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1 MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services to undertake: i) Final Evaluation of the Sixth and Revised National Development Plan (SNDP/R-SNDP) ii) Mid-Term Review of Vision 2030, Zambia Project Title Project Number Beneficiary Client Donor Assignment Titles Administrative Order Number Category of Non-Key Expert Enhancing the Government Wide Monitoring and Evaluation Management Information System, Zambia 7761: (EuropeAid/136798/IH/SER/ZM) Ministry of National Development Planning (MNDP) NAO of the European Development Fund and Ministry of National Development Planning European Union Consultancy Services to undertake: i) Final Evaluation of the Sixth & Revised National Development Plan (SNDP and R-SNDP) ii) Mid-Term Review of Vision 2030, Zambia MNDP/13 4 Senior M&E Experts: (KE I-TL; KE II; KE III; KE III) Number of working days 213 Working Days 1 st Mission (R-SNDP) KE I- Team Leader Key Expert II Key Expert III Key Expert IV nd Mission (MTR V2030)

2 1.0 Background 1.1 Vision 2030 Zambia s Vision 2030 was developed through a participatory and consultative process that covered the entire republic. It was launched in The Vision articulates the desirable long term socio-economic aspirations of the people of Zambia, to become a prosperous middle income nation by Zambians aspire to live in a strong and dynamic middle-income industrial nation that provides opportunities for improving the well-being of all, embodying values of socio-economic justice, underpinned by the principles of: (i) gender responsive sustainable development; (ii) democracy; (iii) respect for human rights; (iv) good traditional and family values; (v) positive attitude towards work; (vi) peaceful coexistence and; (vii) private-public partnerships. The nation should have an economy which is competitive, self-sustaining, dynamic and resilient to any external shocks, supports stability and protection of biological and physical systems and is free from donor dependence by National Development Planning The operationalization of the Vision 2030 strategic measures is anchored on cyclical five year National Development Plans (NDPs). The following Plans have been implemented: the Fifth National Development Plan (FNDP ) whose theme was Broad Based Wealth and Job Creation through Citizenry Participation and Technological Advancement. The successor of the FNDP was the Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP ). The main theme of the SNDP was to move the nation towards "Sustained Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction". The revision of the SNDP in 2013 resulted in the formulation of the Revised Sixth National Development Plan (R-SNDP ) whose theme was People Centred Economic Growth and Development. The Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP ) is the current blueprint for the country development. The 7 th Plan builds on the achievements and lessons learnt during the implementation of the previous three NDPs. Distinctive to the 7 th Plan is the departure from sectoral-based planning to an integrated (multi- sectoral) development approach under the theme Accelerating development efforts towards the Vision 2030 without leaving anyone behind. The goal of the 7NDP is to create a diversified and resilient economy for sustained growth and socio- economic transformation driven, among others, by agriculture. The resource envelope over each five year NDP horizon is primarily imbedded in a Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) upon which national annual budgets are based. The MTEF as well as the annual budgets are intended to ensure that all revenue, expenditures, assets and liabilities are managed effectively and efficiently for the attainment of the Plan 2 results. In addition, successful implementation of the Plan is premised on the assumption that all responsible institutions and officials are equipped with appropriate and necessary knowledge and instruments to carry out their assigned functions and deliver meaningful and sustainable development results. 2.0 National Performance Framework In 2016, the Government developed the National Performance Framework (NPF) as a tool to guide and measure implementation of the Vision 2030 focal areas of development as well the subsequent NDPs. The NPF summarized the Vision 2030 focus areas into nine clear and measurable development outcomes, inter alia: 1. A nation with peace and unity; 2. A nation with improved governance; 3. A nation without hunger and poverty; 4. A nation with diversified and sustainable growth; 5. A nation with quality and rights; 6. A nation with improved human resources; 7. A nation with improved well-being; 8. A nation with competitive economy and innovative people; and 9. A nation existing in a sustainable environment. 1 Vision In this document the Plan refers to the SNDP and R-SNDP

