UNHCR (2017). Kakuma Sexual and Gender Based Violence Protection Strategy. 

 

Evaluation Purpose:

The Sport for Protection Project evaluation will serve the following purposes:

(i) Demonstrate accountability to stakeholders on performance in achieving development results and on invested resources; 

(ii) Support evidence-based decision-making to inform humanitarian response programming; 

(iii) Aggregating and sharing good practices and credible evaluative evidence to support organizational learning on how to achieve the best results; and The end-of-project evaluation will assess the extent to which the project harnessed the power of sports to prevent Gender-Based Violence in the Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement, and host community.

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of  the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for all technical aspects (review of deliverables), in close consultation with the Deputy Representative.

 

Objectives:

The objectives of the Sport for Protection project evaluation are: 

(i) To provide the UNFPA, ORF, county and national stakeholders and rights-holders, as well as a wider audience with an independent assessment of the project on “Harnessing the power of sports to prevent Gender Based Violence in the Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and host community.

(ii) To broaden the evidence base to inform the design of humanitarian response programmes.

(iii) To provide an assessment of the effectiveness of the sport for protection toolkit in designing GBV prevention programmes in humanitarian settings.

(iv) To assess the geographic and demographic reach of UNFPA's humanitarian assistance within the "Harnessing the power of sports to prevent Gender Based Violence in the Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and host community" project, specifically evaluating its ability to bridge immediate, life-saving GBV prevention through sports.

(v) To draw key conclusions from current partnership and provide a set of clear, forward-looking and actionable recommendations for similar humanitarian response programmes.

 

Project Evaluation Scope:

Geographic Scope:

The evaluation will cover Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and the host community in Turkana County where UNFPA implemented interventions.

Thematic Scope

The evaluation will cover the following three outcomes of the project:

(i) Adolescent girls, young women and boys in targeted communities experience improved social inclusion.

(ii) Reduction in gender based violence against adolescent girls and young women and boys in public and private spheres.

(iii) Psychosocial well-being among adolescent girls, young women and boys in target communities improved.

 

Evaluation Criteria and Preliminary Evaluation Questions:

Preliminary Evaluation Questions Based on OECD/DAC Criteria

Relevance:

• To what extent did the Sport for Protection Project align with the priorities and needs of the target communities, including adolescent girls, young women, and boys in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement, and Turkana West Sub-County?


• How well did the project align with UNFPA’s policies, strategies, and global priorities, particularly concerning gender-based violence prevention and youth empowerment?


• Did the project complement other existing initiatives and interventions in the target area?

Effectiveness:

• To what extent were the Sport for Protection Project’s objectives achieved?


• What factors contributed to the achievement or non-achievement of the project’s objectives?


• How effective were the project’s various activities, such as collaborative sports programs, training of coaches, and psychosocial support, in achieving the intended outcomes?

Efficiency:

• Were the resources allocated to the Sport for Protection Project used efficiently and effectively to achieve the intended outcomes?


• Were there any unnecessary costs or delays in the project’s implementation?


• Could alternative approaches have achieved similar results more efficiently?

Impact:

• What are the overall effects, both intended and unintended, of the Sport for Protection Project on the target communities?


• What are the main changes that occurred as a result of the project, and how significant are these changes?


• How has the project contributed to reducing vulnerability to gender-based violence and increasing self-efficacy among adolescent girls, young women, and boys?

Sustainability:

• To what extent are the positive outcomes and benefits of the Sport for Protection Project likely to continue after the project ends?


• What factors contribute to the sustainability of the project’s outcomes?


• What steps have been taken to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project’s benefits?

Coherence:

• How well did the Sport for Protection Project integrate and align with other relevant projects and programs in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement, and Turkana West Sub-County?


• Were there any synergies or conflicts between the project and other interventions in the target area?


• How did the project contribute to the overall coherence and coordination of efforts to address gender-based violence and promote youth empowerment?

Coordination:

• How effectively was the Sport for Protection Project coordinated with other stakeholders, including UNFPA, implementing partners, local authorities, and community organizations?


• Were there clear communication channels and mechanisms for collaboration among stakeholders?


• How did the project contribute to strengthening coordination mechanisms and partnerships in the target area?

