JOINT SCOPE OF WORK​
Pact’s two new EUTF projects (SEEK and RASMI) is interested to ensure qualitative data and analysis elements to the project MERL framework and wants to initiate Outcome Mapping and Harvesting to generate more robust and verifiable insights into expected project results. The two projects are particularly interested in capturing “behavior writ large” (such as actions, relationships, policies, practices) of one or more social actors influenced by an intervention. For example, a religious leader making a proclamation that is unprecedented and considered to be important; a change in the behavior between organizations or between communities; changes in regulations, formal laws or cultural norms. Unlike some M&E approaches, Outcome Mapping and Harvesting does not measure progress towards predetermined objectives or outcomes, but rather, collects evidence of what has changed and, then, working backwards, determines whether and how an intervention contributed to these changes. The outcome(s) can be positive or negative, intended or unintended, direct or indirect, but the connection between the intervention and the outcomes must be plausible. Information is collected or “harvested” using a range of methods to yield evidence-based answers to useful, actionable questions (“harvesting questions”). This work is to be carried out jointly, with the Project Team, the CD/ MERL M&E Advisor, MERL officer and a short term international consultant.
TASKS
This work will include the following:
The Project Leadership will:
Participate in the design of the outcome mapping and harvest frameworkReview the draft report and ensure quality of product
Participate in updating the project TOC and logframe
The Team Lead/CD/MERL Advisor/Officer will:
Help lead the design the outcome mapping
Lead the effort to undertake outcome mapping in the field
Help analyze results of the outcome mapping
Help in any revisions of logframe; help to merge two project logframes
Review reporting format
Co-write the report on the results of the outcome mapping
Help design plan for harvesting
Participate in updating the project TOC based on resultsThe Project M&E team and other staff on the project will:
Provide a list and soft copies of key M&E documents for consultant review
Help design the outcome mapping learning questions
Provide all logistics and organization for the outcome mapping data collection efforts
The project M&E Officer will help analyze results of the outcome mapping
The project M&E Officer will participate in updating the project TOC based on results
Support M&E system framework; incorporate mapping data
Catalog the incoming M&E dataThe Consultant will:
Review of relevant EUTF documents (Project proposal, logframe) this includes a review of the M&E database and filing system in preparation for augmenting quantitative records with qualitative records.
Lead the design of the outcome mapping ; plans for outcome harvesting
Work with the CD/MERL Advisor and Project M&E officer to analyze outcome mapping data and produce a report
Revise logframe based on results; merge two logframes for reporting purposes
Develop reporting format
M&E systems alignment
Draft and final report that informs data collection, its methods, storage and analysis; next steps​
DELIVERABLES:
Outcome mapping and harvesting baseline methodology framework for both projects
Data collection tools for outcome mapping and harvest field collection
Outcome Mapping and Harvest learning questions developed
Revised logframe for both projects; one merged logframe
Narrative Reporting format developed; communications and visibility strategy reviewed and aligned
Support M&E system development, ensure alignment for both projects
Review data collection from mapping for quality and provide input into analysis and future harvesting
Draft Report
Final Report
ESTIMATED TIMELINE
It is anticipated that work will begin on or about February 15, 2017 and be completed no later than April 16, 2018.
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