3 3.0 Description of the Two Assignments The two assignments will be implemented in two phases: a) Assignment One: Final Evaluation of the Sixth & Revised National Development Plan (SNDP and R- SNDP) b) Assignment Two: Mid-Term Review of Vision 2030, Zambia Assignment One: Final Evaluation of the Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP) and Revised Sixth National Development Plan (R-SNDP) 3.1 Final Evaluation of the Sixth and Revised National Development Plan (SNDP/R- SNDP) The National Planning and Budgeting Policy (2014) underlines the need for systematic and timely evaluation of NDPs. In addition, the Policy provides guidelines to be used for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development interventions. The Plan elaborates the programmes to be implemented over the Plan period including National Key Result Areas (NKRAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Outcomes and Impact to measure overall performance of each sector Purpose The purpose of the final evaluation is to assess achievements of Government policies, programmes and projects implemented during the Plan period, Based on this perspective, the final evaluation will look for evidence on how the intended development results of the Plan were realized and identify the factors that promoted or hindered the achievement of planned results. This will require a critical analysis of development outputs, outcomes and how impacts were realised Overall Objective The overall objective of the final evaluation is to undertake comprehensive assessment on the performance of the Plan, paying particular attention to the implementation progress and intended outputs, outcomes and impacts Specific objectives The specific objectives of the final evaluation are to: 1. Assess the implementation of the Plan policies, programmes and projects, paying particular attention to outputs, outcomes and impacts; 2. Assess the implementation, monitoring and coordination mechanisms of the Plan; 3. Assess the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, coordination and sustainability of the implemented policies, programmes and projects; 4. Document key lessons learnt; and 5. Propose recommendations in order to improve on the development trajectory of the current 7NDP and future NDPs Scope of the Work/ Activities The final evaluation will focus on a balanced spatial representation of rural and urban provinces and as well as rural and urban districts to ensure nation-wide coverage. As a minimum, the scope of the evaluation will cover the following areas of interventions: Policy, Reforms, Governance and Coordination Policy Environment Macro-economic environment 1

4 Policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and impact Structural reforms Public Service Management Programme Decentralisation and Local Governance System Private Sector Development Reform Programme Financial Sector Development Programme Public Financial Management Programme (PFM) E-Government Governance and institutional environment Constitutional reforms Political governance and electoral reforms International and regional development cooperation Plan Implementation and Coordination Mechanisms Assessment of the SNDP institutional framework Assessment of coordinating structures Assessment of national, sectoral and regional level implementing structures The Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Development Areas: Outputs, Outcomes and Impacts Key Development Areas Information and Communication Technology Science, Technology and Innovation Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Manufacturing Energy and Environment Transport and Infrastructure development Tourism Mining Human Development (health, water, education and sanitation, social protection) Micro-level Effects and Impact Poverty reduction focus and main economic activities implemented Performance assessment and perceptions by beneficiaries of the Plan implementation and achievements Methodological Approach The final evaluation will consider and assess the outputs, outcomes and impacts of the Plan using both the primary and secondary data. Therefore, the evaluation will be based on the standard approaches used to review and evaluate development interventions. The OECD DAC evaluation criteria of Relevance; Efficiency, Effectiveness; Impact, Coordination and Sustainability are proposed to guide the evaluation. Some of the probes under each of the five criteria may include, but not limited to the following: a) Relevance: relates primarily to the Plan s design and the extent to which the goals, strategic objectives and stated targets coherently addressed the identified national problems and needs b) Efficiency: relates to how well the various policies, programmes and projects transformed the Plan s resource envelop into intended results in terms of cost-effectiveness, quantity, quality and timeliness, including a review of the management structures across Government. c) Effectiveness: relates to the extent to which the Plan s results contributed towards the achievement of the strategic objectives. 2