Coverage:

• To what extent did the Sport for Protection Project reach the most vulnerable and marginalized groups within the target communities, including those at risk of gender-based violence?


• Were there any groups that were unintentionally excluded or underserved by the project?


• How did the project address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of different groups within the target communities?

Connectedness:

• To what extent did the Sport for Protection Project consider and address the broader social, economic, and cultural context in which gender-based violence occurs?


• How did the project contribute to strengthening community resilience and promoting long-term solutions to address gender-based violence?


• What lessons can be learned from the project about the importance of a holistic and integrated approach to addressing gender-based violence?

Evaluation Approach and Methodology 

Evaluation Approach

Theory-based approach

The Sports for Protection project evaluation will adopt a theory-based approach that relies on an explicit theory of change, which depicts how the interventions supported by UNFPA are expected to contribute to a series of results (outputs and outcomes) that contribute to reduced vulnerability to gender-based violence among adolescent girls, young women and boys in the Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and Turkana West Sub-County.

As part of the theory-based approach, the evaluator(s) shall use a contribution analysis to explore whether evidence to support key assumptions exists, examine if evidence on observed results confirms the chain of expected results in the theory of change, and seek out evidence on the influence that other factors may have had in achieving desired results.

Participatory approach

The SFP evaluation will be based on an inclusive, transparent and participatory approach involving a broad range of partners and stakeholders at the national level and in Turkana County. Stakeholder validation shall be conducted which will comprise of UNFPA, implementing partners and other key stakeholders who supported the project.

Mixed-method approach

The evaluation will primarily use qualitative methods for data collection, including document review, interviews, group discussions and observations during field visits, where appropriate. The qualitative data will be complemented with quantitative data to minimize bias and strengthen the validity of findings. Quantitative data will be compiled through desk review of documents, websites and online databases to obtain relevant financial data and data on key indicators that measure change at output and outcome levels. The use of innovative and context-adapted evaluation tools (including ICT) is encouraged.

These complementary approaches described above will be used to ensure that the evaluation: (i) responds to the information needs of users and the intended use of the evaluation results; (ii) upholds human rights and principles throughout the evaluation process, including through participation and consultation of key stakeholders (rights holders and duty bearers); and (iii) provides credible information about the benefits for duty bearers and rights-holders (women, adolescents and youth) of UNFPA support through triangulation of collected data.

Methodology

The evaluation team shall develop the methodology in line with the evaluation approach and guidance provided in the UNFPA Evaluation Handbook. This will help the evaluators develop a methodology that meets good quality standards for evaluation at UNFPA and the professional evaluation standards of UNEG. It is essential that, once contracted by the UNFPA, the evaluators acquire a solid knowledge of the UNFPA methodological framework, which includes, in particular, the Evaluation Handbook and the evaluation quality assurance and assessment principles.

The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the UNEG Norms and Standards for Evaluation,^[1] Ethical Guidelines for Evaluation,^[2] Code of Conduct for Evaluation in the UN System^[3], and Guidance on Integrating Human Rights and Gender Equality in Evaluations.^[4] When contracted by the UNFPA Kenya, the evaluators will be requested to sign the UNEG Code of Conduct^[1] prior to starting their work.

 

The methodology that the evaluation team will develop builds the foundation for providing valid and evidence-based answers to the evaluation questions and for offering a robust and credible assessment of UNFPA support in the SFP project. The methodological design of the evaluation shall include in particular: (i) a critical review of the SFP theory of change; (ii) an evaluation matrix ; (iii) a strategy and tools for collecting and analyzing data; and (iv) a detailed evaluation work plan and fieldwork agenda.

 

 

Duration and working schedule:

This is a deliverable based consultancy, running  over a period of three months (October – December 2024). 

 

Place where services are to be delivered:

Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and Turkana West Sub-County host communities and Nairobi. 

 

Roles and Responsibilities of the Evaluation Team

ORF Project Evaluation team leader

The evaluation team leader will be responsible for the design and implementation of the evaluation. S/he will be responsible for producing and submitting all expected deliverables in line with the ToR. S/he will lead and coordinate the work of the evaluation team and ensure the quality of all evaluation deliverables at all stages of the process.

