Job Description Expected Deliverables Final approved inception report detailing the methodology, timelines and workplan, clear sampling framework and data collection and analysis plan.

Copies of pre-tested evaluation tools developed by the consultant Recruitment, training, and supervision of data enumerators Draft end of project evaluation report Stakeholder validation workshop and meeting report for the study Complete cleaned datasets (both qualitative and quantitative) Final report with project indicators values, infographics summary of findings and Power Point presentation.

Develop an abridged version (No more than 5 pages) of the evaluation report that can be used for external dissemination Roles and responsibilities The consultant is expected to abide to the following: Assignment Execution: Undertake the assignment as outlined in the To R and complete the tasks within the allocated time.

Communication and Liaison: Update project stakeholders regularly on progress and liaise with the IMEU team for information sharing and meetings with other stakeholders.

Logistics: Arrange their own means of transport and accommodation.

This includes coordinating travel to and from field sites, securing appropriate lodging, and ensuring that all logistical arrangements support the efficient and effective execution of the evaluation activities.

Data and Reporting: Hand over all datasets as part of the deliverables as all data collected and reports delivered under this assignment are property of IMEU.

Ensure strict data protection measures are in place, including secure storage, handling, and transfer of all collected data, in compliance with applicable data protection laws and guidelines.

Code of Conduct: Sign and observe the SNV Code of Conduct/Safeguarding policy during the evaluation process.

The consultant(s) must adhere to high standards of ethical behaviour, including honesty, integrity, and respect for all participants.

They should avoid any conflicts of interest, maintain professional boundaries, and ensure that all interactions are conducted in a fair and impartial manner.

Confidentiality: Guarantee the confidentiality and anonymity of participants in the evaluation process.

Cost Management: Handle all costs associated with the evaluation process.

The roles and responsibilities of IMEU shall include.

Evaluation Oversight : Assess the evaluation bids, validate the proposed evaluation design, and provide necessary advice.

Manage contractual oversight.

Information : Ensure the evaluation team has access to all necessary information, including project documents.

Access and Support : Facilitate the smooth realization of the evaluation by providing logistical advice, including recommendations on suitable accommodations or locations for training field teams.

Assist with the mobilization of selected respondents and ensure local support during field missions.

Facilitate liaison with key stakeholders, including implementing grantees, local governments, and MDAs.

Organize the validation workshop(s) as specified in the timeline.

Feedback and Reporting : Discuss and comment on reports delivered by the consultant(s) at each stage, and assist in providing feedback on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Qualifications Required Qualifications, competencies, and experience Team composition, qualifications, and experience The team should be a multidisciplinary team with diverse expertise and experiences in the EE subsector, data analytics, market assessments, business development, gender-responsive programming and knowledge management.

The required person(s) should possess the following qualifications: Team Leader : Advanced degree with at least 10 years’ experience in Business Management, Engineering, Statistics, Marketing, Agribusiness, or agricultural economics.

At least possess a post-graduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation.

S/he MUST have demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking qualitative and quantitative research methodologies as well as participatory research.

In addition, the team leader should demonstrate international and national experiences in undertaking similar assignments.

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Expert: Advanced degree with at least 5 years’ experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency project implementation.

S/he should demonstrate an understanding of the Energy sector and energy efficiency subsector in Uganda and knowledge and skills of energy management in the agriculture and built environment sectors.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Expert : Degree in project planning, monitoring and evaluation or equivalent.

Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in undertaking baselines, midline, and end line studies of project with excellent data analysis skills.

Financial/investment specialists: Advanced degree in business management, finance, and Investments with at least 5 years’ experience.

Demonstrated experience in business development and investment appraisals.  Gender specialist : Degree in Gender studies or any related field with demonstrated experience in undertaking gender surveys and developing gender action plans.

S/he should possess experience of at least 5 years’ experience in gender analysis studies.

Team competencies In addition to the above expertise and experience, the proposed team should demonstrate the following competencies.