5 d) Impacts: relates to among others, employment creation, economic growth and welfare improvements at both national and community level. e) Coordination: The extent to which different actors interventions were harmonised to promote synergies, avoid gaps and duplication. f) Sustainability: relates to the positive outcomes of the Plan s policies, programmes and projects and their likelihood to continue beyond the horizon of the Plan Expected Deliverables The final evaluation process will be carried out in five phases: Inception Phase, a Desk Phase, a Field Phase, Synthesis and Dissemination phase. Table 1 presents an overview of the key deliverables to be produced by the team, including the key meetings with the key stakeholders. The list will be reviewed in close collaboration with the reference group set-up to support and supervise this assignment. Table 1: Proposed Phases and Deliverables Phases of the evaluation Key activities Deliverables and meetings Inception Phase Desk Phase Field Phase Synthesis phase and Dissemination Initial document/data collection and definition of methods of analysis Background analysis Initial interviews Formulate an Intervention Logic In-depth document analysis (focused on the Evaluation Questions) Preliminary Interviews with Key Stakeholders Finalize Methodological design of the Field Phase In-depth Interviews meetings with Key Stakeholders at National and sub-national levels. Gathering of primary evidence with the use of the most appropriate techniques Data collection and analysis of findings (with focus on the Evaluation Questions) Drafting the Report Receive and integrate consolidated feedback from stakeholders Draft the Final Report, with explicit overall assessment, provide clear conclusions and actionable recommendations Document review (Home Office) Kick-off meeting In-country Initial Briefing with Reference Group Inception report with the Evaluation Design Matrix Briefing with Reference Group Present the Final Methodological design and Key Questions for the Field Phase Draft Report outlining the findings including the achievements, gaps, challenges and recommendations Debriefing with the Reference Group Workshop: Presentation of the Report to all Stakeholders Executive Summary Final Report Workshop: Final Presentation of the Report to all Stakeholders 3

6 Assignment Two: Mid-Term Review of Vision 2030, Zambia 3.2 Description of the Mid-Term Review The Mid-Term Review (MTR) is planned to inform the implementation of the national Vision Further, the MTR shall inform the preparation of the subsequent national Vision as articulated in the National Planning and Budgeting Policy (2014). The purpose of the MTR is to assess the progress made toward achievement of the areas of development identified in the national Vision Overall Objective The overall objective of the MTR is to provide an assessment of the progress made towards achieving the development outcomes in the national Vision during the period Specific objectives In line with the overall objective, the specific objectives of the MTR will focus on but not limited to: 1. Reviewing progress made in achieving goals and targets for economic growth and wealth creation; 2. Reviewing progress made in achieving goals and targets for social Investment and human development; 3. Reviewing progress made in achieving goals and targets for creating an enabling environment for sustainable social economic development; 4. Undertaking an assessment of the NPF as a tool for tracking progress and learning from implementation of the Vision; 5. Document key findings, lessons learnt, and propose recommendations to improve the development trajectory Scope of Work/Activities Scope of the MTR Similarly, the MTR will focus on a balanced spatial representation of rural and urban provinces and as well as rural and urban districts to ensure nation-wide coverage. The scope of the MTR will cover an assessment of: 1. Progress made in achieving goals and targets for economic growth and wealth creation; 2. Progress made in achieving goals and targets for social investment and human development; 3. Progress made in achieving goals and targets for creating an enabling environment for sustainable social economic development; 4. The relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the strategic objectives in propelling the nation into a prosperous middle income nation by 2030 within the domain of the the three National Development Plans (NDPs) Fifth National Development Plan (FNDP); Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP) and the Revised Sixth National Development Plan (R-SDNP) as drivers of the national Vision; 5. The policies, programmes and projects implemented under the three NDPs (covering the period ) will be assessed in light of their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and Coordination across Government; 6. Aid coordination, coherence and synergies between Government and Cooperating Partners; 7. The MTR will also utilize both primary and secondary data to review how the implementation of the past three NDPs policies, programmes and projects have mainstreamed, complemented or contributed to other cross-cutting issues such Gender equality, Environmental sustainability, and Institutional capacity development; and 8. The MTR will also assess development trajectory of the current 7NDP in relation to meeting the objectives of the Vision. 4

