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The specific objectives of the endline assessment are to:

• Assess changes in self-sustainability and economic empowerment among project

• beneficiaries.

• Evaluate improvements in access to education and psychosocial well-being among

• targeted groups.

• Examine the extent to which the project enhanced the capacity of consortium partners

• to deliver quality, coordinated, and sustainable services.

• Identify lessons learned, best practices, and challenges encountered during project

• implementation.

• Provide recommendations for future programming in similar contexts.

Scope of Work and Methodology

Scope

Geographically, the assessment will cover all the different project sites i.e., JRS Office, JRS Skills Development Centre, MATS, Asili Foundation, Robidire and Cabrini Centre in Pagirinya and people served from 2022 to 2025.

The end line will assess the relevancy, effectiveness, sustainability, coherence, efficiency and the change brought about by the project. The work will also include determining the lessons learnt by the various project actors and stakeholders in terms of factors responsible for project successes and failures so far; evaluation of risks and threats to theimplementation and achieving the set outcomes and impact; and how the successes will inform the implementation and management of future projects.

Methodology

The working methodology should be suggested by the consulting team. Considerations should include blending the methodology with a cooperative and forward-thinking strategy involving all the key stakeholders in the value chains of JRS current trades tapping into broader participation, valuable insights, and improved results.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field with at least five (5) years of proven experience in conducting project evaluations or end-line assessments, preferably in refugee or humanitarian contexts.

• Subject Matter Expertise: The consultant should possess in-depth knowledge of vocational skills training programs with the specific challenges and opportunities related to vocational training, preferably in humanitarian contexts.

• Research and Analytical Skills: The consultant should be proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including survey design, data collection, and data analysis, and have the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data to generate meaningful insights and recommendations.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Should have strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including refugees, host community members, local authorities, NGOs, and other relevant parties throughout the analysis process.

• Cultural Sensitivity and Empathy: Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity to the unique challenges and perspectives of both refugees and host community members, and empathy and the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and often challenging environment.

• Project Management: Have the ability to develop and adhere to a detailed work plan, ensuring timely completion of tasks and milestones. They also be able to manage resources, logistics, and documentation related to the market analysis.

• Report Writing and Presentation Skills: Possess proficiency in preparing clear, concise, and well-structured reports that effectively communicate findings, insights, and recommendations. And capability to present findings to diverse audiences in a clear and engaging manner.

• Ethical Considerations: Knowledge of and commitment to ethical research practices, including informed consent, data privacy, and confidentiality, especially when working with vulnerable populations.

• Language Skills: Proficiency in relevant languages spoken by refugees and host community in Adjumani District or the ability to work with interpreters as needed.

• Previous Experience: Previous successful experience in conducting similar endline assessments, especially in refugee or humanitarian settings, is a valuable asset.

• Statutory Compliance: The consultant(s) must demonstrate compliance with statutory obligations to operate and carry out this task.

Reporting and Supervision

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the JRS Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Adjumani, with oversight from the Project Director. Regular updates and debrief sessions will be held throughout the assignment.

Key Deliverables

• Inception report demonstrating the consultant’s understanding of the assignment.

• Gender-sensitive data collection tools.

• A final evaluation report (max. 30 pages excluding annexes) that summarizes the

findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the evaluation.

Core values and ethics:

• Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision, and values; ability to convey with enthusiasm

JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate

for their right to protection and a life of dignity.

• High integrity, honesty, and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly

with people, situations, and information.

• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value

Evaluation and Selection

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

10.1 Administrative Evaluation Criteria.

Legal Registration & Eligibility

The consultant must provide documents proving they are legally allowed to operate in Uganda. Please attach.

• Certificate of registration / incorporation (for firms)

• National ID or passport (for individuals)

• Valid trading license (for firms).

Tax Compliance

Proof that the consultant or firm meets national tax obligations. Please attach.

• Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Tax clearance certificate addressed to JRS Uganda.

Recommendation:

• At least 2 (two) Authentic Reference letters as a proof of past assignments.

Consultants without any prior experience will not be considered for next evaluation stage.

Financial

• The financial ceiling for this assignment is firmly set at USD 3,000. Proposals that

surpass this amount will be regarded as non-responsive and will be excluded from further consideration.

Proposal Completeness.

• Incomplete offers will not be accepted.