Strong research and analytical skills Demonstrated oral and written communication skills Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and facilitatory skills Evidenced qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills Good understanding of operations of a market systems development approach Ability to undertake studies in challenging environments Must be digital and technological savvy Additional Information Reporting and Supervision.

The consultant shall be directly supervised by the Project Manager, IMEU and supported by the Monitoring, Evaluation and learning Advisor for quality assurance of the evaluation study.

The MEL advisor shall be assigned for the day-to-day support to the consultant and updates of the assignment.

Requisite documentation for the consultant Company Legal registration documents (Articles of Association and Powers of Attorney) Tax Compliance Certificate Valid trading license Company profile CVs of all the proposed staff for the assignment List of References (with valid contacts) for earlier similar tasks undertaken Schedule and timelines The review will be conducted within 3 months (approx.

55 working days from signing of contract) broken down as follows: Opening Tender, proposal review and selection of the consultant (15th Dec to 6th Jan 2025).

This stage entails preparatory activities for the evaluation that are undertaken by the contracting agency in this case SNV.

The activities of this phase include drafting of the To R, Approval and publication of the To R, selection and contracting of successful consultant.

Inception Phase (7th to 21st January 2025) (14 days) - The inception phase will result in an inception report.

The inception report should clearly outline the evaluation design, operationalize the evaluation questions and indicators to be used, further detail the data collection methods as well as propose a detailed time schedule.

The inception report is subject of formal approval by the project PM.

Execution Phase (22nd January to 16th February 2025) (25 days) – This phase entails the execution of the evaluation plan as detailed in the Inception report.

Desk research and fieldwork will provide in-depth insight in the activities of IMEU, as well as on the results achieved.

Fieldwork will be carried out following the evaluation plan as presented in the inception report.

In this phase the consultant will also be expected to conduct data analysis, interpretation and compile a draft evaluation report (in MS Word) including findings, conclusions and recommendations presented to the IMEU.

We expect the team to follow the agreed upon timelines.

Any significant change to the timeline needs approval of IMEU project manager.

Closure Phase (16th February to 2nd March) (15 days)– The key deliverable for this phase includes the final approved evaluation report.

Other deliverables include participation in discussion of findings with IMEU team and other stakeholders (validation workshop), a Power Point with preliminary findings, a detailed final evaluation report considering all comments received from project stakeholders and complete and cleaned datasets.

Contracting and Proposed payment terms The assignment is expected to be undertaken within 50 days.  The contract shall be a fixed term with all the key activities and deliverables paid based on the value for money offering agreed during negotiation.

The proposed payment terms are based on specific quality approved deliverables.

40% based on an approved inception report and study tools 40% based on an approved draft end of project evaluation report 20% based on an approved Final end of project evaluation report, Power Point presentation and infographics.

Evaluation Criteria The procurement evaluation committee shall duly evaluate all technical and financial proposals as per submission deadline for the bids.

This shall follow the overarching criteria below.

​​​​​​​ Aspect 1.  Administrative Compliance with legal registration and tax requirements Weighting score -  Pass/Fail 2.  Technical The technical assessment is based on understanding of TOR (20), Experience in conducting similar assignments and team competencies (20), Detailed and realistic workplan (10), Technical appropriateness and feasibility of the proposed methodology including detailed sampling procedures (30) Weighting score -  80% 3.

  Financial This is a cost-based assessment with a value for money focus Weighting score - 20% How to Apply Application process.

Questions regarding the evaluation.

Interested parties are encouraged to submit their question via imeu@snv.org by the 25th of November 2024 and the answers will be shared with all parties by the 27th of November 2024.

Submission of proposals Interested companies should send technical and financial proposals to SNV Netherlands Development Organization in soft copies via email: ugandatenders@snv.org.  The subject should read: End of Project evaluation for IMEU project.  The technical proposals should include CVs of the key personnel as well as list of similar tasks accomplished before.

Deadline for submissions All the applications should be sent not later than 3rd  December 2024 at 5:00 pm.

Any applications past the deadline shall not be received.

Only successful applications shall be contacted.

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NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer.

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