7 Key Stakeholders to Consult The MTR will engage stakeholders under each of the following pillars of development (which includes Government; Academic Institutions; Professional Associations; Civil Society and Development Partners). i) Pillar 1: Economic Diversification and Job Creation TWG 1: Agriculture, Water and Regional and International Markets TWG 2: Mining, Energy and Decent Work Opportunities TWG 3: Tourism and ICT TWG 4 - Transport and Infrastructure ii) Pillar 2: Poverty and Vulnerability Reduction TWG 5: Welfare of the poor and Vulnerable iii) Pillar 3: Reducing Developmental Inequalities TWG 6: Reduced Inequalities iv) Pillar 4: Enhancing Human Development TWG 7: Water, Education and Health Services v) Pillar 5: Creating a Conducive Governance Environment for a Diversified Economy TWG 8: Policy Environment and Service Delivery TWG 9: Transparency and Accountability; Rule of Law and Inclusive Democratic System. vi) Key Institutions Cabinet Office Ministry of Finance Ministry of National Development Planning Parliament Methodological Approach The MTR will be based on the standard approach used to review and evaluate development interventions. The OECD DAC evaluation criteria of Relevance; Efficiency, Effectiveness, Impact, Coordination and Sustainability are proposed as useful parameters for framing the interview questions. Some of the probes under each of these criteria may include, but not limited to the following: a) Relevance: relates to how well suited the strategic measures implemented during the period contributed towards achieving the Vision s development outcomes; b) Efficiency: relates to the costs and timeliness of implementation of the strategic measures; c) Effectiveness: relates to the extent to which the strategic measures implemented during the period contributed towards achieving the Vision s development outcomes; d) Impacts: relates to among others, employment creation, economic growth and industrialization including welfare improvements at both national and community level; e) Coordination: The extent to which different actors interventions were harmonised to promote synergies, avoid gaps and duplications; and f) Sustainability: relates to the positive outcomes of the Plan s policies, programmes and projects and their likelihood to continue beyond the horizon of the Plan. 5

8 3.2.5 Expected Deliverables The MTR is premised on the need to assess whether the implementation of the national Vision has achieved objectives and and targets for the period 2006 to The MTR process will be carried out in five phases: Inception Phase, a Desk Phase, a Field Phase, Synthesis and Dissemination phase. Table 2 presents an overview of the key deliverables to be produced by the evaluation team, including the key meetings with the key stakeholders. The list will be reviewed in close collaboration with the reference group set-up to support and supervise this assignment. Table 2: Proposed Phases and Deliverables Phases Key activities Deliverables and meetings Inception Phase Desk Phase Field Phase Synthesis and Dissemination phase 4.0 Timing and Duration Initial document/data collection and definition of methods of analysis Background analysis Initial interviews Formulate an Intervention Logic In-depth document analysis (focused on the Evaluation Questions) Preliminary Interviews with Key Stakeholders Finalize methodological design of the Field Phase In-depth Interviews meetings with Key Stakeholders at National and Sub-national Levels. Gathering of primary evidence with the use of the most appropriate techniques Data collection and analysis of findings (with focus on the Evaluation Questions) Drafting the Report Receive and Integrate consolidated feedback from stakeholders Draft the Final Report, with explicit overall assessment, provide clear conclusions and actionable recommendations 6 Document review (Home Office) Kick-off meeting In-country Initial Briefing with Reference Group Inception report with the Evaluation Design Matrix Briefing with Reference Group Present the Final Methodological design and Key Questions for the Field Phase Draft Report outlining the findings including the achievements, gaps, challenges and recommendations Debriefing with the Reference Group Workshop: Presentation of the Report to all Stakeholders Executive Summary Final Report Dissemination Workshop: Final Presentation of the Report to all Stakeholders The duration of the assignment is a maximum of 213 working days in total and the proposed distribution of the work days is as follows: Number of working days The Team 1 st Mission 2 nd Mission Total (R-SNDP) (MTR V2030) 187 Working Days in Total KE I- Team Leader Key Expert II Key Expert III Key Expert IV i) Detailed distribution of work days is found in Annex I ii) The First Mission: Final Evaluation of the Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP) and Revised Sixth National Development Plan (R-SNDP) is expected to commence not later than 01 st March 2018 and it is expected to be completed by 23 rd May iii) The Second Mission: Mid-Term Review of Vision 2030, Zambia is expected to commence not later than 24 th May 2018 and it is expected to be completed by 24 th July 2018.

