Consultancy service for GEQIP II Comprehensive Mid Term and Exit Evaluation
Source: World Bank — Ethiopia General Education Quality Improvement Project II
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
FOR CONSULTANCY FIRMS
COUNTRY: Ethiopia
NAME OF PROJECT: General Education Quality Improvement Program Phase Two
(GEQIP-II)
CONSULTING SERVICES: Consultancy service for GEQIP II Comprehensive Mid Term and Exit Evaluation
PROJECT ID NO.: P129828
CREDIT NO: 5315 – ET
CONTRACT NO.: MOE/GEQIP-2/QCBS/C-46/13
Introduction
This invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for theprogram that appeared in Development Business, issued no. WB3002-06/14 of June 6, 2014.
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing in the amount of USD 550 million equivalents from the World Bank and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the Contract for selection of a consulting firm for comprehensive Midterm and Exit evaluation. This project will be jointly financed by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), UK Department of International Development (DFID), Italian Development Cooperation, Finland Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and US Agency for International Development(USAID).
1 Objective
1.1 The overall objectiveof this study is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of GEQIP II tomonitor its progress and results, and generate evidence of the project's results and impacts towards institutional strengthening and improving learning conditions.
1.2 The specific objectives of the evaluation are (i) to evaluate the extent to which the key inputs (GEQIP II-related) influence processes (teaching and learning inthe classrooms) and lead to improved student outcomes (as measured bystandardized test results and completion rates) as well as results indicators set out in the PAD; and (ii) to assess how key stakeholders view the relevance, effectiveness and impact of the sequencing and mix of key inputs, and to use this information, together with information derived from the first type of evaluation, to adjust the program over time.
2
2.1 The comprehensive evaluation of the project will be conducted in two phases: mid-term review beginning in 2015 and exit survey in 2018. The evaluation will cover all aspects of GEQIPII, including (i) assessment of higher-level PDO indicators; (ii) progress toward GEQIP II PDO achievement through tracking of PDO indicators; (iii) progress of each component through tracking of outputs by components; and (iv) degree of integration of cross-cutting themes into GEQIP II implementation. The consultancy will be conducted from federal level to regions level including colleges of teacher education, woredas, schools, which is expected to be representative of all the project targets.
2.2 The first evaluation in 2015 will be the basis of GEQIP II mid-term reviewand will provide guidance on necessary adjustments to be made by the government and development partners for the remaining GEQIP II implementation period. The second evaluation will be conducted in the final year of GEQIP II to inform the implementation and completion report. Inaddition to tracking the result indicators over the life of the project, the second evaluation will focus on drawing lessons learnt.
2.3 Develop a framework for evaluating the project both for mid-term and exit and submit to the MoE for comments and approval. The consultant should (i) incorporate and emphasize the use of internationally recognized best practices for project evaluation; (ii) take into account a framework used for GEQIP I baseline and exit surveys. In addition, The consultant must identify specific questions to assess the relevant change over time of selected program processes, intermediate and final outcome indicators;
• Identify the key indicators– for inputs, processes/behaviors, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
• Develop a framework and approach for measuring change in these key indicators over time.
• Develop the appropriate survey instruments, including the new qualitative surveys related to behaviors, performance, and interactions of parents, teachers, and students, as referred to above.
• Construct and draw up the sample of schools and classrooms (and design the framework from which the extended sample will be drawn for midterm and final survey administrations.
2.4 Based on the approved framework for evaluation, conduct a mid-term evaluation of GEQIP II. The MoE will review and provide feedback on the report of the mid-term review. The MoE will provide written acceptance or rejection of the mid-term survey report.
2.5 Following the review and official clearance of the mid-term evaluation report, and taking into account the comments,, the consultant will undertake the exit evaluation of the project in 2018
3. DELIVERABLES
- Inception Report
- Mid-term evaluation/survey report; and exit evaluation report, disaggregated by component, category of implementing agencies, gender and locations.
- Survey results dissemination Workshop
- Activities related to mid-term evaluation
The Ministry of Education now invites eligible consulting firms 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:
Core business and years in business; qualifications in the field of the assignment, technical and managerial organization of the firm, and general qualifications and number of key staff.
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 ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms inthe form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications
A consultant will be selectedin accordance with the QCBS method set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers January, 2011 Edition.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours. 8.30 to 11.30 AM and 2.00 to 5.00 P:M from Monday to Friday.
The deadline for the receipt of Expression of Interest is February 08, 2016; 05:00 P: M. Expressions of interest must be delivered to theaddress below;
Ministry of Education
Procurement Service Head
Room No. 103Old Building
P.O. Box: 1367
Tel: +251-11-1565558 or 565530
Fax: +251-11-1570686
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ministry of Education
Addis Ababa
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