In line with the five priorities of the UNDAF 2007-2011, developed after an extensive process of consultations with the Government and other stakeholders in the country, UNDP identified three interrelated key areas to be addressed during the Country Programme Document (CPD) period (2007-2011). They come under the umbrella of support for creating an enabling environment for achieving the MDGs as the Country Office (CO) continues to work in assisting the Government and people of Ethiopia to make progress in achieving their goals. The three areas are: reducing poverty and working towards achievement of the MDGs; deepening democratic governance; and addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Working with the Government as well as other United Nations bodies, UNDP would support the development of at least one economic growth corridor with potential interventions related to diversification in agriculture, industry and services to increase the income of the poor. Support will be provided in the form of knowledge-building, increased labour productivity, and encouraging greater use of technology. Following to the Country Programme Mid Term Evaluation (2009), UNDP Ethiopia programme went through a country programme re-profiling. The programme is currently framed around three strategic priorities: enhanced economic growth and poverty reduction; democratic governance and capacity development; and development of a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy (LCCR). Under programme component I: Enhanced Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction UNDP will support the Government’s efforts to accelerate pro-poor economic growth, with agricultural and small- and medium-scale enterprises as the key drivers, anchored in a value-chain approach. The focus will be on supporting policy and institutional capacity development at both the national and sub-national levels to build the knowledge, skills and systems that can enhance access to critical productive services, support efficiency of marketing systems, and leverage appropriate technology and practices to demonstrate sustainable options for boosting productivity and income in rural areas. UNDP will support policy and diagnostic work, knowledge networking, codification of knowledge, and testing of innovative practices that can facilitate solutions to practical bottlenecks in building effective value chains; and strengthen capacities of producer and private sector institutions to enhance access of the poor, especially women and youth, to better technologies, inputs, finance and markets. Before the re-profiling of the UNDP programme, the outcome identified under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan component relative to Enhanced Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction was the following: Knowledge about Economic Growth Corridors (EGCs) enhanced and private sector development promoted as an engine of Economic Growth. After the re-profiling the outcome statement became: By end 2011, at least one EGC is identified based on the national strategic framework and ready to be operational.Moreover, after the programme re-profiling a new outcome addressing private sector development was formulated:Private Sector Development promoted as a motor of Economic Growth. Outcome indicators covering the cycle 2007-2011:
UNDAF Outcome By 2011, at national, regional, organizational and business levels, capacity strengthened and knowledge developed for increased incomes of the poor, through enhanced labor factor productivity and more intensive and widespread use of technology in at least one economic growth corridor, with potential interventions related to expansion and diversification in agriculture, industry and services. National Goal Accelerating Commercialization of agriculture and private sector development to have an accelerated and sustained economic growth for eradication of poverty and improve people's livelihood. Purpose and Objective The Purpose of the outcome evaluation is to enhance development effectiveness, to assist decision making, to assist policy making, to re-direct future UNDP assistance. The overall objective of the outcome-level evaluation is to find out how UNDP has gone about supporting processes and building capacities that have, indeed, helped make a difference. In doing so, evaluation aims to identify which approaches have worked well and which have faced challenges, and to use lessons learned to improve future initiatives. This evaluation also serves the purpose of holding UNDP accountable for the resources invested in its work. The outcome evaluation will be undertaken to learn lessons and good practices so that this knowledge can contribute to the next Programme Cycle 2012-2015. To learn lessons for next CP formulation by identifying the status of outcome and factors affecting it, relevance of outcome/outputs, strategic positioning of UNDP, production of outputs, partnership strategy, formulation and performance. The specific objectives of the outcome evaluation include:
Evaluation Questions
Outcome Analysis
Output Analysis
Output-Outcome Link
Methodology Flexible blueprints Overall guidance on outcome evaluations methodologies is provided in the UNDP Handbook on Monitoring and Evaluation for Results and the UNDP Guidelines for Outcome Evaluations. Reference should be made to these documents when addressing issues of methodology. Based on these guiding documents, and in consultation with UNDP Ethiopia, the evaluators should develop a suitable methodology for this specific outcome evaluation.
