Myanmar: Monitoring & Evaluation Review Consultant

Terms of Reference: Monitoring and Evaluation Review consultant
Project: PHASE IN Project

Location of assignment: Yangon and Maungdaw District, Rakhine State
Duration of assignment: Estimated 20 working days
Responsible to: Assistant Country Director Programs

Background
The project entitled “Poverty and Hunger Alleviation through Support, Empowerment and Increased Networking (PHASE IN)” aims at contributing to the reduction of poverty and hunger in Maungdaw District, Rakhine State, by enhancing livelihoods, food and nutrition security for targeted communities.

The project’s expected results are:
Result 1: Diversification of food sources is increased and year-round food security is improved for 12,200 households (HH).
Result 2: Access to and use of safe water and sanitation facilities are improved while risky hygiene practices are reduced for 18,000 HH.
Result 3: Lessons learnt and successful approaches are documented, disseminated and shared with stakeholders involved in food security and nutrition in Myanmar.

This project is funded by the European Union (EU) for 44 months and implemented by a consortium of three NGOs, namely CARE (lead), Action contre la Faim (ACF) and GRET.

The Consortium is seeking a consultant to lead a review of our existing M&E data collection systems in order to ensure the consortium will be able to adequately represent the achievements of the project.

Key activities

1. Conduct a comparative analysis of the M&E data capture systems of CARE and ACF, and recommend how two distinct M&E data sets/documentation could be made ready/accessible for the end-of-phase programme evaluation;
2. Check indicators against M&E plans to ensure that all indicators are being measured and that there is consistency in the data collection and storage between ACF and CARE;
3. Review preliminary phase II logical frameworks to agree on indicator definitions and measurement across the consortium;
4. Make recommendations for ways to streamline M&E data collection, capture and analysis in phase 2 of the programme;
5. If necessary, adapt current M&E tools (or develop new appropriate tools) for future implementation (including the possibility of using ICT).

Inputs
20 days

Outputs
• Agreed action plan for the consultancy
• Consultations with M&E teams in Yangon and Maungdaw district
• Review of M&E systems
• Review of project achievements against the logframe
• Report (Approx 20 pages)
o Cover page
o Table of contents
o List of abbreviations and acronyms
o Introduction
o Background
o Findings and discussion
o Conclusion
o Recommendation
o Annexes

Indicative Schedule and Dates

The timing of the consultancy will be negotiated with the successful applicant; however it is expected to commence during June 2016.

Selection criteria
Essential areas of expertise:
a) Experience conducting reviews and evaluations
b) Strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including demonstrated ability of applying these in the field
c) Understanding of rural livelihood programs, including WASH

Applicants should email their CV, a cover letter explaining how they fulfil the selection criteria, and their daily rate in USD to MMR.Recruitment1@careint.org using ‘M&E Consultant’ in the subject line. CARE Myanmar will cover the costs of visa and airfares to and from Myanmar, and local accommodation and transport. All other costs should be factored into the daily rate. Applicants are to submit applications before May 10 2016.