Purpose of the Consultancy
The overall purpose of the evaluation consultancy is to assess the degree to which the project met the objectives, especially the outcome and goal as outlined in the project proposal/log frame, with particular emphasis on the appropriateness, timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of the model. In addition, the study should document the lessons learned, impact, and best practices from the project and provide recommendations to enhance the quality of ongoing and future programming by Health-Right Kenya.
Specific Objectives of the Evaluation Consultancy
To assess the relevance and appropriateness of the project to the context, in terms of timing, targeting, and design
To measure the outcomes of the project against the original results using the indicators outlined in the log frame.
To document the efficiency of the intervention based on the results achieved with available resource
To assess the degree to which the project specifically targeted perinatal women in targeted slum areas
To document the efficiency of the project’s intervention based on the results achieved with available resources
To identify the positive or any unintended negative impact of the project on the lives of beneficiaries and other stakeholders, including an analysis specifically of the perinatal women.
Provide recommendations on future project design including how to ensure the effectiveness of log frames.
Evaluate the depression screening tools and their adaptability within the program’s context, the CHV, and HCW’s ability to implement and sustain the process.
Proposed Evaluation Methodology/Data Collection
The evaluation process should include:
Desk review of the project reports, formats, and action plans, including key documents listed in these terms of reference.
Focused Group Discussion and In-depth Interviews (KIIs) with stakeholders – project staff, collaborating partners, and stakeholders, government departments to collect information on achievements, impact, and challenges.
Assess the efficiency of intervention groups (IPTG) and interview participants to assess the efficacy of the interventions.
Assess the impact and involvement of CHVs intervention in the community and their efficacy in conducting and delivering the PHQ-2 tool used in screening and MOH 100 as a referral tool.
Conduct household data collection for primary data for sampled households at the primary sites.
Location of the Evaluation
The survey will take place in the project’s main target areas: Mukuru kwa Reuben, Mukuru kwa Njenga and Mathare North
Responsibilities
The Consultant will:
Undertake a review of the project documents and prepare comprehensive survey tools against the baseline, addressing the specific project outcome indicators.
Provide a detailed budget, and work plan, outlining relevant documents required from HealthRight Kenya.
Select the most suitable methodology to conduct, analyze and present, initially as a draft, the proposed evaluation to HealthRight Kenya (HRK).
Train enumerators/Research assistants across the project sites (Mathare North, Mukuru Kwa Ruben, and Mukuru Kwa Njenga).
Conduct a validation process for the end-term evaluation.
Provide report summaries and documentation for publication, conference presentation etc.
Prepare and share both hard and soft copies of the final assessment report and associated tools with HealthRight Kenya.
Submission of the draft evaluation report to HealthRight Kenya (HRK) for feedback;
Incorporation of HRK’s feedback in the draft report
Debriefing and submission of the final report.
Apply via :
hrkenya@healthright.org