During the evaluation, the evaluators are expected to apply the following approaches for data collection and analysis:
There is no official blueprint for how to conduct an outcome evaluation. Each must be tailored to the nature of the individual outcome under review as well as the realities of time and data limitations. Two main limitations related to the outcome evaluation have been identified and these are the following:
Usually, an outcome evaluation begins with a review of change in the outcome itself, proceeds to an analysis of pertinent influencing factors, and then addresses the contribution of UNDP and its partners. It culminates in suggestions about how to improve the approach to results. More in detail, the first step is for the evaluators to ascertain the status of the outcome. Evaluators should take the following steps: The role of an evaluator is to pass judgment based on his or her best professional opinion. Usually, an outcome evaluation begins with a review of change in the outcome itself, proceeds to an analysis of pertinent influencing factors, and then addresses the contribution of UNDP and its partners. It culminates in suggestions about how to improve the approach to results. The first step is for the evaluators to ascertain the status of the outcome. Evaluators should take the following steps:
This will follow with the activities, such as a series of meetings with the key actors in public, private at national, regional and local levels. In this regard, field visits will be conducted in order to undertake several interviews to focused groups and beneficiaries. Data and information to be collected should be evidence-based, as well as qualitative and quantitative in nature. Where there is required, evidence-based data need to be presented with digital pictures. As much as possible, the assessment will follow a participatory approach. The international consultant will be provided with all the relevant documents for their review, prior to their arrival in Ethiopia. Once the consultants join in their assignments, their tasks, in consultation with the Team Leader and M&E officer, will focus on: (a) field visits and meeting with key stakeholders, (b) data collection and analysis; (c) development of a draft evaluation report; and (d) presentation of findings, recommendation and the way forwards. What are the main factors (positive and negative) impacting the achievement of the outcomes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Deliverables The consultants are expected to produce an Outcome Evaluation Report that highlights the findings, lessons learnt and recommendations. This report should follow the Outcome Evaluation Report Template and include all sections recommended therein (see attached template). The evaluators are also expected to produce an inception report before they commence on the bulk of the evaluation work. Once the draft evaluation report is developed by the consultants, it should be shared with all the key relevant stakeholders for their comments, views, suggestions and recommendations. List of deliverables:
Timeframe It is expected that the evaluation would be undertaken starting from October 2011. The consultancy will be 22 days, 10 days home-based work, 10 days on the site, as per the following timeframe:
Team Composition and Required Competencies Two high caliber professionals, one national and one international, will be recruited as a Team Leader/ for this evaluation exercise. The international consultant (Team Leader) and the national consultant will be recruited for 22 days. International consultant: October 2011. The consultancy will be 22 working days, 10 days home-based work, 10 days on the site. Under the guidance of one international consultant and one national consultant/ M&E officer, the evaluation will be conducted in a timely manner. The two consultants will report to the Team Leader/ M&E officer. The consultants will work together as a team for achieving the deliverables of the evaluation with high standard that have to be accepted by UNDP. This evaluation requires senior professionals, these are: one Team Leader (international consultant), one national consultant, UNDP Team leader, UNDP M&E officer. The qualifications and experiences of the international consultant are, as follows: Administrative and Logistic Support: The consultants will be recruited under the UNDP terms and conditions, applicable to the short-term IC contract holders, and undertake their assigned tasks and responsibilities under the direct supervision of the UNDP Team Leader, Governance Unit, and the M&E officer in collaboration with other UNDP Units, and other key stakeholders at federal, regional and local levels. During the evaluation period, the consultants will directly report to the UNDP Team Leader/ M&E officer. All the payments of the Consultants will be borne by the Programme. For the field trips and meetings, UNDP will provide logistic and administration support to the Consultants. In this regard, the Consultants are required to plan their trips in advance. Payments to Consultants: The national and international consultants shall receive their respective consultancy fees upon certification of the completed tasks satisfactorily, as per the following schedule:
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Education Master’s Degree in Development Economic, or development related fields, with the participation in several international training courses, relating to local or/ and economic development, or capacity development. Documents to be submitted Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications: 1. Proposal: (not more than 450 words) (i) Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work (ii) Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable) 2. Financial proposal: 3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 referencesPayment Proposal Proposed payment for the consultancy work on lump sum rate in a separate sheet Evaluation Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies: Cumulative analysis The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation. * Technical Criteria weight; 70% * Financial Criteria weight; 30% Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 point and above would be considered for the Financial Evaluation
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. |
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