The scope of this assignment is to enhance the quality of the
Cities Alliance wo...
The scope of this assignment is to enhance the quality of the
Cities Alliance work programme by assessing, reviewing and evaluating selected
funded activities. The assignment covers one or more of the following areas:
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Technical assessment of projects within Analytic and Strategic Activities (ASA) and Country Programmes (CP). The scope of this component is to assess a number of project proposals in relation to Cities Alliance ASAs and CPs. The proposal and its supporting documentation is reviewed and assessed in accordance with the criteria, standards and methods provided by the Cities Alliance Secretariat. The assessment will also provide detailed recommendations on how to further strengthen the project proposal.
- Technical assessment of Catalytic Fund concept notes. The scope of this component is to serve as an expert panel member of the External Evaluation Panel (EEP) which assists the Cities Alliance Secretariat in assessing the quality of the concept notes received through the annual Catalytic Fund call for proposals. Specifically, the assignment involves: (i) evaluating a batch of concept notes; (ii) participating in the EEP to validate and rank the concept notes; (iii) providing detailed recommendations for the approved concept note.
- Evaluation of projects and programmes as well as peer review of selected CA funded products/outputs. The consultant will assist the Cities Alliance Secretariat to review and evaluate its activities as part of its M&E, quality and learning processes. The review and evaluation of selected outputs, project and programmes will be centered on efficiency, effectiveness, quality, impact and sustainability and other relevant criteria as defined by the Cities Alliance Secretariat. Methods of review and evaluation may include peer and desk reviews, field visits and fact finding interviews with beneficiaries and stakeholders. A detailed TOR with methods, tools and templates will be provided by the Cities Alliance Secretariat. Where necessary, travel and logistical support will be provided.
DELIVERABLES / SPECIFIC OUTPUTS EXPECTED:
AREA 1. Deliverables:
1.1. Independent Assessment Report. The Secretariat will
provide the consultant with the requisite documentation, template and methods
for each project to be assessed.
Time
inputs per assessment (estimated): 1 day. Cities Alliance generally asks for a
10 business day turnaround.
AREA 2. Deliverables:
2.1. Detailed assessment of concept notes (quantitative
individual scores according to the selection criteria as well as qualitative
comments);
2.2. Contribute to the development of the final Technical
Evaluation Report prepared by the Panel Chair (validated annotated scoring
list, methodology, trends and recommendations);
2.3. Set of detailed recommendations on the selected
concept notes as to how they could be further developed into full proposals.
Time inputs per
call (estimated): subject to the volume of concept notes received, an estimated
8 to 12 working days per Assessor (panel member) to complete the evaluation of
all concept notes, contribute to the
final report and provide recommendations. The work is expected to be completed
in accordance with the Catalytic Fund call timeline.
AREA 3. Deliverables:
3.1. Peer review report (for outputs/products review):
Detailed review and assessments of specific project outputs and knowledge
products. The Secretariat will provide the consultant with the requisite documentation, template and methods for each output/product to be
assessed.
3.2. The Midterm/End-of-Project Evaluation Report: An
inception report describing the scope, objectives and budget of the evaluation
is required. The final report will describe the project performance and
results in accordance to the identified evaluation criteria. The Cities
Alliance Secretariat will provide the consultant with the requisite
documentation, template and scope for each project and programme to be
evaluated.
Time inputs
(estimated): Number of working days required to complete evaluations will
depend on the methods and the complexity of the project. Standard time
requirements range from a minimum of 3 working days for desk
reviews to 12 working days for field-based evaluations. Peer reviews are normally
completed in one working day.