9 5.0 Required Skills and Expertise 5.1 KE I: Team Leader - Senior Evaluation Expert Cat I Education 1) At least a Master s degree in any of the following fields: Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Administration and Strategic Management, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant field. A Ph.D. in one of the above disciplines will be an advantage. 2) In the absence of a Master s degree, at least a Bachelor's degree related to any of the above fields in addition to at least 12 years of general professional experience Professional Experience 1) Master s degree and above: At least 8 years of demonstrated professional experience in the field of development; Bachelor's degree: At least 12 years of demonstrated professional experience in the field of development; 2) Proven experience as a Team Leader and has conducted/participated in at least 5 evaluations and/or assessments, mid-term reviews or final reviews of programmes/projects in developing countries3; 3) Demonstrated knowledge in the fields of International Development aid delivery methods; 4) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in National Development Planning, Budgeting and Programme/Project design and Implementation; 5) Demonstrated experience and fully conversant with the principles of Project Cycle Management (PCM); 6) Strong research, data collection, analysis and well-developed report writing skills; 7) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in working with a wide range of individuals in government, private sector and civil society; 8) Work experience in a developing country, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa will be an advantage. 5.2 Key Expert II- (Statistician or Economist) Qualifications 1) At least a Master s degree in any one of the following disciplines: Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or any other relevant field. Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage. 2) In the absence of a Master s degree, the expert must have a Bachelor s degree and at least 8 years of demonstrated professional experience in the fields of development economics, statistics or any other relevant field Professional & Technical Experience 1) At least 5 years professional work experience for Master s degree or 8 years for Bachelor s degree in development studies, economics, statistics, monitoring and evaluation or any relevant field. 2) Have participated in at least 3 evaluations and/or assessments, mid-term reviews or final reviews of programmes/projects in developing countries; 3) Demonstrated knowledge in the fields of International Development; 4) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in National Development Planning, Budgeting and Programme/Project design and Implementation; 5) Demonstrated experience and fully conversant with the principles of Project Cycle Management (PCM); 6) Strong qualitative research skills (data collection, analysis and well-developed report writing skills); 7) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in working with a wide range of individuals in government, private sector and civil society; 3 As defined by the OCED DAC committee in the list of ODA Recipients. ows.pdf 7

10 8) Experience working in developing countries preferably in sub-sahara Africa will be an added advantage. 5.3 Key Expert III- (Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock and Tourism) Qualifications 1) At least a Master s degree in any one of these fields: Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resources, Hospitality/Tourism or any other relevant field. 2) In the absence of a Master s degree, the expert must have a Bachelor s degree and at least 8 years of demonstrated professional experience in the fields of Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resources, Hospitality/Tourism or any other relevant field Professional Experience 1) At least 5 years professional work experience for Master s degree or 8 years for Bachelor s degree in Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resources, Hospitality/Tourism, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant field. 2) Have participated in at least 3 evaluations and/or assessments, mid-term reviews or final reviews of programmes/projects in developing countries; 3) Demonstrated knowledge in the fields of International Development; 4) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in National Development Planning, Budgeting and Programme/Project design and Implementation; 5) Demonstrated experience and fully conversant with the principles of Project Cycle Management (PCM); 6) Strong qualitative research skills (data collection, analysis and well-developed report writing skills); 7) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in working with a wide range of individuals in government, private sector and civil society; 8) Experience working in developing countries preferably in sub-sahara Africa will be an added advantage. 5.4 Key Expert IV- (Social Sectors and Governance - National Expert) Qualifications 1) At least a Master s degree in any one of these fields: Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Economics, Education, Social Work or any other relevant field. 2) In the absence of a Master s degree, the expert must have a Bachelor s degree and at least 8 years of demonstrated professional experience in the fields of Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Economics, Education, Social Work or any other relevant field Professional Experience 1) At least 5 years professional work experience for Master s degree or 8 years for Bachelor s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Economics, Education, Social Work, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant field; 2) Have participated in at least 3 evaluations and/or assessments, mid-term reviews or final reviews of programmes/projects in developing countries; 3) Demonstrated knowledge in the fields of International Development; 4) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Development Planning, Budgeting and Programme/Project design and Implementation; 5) Demonstrated experience and fully conversant with the principles of Project Cycle Management (PCM); 6) Strong qualitative research skills (data collection, analysis and well-developed report writing skills); 7) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in working with a wide range of individuals in government, private sector and civil society; 8

