TERMS OF REFERENCE

Purpose of the Assignment

The assignment is to conduct an endline survey that measures project progress and results, identifies changes experienced by target communities, and assesses the extent to which the project’s expected outcomes have been achieved.

Scope of Work

• Review the project document, results framework, baseline report and available dataset, monitoring reports, and relevant project records.
• Develop an appropriate survey methodology, sampling approach and data collection tools aligned with the baseline and project indicators.
• Collect data from target communities and relevant stakeholders using household or beneficiary surveys and, where useful, interviews and focus group discussions.
• Assess changes in ecosystem management practices, including afforestation and reforestation, water management, wetland restoration, sustainable irrigation and climate-smart agriculture, as relevant to project interventions.
• Examine community participation and local capacity for ecosystem management, including gender-sensitive participation and the involvement of women and vulnerable groups.
• Assess the results of livelihood and economic initiatives linked to ecosystem services, including relevant green skills, women’s economic participation and economic instruments promoted by the project.
• Assess access to and perceived benefits of renewable energy solutions, particularly household solarization.
• Compare endline findings with baseline values and project targets for the relevant indicators, explaining any gaps or limitations in comparison.
• Identify key achievements, challenges, lessons learned and practical recommendations based on the evidence collected.
• An inception note outlining the methodology, sample, tools and fieldwork plan.
• Completed survey tools and a cleaned, anonymised dataset.
• A draft endline report presenting findings and comparison with baseline indicators and project targets.
• A final endline report incorporating feedback, with conclusions and practical recommendations.

Expected Deliverables

Required Expertise

The assignment requires demonstrated experience in baseline or endline surveys, monitoring and evaluation, research design, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and report writing. Experience in ecosystem or natural resource management, climate resilience, rural livelihoods, community development and gender-responsive programming will be an advantage. The consultant should be able to work effectively in remote communities and ensure reliable, ethical and inclusive data collection.

Methodological and Ethical Requirements

The survey should use the baseline and approved project indicators as the main basis for comparison. Data collection should be inclusive and appropriate to the local context. The consultant must obtain informed consent, protect respondents’ confidentiality, maintain data quality and clearly describe the methods, limitations and evidence supporting the findings.

Note:

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All selected candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks and stringent controls. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage female candidates to apply. This role needs to be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.