Consultancy for External Evaluation for GAC (K1C) Project at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger is a global development and humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. Operating in Nigeria since 2010, the organization is leading the fight against hunger in Northern Nigeria, working to prevent and treat severe malnutrition and achieve nutrition security through an integrated, holistic, multi-sectoral approach. The organization implements Health, Nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and social protection interventions in Yobe, Borno and Sokoto states.

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Northern Nigeria continues to impact civilians. Conflict-affected households have experienced socio-economic and human losses and struggled to build their resilience. Being displaced for many years, conflict-affected households continue to require support to improve their situation of nutrition, WASH, food security, mental health and protection situation. Action Against Hunger has been working towards bridging these existing humanitarian gaps in North-Eastern Nigeria, particularly in Borno and Yobe State (with recent expansion to Sokoto state, in Northwest) through support from multiple Humanitarian Donors, Including GAC.

The goal of this exercise is to evaluate the overall goal of the project in terms of effectiveness, relevance, efficiency, coherence, outcome, likelihood of sustainability and impact of the intervention in the implementing
locations (Nguru and Machina LGA in Yobe state). The primary objective of this evaluation is to assess the overall achievements of the project in line with the agreed overall results and objectives.

Geographical scope coverage: Machina and Nguru LGAs, Yobe state.

Profile of the consultant (Qualification and Experience)

The selected consultant or team should possess:

• Significant experience (5-8 years) in coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian programs, and expertise in at least 3 relevant sectors (Nutrition and Health, and WASH).
• Experience in MHPSS/Gender will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating humanitarian response projects is essential (experience in evaluating GAC-funded projects is desirable)
• Fluency in English and ability to write clear and concise reports (examples of previous work will be requested)
• Relevant degree / equivalent experience related to the evaluation to be undertaken, M.Sc./Ph.D. will be an added advantage
• Ability to manage the available time and resources and to work to tight deadlines
• Understanding of GAC requirements as a humanitarian donor and specific requirements for this evaluation.
• Ability to manage the available time and resources and work to tight deadlines

SCOPE OF WORK:

More specifically, the implementation of this evaluation aims for the following key specific objectives:

Specifically, the evaluation will look into:

• The extent to which ACF has been successful in meeting the project goal and objectives.
• Beneficiaries’ perception of project achievements.
• To review the secondary data/reports produced by the project and suggest recommendations to progress on core indicators in the target communities.
• To produce SWOT analyses of the sectoral integration aspect of the project.
• Document lessons learned and best practices
• Generate data for a set of indicators outlined in the project PMF
• Use collected data as a benchmark for measuring project success or failure;
• Suggest other priority areas for future support/recommendations

The evaluation exercise would be conducted in a participatory manner, ensuring meaningful and ethical participation of beneficiaries and local partners/duty bearers across all sectors