11 8) Experience working in developing countries preferably in sub-sahara Africa will be an added advantage. 6.0 Contract Management Arrangements The Experts will be contracted by GOPA, the lead member of the Consortium that is implementing this Project on behalf of the Client. GOPA Project Team Leader will provide logistical support facilities to the Experts and other back-stopping requirements during the implementation of this contract. The Experts will be reporting to the Director, Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Ministry of National Development Planning (MNDP). All reports and any other deliverables will be submitted to the Director, Monitoring and Evaluation Department -MNDP and copied to EU/MNDP Project Team Leader. Office accommodation of a reasonable standard for use by the Experts while working on this contract will be provided by the Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Department MNDP. The Experts will work closely with the focal person at Monitoring and Evaluation Department-MNDP and the Technical Working Group (TWG) who will support and supervise the work of the Experts. One of the responsibilities of the focal person and the TWG is to ensure that the work is carried forward in a timely manner, according to agreed deadlines and work plans. The day-to-day supervision of this assignment is under the responsibility of the focal person at Monitoring and Evaluation Department-MNDP and the EU/MNDP Project Team Leader. The Director of M&E -Ministry of National Development Planning has the overall responsibility to oversee the successful completion of the two assignments. The Director of M&E-MNDP will also facilitate the Experts continuous engagement with all the TWGs. 9

12 Annex I: Proposed distribution of the work days Number of working days The Team 1 st Mission 2 nd Mission Total (R-SNDP) (MTR V2030) 187 Working Days in Total KE I- Team Leader Key Expert II Key Expert III Key Expert IV Assignment One: Final Evaluation of the Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP) and Revised Sixth National Development Plan (R-SNDP) N o Main Tasks Location N o of w/days NKE I (TL) NKE II NKE III NKE IV 1 Document review (1 st - 2 nd Mar 2018) Home based Inception Phase (Kick-0ff: 5 th Mar 2018) Preliminary Consultations/Interviews with Key Stakeholders 3 Desk Phase Further document review; background analysis & definition of methods of analysis (focused on the Evaluation Questions) Finalize Methodological design of the Field Phase Develop Inception Report + Work Plan & Final Methodological design and Key Questions for the Field Phase. Submit by approx. 12 th Mar Field Phase In-country In-depth Interviews meetings with Key Stakeholders at National and sub-national levels. Gathering of primary evidence with the use of the most appropriate techniques Data collection and analysis of findings (with focus on the Evaluation Questions) Drafting the Report 5 Submit 1 st Draft by approx. 9 th Apr 2018 WORKSHOP: present 1 st draft to stakeholders by approx. 12 th Apr Review of 1 st Draft by Stakeholders. MNDP Secretariat provide consolidated comments to the Experts [10 15 w/days Approx. 7 th May 2018] 7 Synthesis phase and Dissemination Receive and integrate consolidated feedback from stakeholders Home Draft the Final Report, with explicit overall assessment, provide clear conclusions and actionable recommendations based [Approx. 3 rd Jan 2018] Submit Final Draft by approx. 10 th May Workshop: Final Presentation of the Report to all Stakeholders [Approx. 23 rd In-country 2 May 2018] TOTAL

13 Assignment Two: Mid-Term Review of Vision 2030, Zambia *(IC) In-Country & (HB) Home Based Office N o Main Tasks Location N o of w/days NKE I (TL) NKE II NKE III NKE IV 1 Document review (24 th 25 th May 2018) *(IC)&(HB) 2 (IC) 2 (HB) 2 (HB) 2 (HB) 2 Inception Phase (Kick-0ff: 28 th May 2018) Preliminary Consultations/Interviews with Key Stakeholders 3 Desk Phase Further document review; background analysis & definition of methods of analysis (focused on the Evaluation Questions) Finalize Methodological design of the Field Phase Develop Inception Report + Work Plan & Final Methodological design and Key Questions for the Field Phase. Submit by approx. 4 th June Field Phase In-country In-depth Interviews meetings with Key Stakeholders at National and sub-national levels. Gathering of primary evidence with the use of the most appropriate techniques Data collection and analysis of findings (with focus on the Evaluation Questions) Drafting the Report 5 Submit 1 st Draft by approx. 18 th June 2018 WORKSHOP: present 1 st draft to stakeholders by approx. 20 th June Review of 1 st Draft by Stakeholders. MNDP Secretariat provide consolidated comments to the Experts [10 15 w/days Approx. 16 th July 2018] 7 Synthesis phase and Dissemination Receive and integrate consolidated feedback from stakeholders Home Draft the Final Report, with explicit overall assessment, provide clear conclusions and actionable recommendations based [Approx. 3 rd Jan 2018] Submit Final Draft by approx. 20 th July Workshop: Final Presentation of the Report to all Stakeholders [Approx. 24 th In-country 1 July 2018] TOTAL