Final Project Evaluation

Republic Of Sudan

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP)

Sustainable Livelihoods for Displaced and Vulnerable Communities in Eastern Sudan Project

Grant#: TF0A3002 - Project ID# P158066

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Assignment Title: Project Final Evaluation Consultancy

Reference No: SD-SLDP-6037-CS-CQS

• OVERVIEW

The Government of Sudan has received financing from World Bank’s State and Peace-building Fund [SPF] for the Sustainable Livelihoods for Displaced and Vulnerable Communities in Eastern Sudan Project Phase II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services of Project final evaluation Consultancy. The consulting services (“the Services”) will cover 10 pre-selected locations with IDPs and host communities in Kassala State. The assessment should be informed by quantitative as well as qualitative information gathered through wide range of scientifically acceptable tools including: questionnaires, checklists, individual and group interviews, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. It should be grounded in geographically, socially and gender inclusive approach where the voices of the different stakeholders and their different sub-groups are represented and documented. It is expected that main data sources will include, but will not be limited, to:

• Review results from previous evaluations (including of SLDP).

• Interview with the project and the World Bank staff.

• Review existing documents, including SLDP-II project document, baseline report, project implementation manual, progress reports, project’s M&E plan, results framework and indicators, natural resource management reports, capacity-building reports, implementation support mission reports, previous studies and evaluations.

• Quantitative survey of a representative sample of project beneficiaries for specific indicators agreed on with the project M&E specialist.

• Focus group discussions with target communities, including vulnerable beneficiaries (women, youth, elderly) and key informants.

• Identify and interview key informants, including SLDP-II project staff, local authorities, implementation partners, and development partners who may have knowledge about the project.

II. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The consultancy will last in 6 weeks the tentative schedule is as follows:

• Week 1: Desk review of core documents; initial meetings with SLDP II- PCU Staff, drafting and validation of the inception report (to be submitted by the end of week 1).

• Weeks 2, 3 and 4: Field visits to project sites; interviews with project staff (SLDP II-SPU), beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders, data collection and analysis.

• Week 5: Drafting of final report technically satisfying the objectives and required tasks specified in ToR, debriefing to SLDP and relevant stakeholders.

• Week 6: Presentation of draft findings in a validation workshop (date and location to be confirmed later), submitting final report incorporating comments and reflections on the draft report with specific recommendations (final version to be submitted no later than 15th Janaury 2020). The Sustainable Livelihoods for Displaced and vulnerable Communities in Eastern Sudan Project Phase II now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:.

III. SELECTION CRITERIA, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The final Evaluation will be carried out by a registered consulting firm with extensive, proven experience in Project Evaluation, research, data analysis, statistics, development management, and report writing. The Consultant should at minimum, possess the following qualifications:

• Be composed of a high qualified teams including team leader with documented extensive experience of minimum of relevant master’s degree in development studies, sociology, anthropology, natural resource management, at least 10 years of relevant experience in the field, with at least five years’ experience in preparing and conducting similar evaluations, surveys and assessments.

• Have at least one staff with extensive experience in conducting external evaluations in the context of IDPs assistance and a proven record delivering professional results.

• Have at least two staff with sound knowledge and competent in, data collection and analysis.

• Have understanding and knowledge of socio-economic and political dynamics of Eastern Sudan is an asset.

• Have previous proven experience in and/or knowledge of World Bank-financed projects’ processes and procedures are an asset.

• Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic and English.

• Eligibility Documents to be presented with the proposal:

The firm should submit the following documents with the proposal:

• Portfolio of previous work demonstrating similar assignments implemented in the last 3 years.

• Official registration documents issued by the concerned government agency.

• Organizational chart indicating management structure and team membership.

• CVs and certificates of the firm and experts who would be associated with the assignment.

• Information about firm’s office, equipment, transports facilities, etc.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers [Version January 2011; Revised July 2014] (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. The nature of association, whether it is a joint venture or a sub consultancy, should clearly be stated. In case of joint venture, the firm leading the joint venture should be identified. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office working hours from 09:00 am to 16:00 pm, Sunday-Thursday, Sudan local Time. Expressions of interest must be delivered in-person, or by mail, fax, or e-mail on or before December 18th , 2019 to the address below. Interested consulting firms should access the full text of ToR at: www.sldp.sd, or requested by E-mail [email protected] Cell: +249915939797 during above mentioned working hour that before submission of applications. Applications should be addressed to:

Sustainable Livelihoods for Displaced and Vulnerable Communities in Eastern Sudan Project -Phase II

Attn.Mr. ELHUSSEIN ELKHAZIN ABDALLA - Program Coordinator

Amarat Street #63, Nasr Complex – Building#A15, 1st Floor flat# 001

E-mail:[email protected]