The team leader will work with a Young and emerging evaluator. The young and emerging evaluator (YEE) will contribute to all phases of the ORF Project Evaluation. S/he will support the evaluation team leader in developing the evaluation methodology, reviewing and refining the theory of change, finalizing the evaluation questions, and developing the evaluation matrix, data collection methods and tools, and indicators. The young and emerging evaluator will participate in data collection (site visits, interviews, group discussions and document review) and support data analysis, as agreed with the evaluation team leader and the UNFPA focal point. 

 

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to produce the following deliverables:

1. Design report:  The design report should translate the requirements of the TOR into a practical feasible evaluation approach, methodology and workplan. 


2. Powerpoint presentation of the design report


3. SfP draft Evaluation Report


4. Powerpoint presentation for debriefing of the findings with the UNFPA,and for Stakeholder validation


5. Final evaluation report


6. Powerpoint presentation of the evaluation findings 


7. Project evaluation brief: Evaluation brief will be developed for wide dissemination

 

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirement, format and deadline

The Humanitarian Specialist will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the activities of the consultancy, including the preparation of the stakeholder map. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist shall be responsible for coordination of the evaluation technical aspects of the consultancy

Expected travels

The consultant will be expected to travel to Kakuma and Kalobeyei Refugee Camps. All the cost related to travel including the cost for research assistants will be included in the lump sum paid for the consultancy

 

Required expertise, qualifications and competence, including language requirements: 

Lead Consultant

1. Masters’ Degree in women/gender studies, human rights law, social sciences, development studies or a related field.


2. Evaluation experience of  at least 7 years in conducting or managing  evaluations in the field of international development and/or humanitarian assistance, 


3. Substantive knowledge on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, GBV and other harmful practices


4. Good knowledge of humanitarian strategies, policies, frameworks and international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles, as well as the international humanitarian architecture and coordination mechanisms.


5. Ability to ensure ethics and integrity of the evaluation process, including confidentiality and the principle of do no harm.


6. Ability to consistently integrate human rights and gender perspectives in all phases of the evaluation process.


7. Solid knowledge of evaluation approaches and methodology and demonstrated ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.


8. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


9. Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts.


10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).


11. Work experience in/good knowledge of the national development context of Kenya. 


12. Familiarity with UNFPA or other United Nations organizations’ mandates and activities will be an advantage.


13. Fluent in written and spoken English. 


14. Fluent in spoken Kiswahili

 

Inputs/ services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (eg support services, office space, equipment), if applicable

Consultancy fees, transport (including field transport), Per Diem, procurement of venues as a lump sum of consultancy fee.

UNFPA will support the Evaluation Team to make the necessary contacts with government and relevant partners, to that end, UNFPA will prepare a stakeholder mapping. 

UNFPA will facilitate the use of UNFPA virtual platforms for presentation of results, stakeholders meeting as needed. 

 

The evaluation will culminate in the following deliverables:

1. Design  Report: This report will outline the evaluation's methodology, detailed work plan, and timeline. It will be submitted for review and approval by UNFPA.


2. Draft Evaluation Report: This comprehensive report will present the evaluation's key findings, conclusions, and recommendations. It will be shared with UNFPA and relevant stakeholders for feedback/validation..


3. Final Evaluation Report: The final report will incorporate feedback received on the draft report and will be submitted to UNFPA.


4. Evaluation Findings Presentation: A presentation summarizing the evaluation's key findings and recommendations will be delivered to UNFPA and other relevant stakeholders.


5. Project evaluation brief: A short summary of the evaluation findings with well designed graphics.

 

Other relevant information or special conditions, if any

The payments will be phased out based on delivery of the agreed products:

Expressions of interest

Interested consultants are requested to attach the following documents to the application.

a. up‐to‐date curriculum vitae(s); 

b. a technical proposal including timelines (jointly prepared by the two consultants)

c. a recent sample of an assignment of similar nature, that has been developed by the consultant; 

d. the overall cost of the assignment, expressed as an overall lump‐sum.   

Technical Proposal Title: Expression of Interest:  HARNESSING THE POWER OF SPORTS TO PREVENT GBV IN THE KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP AND KALOBEYEI INTEGRATED SETTLEMENT AND HOST COMMUNITY 

 

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

 

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