Thursday, February 14, 2013

Consultancy job for Conducting a Project Evaluation for the National Taxpayers Association


Consultant (s) for Conducting a Project Evaluation for the National Taxpayers Association’s Project to Improve Public Accountability and Service Delivery in Public Primary Schools
 
Closing date: 26th February 2013
 
The National Taxpayers Association (NTA) wishes to recruit a consultant(s) who will be responsible for conducting a project evaluation of the Improving Public Accountability and Service Delivery in Public Primary Schools funded by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. NTA is a national, independent, nonpartisan organization focused on promoting good governance in Kenya.
 
NTA has been implementing a one year education initiative on enhancing governance and accountability in delivery of education services in Kenya and is planning to conduct a project evaluation for this project. 

The overall object of the evaluation is to establish relevance, appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and impact of this project which was meant to contribute to improved quality of education in Kenya.

Under the scope of this assignment, the consultant (s) is required to:
  • Assess the programme implementation and impact so far with a focus on demonstrating results.
  • Provide an analysis of accountability and value for money with respect to the use of funds.
  • Analyse the risks associated with the implementation of the programme.
  • Draw key lessons learnt, the possibilities of replication, and comment on continuous learning processes.
  • Advise on any needed changes to improve implementation.
The evaluation, which is expected to take three weeks, should be finalized by 22nd March 2013. 

The consultant(s) should suggest a sound methodology of the evaluation process and the data collection tools.
 
How to apply
 
The terms of reference can be obtained by writing to Mr. Wolde Wesa on wolde@nta.or.ke. Interested candidates are invited to send a letter of interest listing the composition of the team of consultants, the most updated CVs and financial offer to: admin@nta.or.ke not later than 26th February 2013