Consultancy advertisement (posted from external source) Background: Sustainable Solutions(Pvt.) Limited is implemented one year USAID – Citizens’ Voice Project funded project entitled “Raising Peoples Voice for Power Sector Reforms in Gilgit-Baltistan” in three major districts of Gilgit-Baltistan namely Gilgit, Ghizer and Skardu. Purpose of Consultancy: In this regard Sustainable Solutions (Pvt.) Limited is hiring services of a consultant to conduct the Final External Evaluation of the project. OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY: As the project is financed by the USAID for one year and requires an external evaluation. The main objective of the consultancy is to verify if project has contributed to its general objectives by focusing on four dimensions, namely strategic relevance, outcome, efficiency and sustainability and will address a series of questions pertaining to each dimension. The evaluation will ultimately provide valuable lessons in project design and execution. Therefore the evaluation specific goals are to: determine whether the objectives, outcomes and impact as stated in the logical framework were achieved; assess the role and performance of implementing structure; Identify lessons learned and provide recommendations for future operations. 1. Terms of References of Consultancy • To visit target areas and interview beneficiaries of the project; • To write an evaluation report taking into account the effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability of the project and the lessons learned. • Classify, organize and present data collected through questionnaire professional and logical way for sharing with Water and Power Department Gilgit-Baltistan and other key stakeholders. • Analyze, evaluate and interpret results/findings of the end evaluation in simplified way for future reference and general public information. • Give do-able recommendations on the basis of findings of the result. KEY EVALUATION QUESTIONS FOR EVERY DIMENSION TO BE EXAMINED 1. Strategic relevance • Were the project assumptions, objectives and design are relevant • Are the project design and its further adjustment adequate to address the issue of poor urban families’ development? • What internal and external factors have influenced the ability of beneficiary groups to meet projected targets? 2. Outcome • Who are the beneficiaries? What is their main characteristics/profile? Did the program actually reach the targeted population? • Did the program reach the expected number of beneficiaries? Are the beneficiaries satisfied with the quality and delivery of services? If not, in what way did the services not meet with beneficiaries’ expectations and why? • Did the project achieve the targeted number of activities? Required Qualification & Experience: • Master degree in relevant field • Minimum five year of relevant experience • Excellent writing skills Interested consultants should apply by January 31, 2014 with their CVs and detailed proposals including methodology, time frame and cost to Postal Address: Sustainable Solutions (Pvt) Limited 343- Ravi Road , G-8/2, Islamabad Telephone: 0092-51-22288347 OR Email through shazinrwl@yahoo till 31 January ,2013 SSPL is an equal opportunity employer
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 07:11:22 +0000
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