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Terms of Reference: STE to Conduct Learning Session on OECD DAC Criteria for Evaluating International Development Projects

Posted on May 27, 2024.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Short-Term Expert or Consulting Firm will conduct and facilitate a learning session on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Criteria for evaluating international development projects. This session will focus on understanding the DAC criteria and their application in evaluating technical cooperation projects, such as the FISH Visayas Project.

The learning session aims to prepare project implementers for the criteria that will be used in the forthcoming Project Progress Review. It will equip project team members with insights into potential questions and answers related to the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the FISH Visayas Project.

Participants in this session will include the FISH Visayas Project team from the AFOS Foundation, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative, and the Siquijor Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The session will be part of the three-day Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL) workshop for the FISH Visayas Project team.

RELATED PROJECT RESULT AREA

 

 

 

 

Result 1: Fisherfolk and MSMEs in the region have improved their production and processing processes and are able to meet relevant quality standards.
Result 2: Dual Training Programmes are institutionalized in the fisheries sector and contribute to improving the skills of trainees and companies.
Result 3: Market access for fishermen and MSMEs in the Project has been expanded.
Result 4: Measures to protect natural resources are institutionalized to preserve the livelihoods of fishermen.

KEY ASSIGNMENT OF THIS ASSIGNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The services to be carried out by the STE will include the following:

  1. Designing a three-hour learning session that covers the OECD DAC Criteria, its application in project evaluation, in particular to the FISH Visayas Project, and preparation strategies for the evaluation.
  2. Developing engaging learning materials and deck presentations, and providing key reading assignments, handouts, and exercises.
  3. Delivering an interactive half-day learning session to the project team, in in-person at the AFOS Foundation office.
  4. Facilitating discussions, group activities, and practical exercises to reinforce learning.
  5. Sharing best practices and tips in presenting project outcomes and outputs based on the OECD DAC Criteria.

DURATION, LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT

June 05, 2024
Cebu City, Cebu

WORKDAYS

 

 

 

 

1.5 man-days

  • FISH Visayas Project and STE engagement orientation and
    Review of FISH Visayas Project result areas, indicators, targets, accomplishments, and means of verification. (0.5 day)
  • Preparation of deck presentations, materials, and exercises to reinforce the learning session (0.5 day)
  • Facilitation and moderation of learning session (0.5 day)

CATEGORY

 

Short-term Expert (STE)

PROPOSED EXPERT/S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educational Background

  • Advanced degree in International Development, Economics, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field.

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in international development, with a strong emphasis on project management and evaluation.
  • Experience in applying OECD DAC Criteria in the evaluation of international development projects.
  • Proven track record of conducting training sessions and workshops in the field of international development.

Technical Expertise

  • In-depth understanding of the OECD DAC Criteria, including relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability.

Training and Facilitation Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

EXPERT’S TASKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Short-Term-Expert of Consulting Firm will work in close coordination with the Knowledge Management Coordinator of the FISH Visayas Project along with the guidance and advisory of the Project Manager and Resident Representative of AFOS Foundation.

Preparatory tasks:

  • Be familiar with the FISH Visayas Project result areas, indicators, targets, accomplishments, and means of verification.
  • Define the plan or strategy he/she will use to run the session, ensuring a full engagement of the participants through lectures and a learning exercise.
  • Develop and present an inception report outlining the training approach, methodology, suggested training topics, and flow of the program, days prior to the training.
  • Provide key reading assignments prior to the training session, if available.

Conduct of training:

  • Introduce the objective and program flow of the training.
  • Present relevant training topics which may include, but are not limited to the following:
  1. Brief overview of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Development Assistance Committee (DAC).
  2. Relevance of evaluating international development projects i.e. FISH Visayas Project as part of the German government’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) towards developing partner countries.
  3. Understanding the DAC Criteria: relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability.
  4. Reviewing the FISH Visayas Project’s performance along the OECD DAC Criteria.
  5. Identifying best practices and recommendations for presenting project results, output, and outcomes based on the DAC Criteria.
  • Facilitate the smooth flow in the conduct of exercises or break-out sessions by providing materials, and guidelines.
  • Ensure good time management during the conduct of the learning session and exercises.
  • Accommodate questions and inquiries from the group during the training.
  • Provide a summary of inputs and discussions prior to the conclusion of the session

REPORTS

 

 

 

  • Proposal or Inception Report
  • Training materials which include deck presentations and key reading materials, if available
  • STE Timesheet

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interested Short-Term-Expert or Consulting Firms are requested to submit the following before 12 NN of May 29, 2024.

  1. Updated CV highlighting relevant experience in training and project monitoring and evaluation based on OECD DAC.
  2. A brief proposal outlining the training approach, methodology, suggested topics, and professional fee.
  3. Sample training materials, if available.

The selection of the Short-Term-Expert or Consulting Firm will be based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance and quality of past experience in delivering similar training programs.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the project’s objectives, result areas, and indicators.
  • Proposed training approach, methodology, and content.
  • Cost-effectiveness of the proposal.
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