Purpose, Objectives and Use

The purpose of the evaluation is to provide SoH and MID-P with a comprehensive assessment of the project, conducted systematically and impartially, as well as analyse the progress towards the achievement of the project’s results and identify risks to sustainability. The study will provide concrete, credible and practical recommendations that will assist with the timely incorporation of the findings into the decision-making process and contribute to the organisational learning of both implementing organisations.

The study will support the project quality assurance measures implemented by SoH and meet the donor requirements towards the development projects implemented by German private organisations.

Assess the extent to which the project has sustainably achieved its objectives and results (see Annexe 1), including the extent to which the lives of the project beneficiaries have been improved,
Identify the strengths and weaknesses in terms of planning, management, implementation and monitoring of the project,
Evaluate sustainability measures,
Identify cross-cutting issues addressed through the project, including gender equality, human rights, marginalized groups, inclusion, and other issues,
Identify risks and weaknesses and make recommendations for the successful completion of the project.
Document lessons learned and good practices to inform implementation during the remaining phase of the project.
Determine the progress made against the log-frame indicators.
Duties and Responsibilities

The Evaluation Consultant will work in close cooperation with the responsible SoH Officer and the local implementing partner.

The duties and responsibilities of the Evaluation Consultant will include:

Develop a work plan outlining the proposed research methodology, geographical coverage and schedule to conduct the study,
Conduct a desk review of relevant documents,
Carry out a project site visit to a project location to conduct research, collect data and establish contact with the local implementing partner, project beneficiaries and relevant project stakeholders,
Review and evaluate available data and existing sources of information, including the project proposal, annual reports, conducted studies and other documents,
Examine institutional, technical, staffing and financial capacities of the implementing partner as well as its relationship with the target group and other relevant stakeholders.
Expected Deliverables

The study will produce the following deliverables:

An inception report, including the proposed research methodology and data collection tools, a table of contents and timeline of research activities before the site visit to the project location.
A comprehensive report of a maximum of 30 pages with practical recommendations and relevant annexes (including raw data and documented records).
A template will be provided to serve as a guide and may be used to structure the final report.

Study Quality and Ethical Standards

The study team will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the study is designed and conducted to respect and protect the rights and welfare of the people and communities involved. Furthermore, the study should be aligned to the following standards and applicable practices:

Utility: the study must be useful and used.
Feasibility: the study must be realistic, diplomatic and managed in a sensible, cost-effective manner.
Ethics and Legality: the study must be conducted in an ethical and legal manner, with particular regard for the welfare of those involved in and affected by the Study.
Impartiality and Independence: the study should be impartial, providing a comprehensive and unbiased assessment that takes into account the views of all stakeholders.
Transparency: the study activities should reflect an attitude of openness and transparency.
Accuracy: the study should be technically accurate and credible, providing sufficient information about the data collection, analysis, and interpretation methods so that its worth or merit can be determined.
Participation: the Stakeholders should be consulted and meaningfully involved in the study process when feasible and appropriate.
Collaboration: Collaboration between key operating partners in the study process improves the legitimacy and utility of the study.
The consultant shall adhere to safeguarding principles and ensure protection of children, vulnerable adults, and affected communities throughout the evaluation process.
All data collected shall remain confidential and be used solely for the purposes of the evaluation.
The study must be in line with the SoH guiding principles and Code of Conduct.

Process/Timeframe

The total duration of the assignment is up to 25 working days within the period from 17th August to 18th September 2026. There may be a slight variation on the days and/or dates for the assignment.

Planning meeting with MID-P, handover of relevant documents - 1 day

Initial document review and inception report preparation - 4 days

Sharing inception report with SoH and MID-P - 1 day

Finalization of inception report - 1 day

Data collection site visit to a project location - 10 days

Data analysis, draft report with annexes - 5 days

Incorporating received feedback and report finalization - 3 days

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Minimum of 5 years of project evaluation and/or implementation experience in the result-based management framework
Proven experience of conducting feasibility studies, evaluations and other research projects
Technical and methodological knowledge to conduct research projects and formulate conclusions based on a solid methodology, assessing projects for relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of projects
Experience working with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and partnered projects
Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable:

Experience in the relevant field/sector
Professional familiarity with the project country/region
Practical experience of working for and/or evaluating BMZ-funded projects
Fluency in written and spoken Swahili

Academic Background

An advanced level university degree (Masters’ degree or equivalent) in social sciences, public administration, international development studies, law and/or project management related studies. A first-level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

Please submit the following documents as PDF files (documents in other formats will not be accepted) with the subject line “Evaluation in Isiolo County, Kenya, SoH DC-KEN25.01”

A resumé indicating all relevant experience (max. 2 pages),
contacts of at least two professional referees,
a cover letter, including a brief description of the proposed research methodology (technical proposal max. 2 - 3 pages) and a comprehensive breakdown of costs (financial proposal), including professional fees and all other relevant costs, including travel expenses (all costs in Euros),
a writing sample of the document of similar research value (e.g. a feasibility study, an evaluation report).