Job Description

Terms of Reference for Endline Evaluation 

Title Evaluation: Endline Evaluation of the Community Action for Child Protection and Education project 

1. About ChildFund

Project Summary:

With funding from ChildFund Korea, ChildFund Sierra Leone in partnership with Daindemben Federation implemented a 36-months project in 6 communities and schools in 3 three chiefdoms in Koinadugu District. The goal of the project was to see that all children are protected from all forms of violence and fulfil their rights to live in a safe environment in Koinadugu district. 

The project utilized an integrated community approach with interlinked Child Protection, Education, Sexual Reproductive Health and Right (SRHR), Family Economic Empowerment , Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Renewable energy (Solar Electrification)  activities aimed to address issues (Child labor, teenage pregnancy, early marriage, FGM/C, School dropout, school-based violence, poor sanitation in schools etc.) that affect the growth, development and wellbeing of children in schools and communities.

• Project Goal:  

All children are protected from all forms of violence and fulfil their rights to live in a safe environment in Koinadugu district.

• Project Outcomes:

Outcome 1: Children are able to raise their voice to promote their rights and to protect themselves and peers from violence and abuse 

Outcome 2: Schools have a safe learning environment to protect children.

Outcome 3: Parents/caregivers have a protective home environment for their children that is secure economically and emotionally 

Outcome 4: Community-based child protection mechanisms have strengthened to protect children within communities.

• Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

The key target groups and final beneficiaries for this action include: pupils/children, parents, teachers, School Management Committees (SMCs), Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) Child-Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPCs), officials of the Ministries of education, Teaching Service Commission, Family Support Unit, Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) and the District Council. 

Objective of the Endline Evaluation:

The endline evaluation will seek to access and assess information on knowledge, attitude and practice on Child Protection, Education, Sexual Reproductive Health and Right (SRHR), Family Economic Empowerment, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Renewable energy (Solar Electrification) from children, and adults in the targeted schools and communities in Wara Wara Yagala, Sengbeh and Gbonkobokayaka chiefdoms Koinadugu district. The assessment will focus on the impact(s) of the project implementation, 

Areas of enquiry  

In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives of the endline assessment, the consultant will design questions from the thematic areas mentioned above in line with the indicators in the Project Design Matrix:

Project Design Matrix

• Scope of work and target respondents

The endline assessment will be carried out in all 6 schools and communities.  The consultant will sample stakeholders in all of these schools and communities using participatory methodologies.  Data will be collected from the targeted groups stated below.

Project Locations  

Methodology:

The endline assessment will be based on literature review of existing information on education and child protection in Koinadugu district, as well as a desk review of project implementation documents. Field work will be conducted by visiting the project communities and interviewing project participants.

The consultant/firm will be required to submit a technical proposal with a clearly defined framework for the entire endline process. This will include but not limited to the proposed structure of the field visit, the methodology, a detailed budget and necessary tools to accomplish the job. 

Deliverables/Out Puts 

Three key deliverables will be required:

1. Inception Report:  The consultant should share detailed work plan, research methodology and proposed budget. 
2. Draft Report: First draft report of the assessment to be prepared and shared with ChildFund team for their review to inform the final report
3. Final Report: The final report produced and submitted to ChildFund for review and approval. 

• Profile of prospective Consultant: 

• Experienced researcher in Sierra Leone with track record of a similar or related topic
• In-depth knowledge on the education system in Sierra Leone with specific understanding of primary education in Koinadugu district
• Experienced researcher in Community Based Child Protection (CBCP) strengthening
• Excellent understanding of laws and policies on education, child welfare, economic empowerment, and WASH in Sierra Leone including the Education Act of 2004 (revised in 2023), the teachers’ codes of conduct, Child Right Act 20017, Child Welfare Policy 2014, Women Empowerment Policy 2020, National WASH Protocol, school-based violence prevention strategies etc 
• A strong understanding of formal education multi-sectoral coordination and inter-organizational coordination mechanism   in Sierra Leone 
• Excellent communication skills including oral and writing skills 
• Readily available to carry out the assessment  
• Ability to live in and adapt to rural settings 
• Strong belief and value for children and girl child education 

• Endline Evaluation Report Format:

• Title Page 
• List of acronyms and abbreviations
• Acknowledgment
• Table of contents
• Executive Summary
• Introduction/Background: project 
• Description of the project 
• Purpose of the baseline
• Approach and methodology, scope of the baseline
• Key areas of enquiry 
• Limitations
• Summary Findings
• Explanation of findings and interpretations of results
• Lessons Learnt 
• Challenges and Recommendations 
• Conclusions 
• Annexes (Questionnaire, photos, etc.)

The deadline for expression of interest is 16th May, 2024. 

Application Process

We invite interested candidates to submit the following application documents:

1. Expression of interest including relevant expertise, previous relevant work
2. Proposed approach for the evaluation and activity plan
3. Detailed budget inclusive of cost for field research 
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Two relevant references 

Expressions of interest should be submitted to the Procurement Committee through SierraLeoneProcurement@ChildFund.org 

Or Hand Delivery at ChildFund’s Office: 84 Regent Road, Hill Station, Freetown, Sierra Leone 

• Note: Successful consultant will be required to sign the ChildFund Child Safeguarding policy.