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Summary: Pact - Eee Program Model Evaluation
Deadline: 03 Apr 2023
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Program Model Evaluation
Terms of Reference
About the Organization
ChildFund India is a child development organization representing the voice of deprived, excluded, and vulnerable children in India, annually reaching to nearly 4.7 million children, youth, and their families, from 3200 communities in 65 districts across 14 states in India, with a vision for children to lead a dignified life and achieve their full potential. Taking a Life Stage approach to its work, ChildFund India provides comprehensive support to children from birth till 24 years of age integrating health, nutrition, gender, education, livelihoods, and child protection. The mission is to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children living in poverty, have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities.
Background and Context
ChildFund India has developed its new Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for the period of 2002-2026. Looking ahead, ChildFund India aspires for a reach of 10 million children in the next 5 years, wishes to raise at least 100 crores of in-country resources to support its programming, would like to consolidate its current portfolio and deepen its impact on the ground, is wishing for innovation in its programming and financing approaches and is looking to scale its work significantly.
At the organizational level, the new strategy proposes that ChildFund India will continue to develop and implement models of child development work on a minimum viable scale in strategically chosen contexts, using systems approach across the life-cycle stages of a child. This will demonstrate impact and build credibility in the sector. One or two core initiatives will be scaled up nationally, where partners and collaborators, after having seen the demonstrative impact of ChildFund-s models, will implement select models amongst their constituencies, which will ensure scaling of the model/ models. ChildFund India will partner and engage with ecosystem level players to facilitate and accelerate impact on children through programming, public investment or favorable policies. It will influence the work among implementers, investors, policy-makers through platforms, events and sector reports for sustaining the scale and impact.
Based on our aspirations and current capacities, the proposed strategy will create a few shifts, for which we will gear up to. These are elaborated below:
Mind-set Shift and strategies required to be met to achieve our goals:
Implementation to demonstration for adoption at scale.
Collaborative approach to implementation (to ensure fidelity and intensity of what we believe as program models) as against implementation by self (and limiting to what we have as capacities and resources - what does it take vs what we have/can).
Choosing locations and communities strategically; and ensuring adequate time and allocation of resources.
Evidence for reporting to the sector (not limited to the donor), for triggering investments and decisions.
Leveraging technology for program delivery and information to accelerate impact.
Communication being strategic, leading to a leadership position in the sector, rather than an implementer positioning.
Networks and alliances that we will leverage to contribute to larger scale and impact.
Purpose of the evaluation
The proposed strategy will create a few shifts, which the organization will need to gear up to. These include:
Identify gaps in current program model of PACT EEE addressing key priorities which are identified in the new country strategic plan (2022-26) as mindset shit to achieve outcomes and objectives of program model. Mind-set Shift and strategies required to be met to achieve our goals is described above in detail.
Identifying areas where it is working and not working and potential scope of work in integrating missing linkages in alignment with country strategic direction.
Finalize research design for creating evidence-based program model and tracking progress of outputs and outcomes.
Although scope of work is related to our program model PACT - EEE on livelihood and civic engagement, ChildFund India is also implementing other certified models- MACHAN, GARIMA and PENCIL. A brief description of all four program models are given below for understanding of ChildFund India programs:
MACHAN- Mother and Child Health and Nutrition (MACHAN) program was initiated to address the multi-sectorial needs of children from birth up to the age of 5 years. It focuses on addressing and preventing malnutrition and child mortality. This holistic model works to ensure infants and young children are healthy, nourished, and nurtured through basic health care, nutrition, stimulation, and protection.
GARIMA: The Dignity Model- ChildFund India's program 'GARIMA', meaning dignity, aims to improve adolescent reproductive and sexual health (ARSH) knowledge and health status of adolescents. GARIMA supports adolescents in practicing healthy behaviors, forming positive relationships, accessing essential services, and preventing sexual exploitation and abuse through various interventions.
Pencil (Protective, Effective N Context-based Initiation of Learning)- ChildFund India's 'PENCIL (Protective, Effective N Context-based Initiation of Learning)' works to improve learning abilities of children through context-based learning. The program is a comprehensive education model targeting children and young people between the ages of 3 - 18 years. Through assessment tools and context-based, multilingual, scientific teaching-learning methods, the program gauges- skills, creates appropriate learning plans to meet the needs and creates conducive learning environments.
PACT- EEE- ChildFund India has initiated the comprehensive 3E (Employment, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment) program. This initiative caters to the aspirations of adolescents and youth through employability and entrepreneurship skill development and facilitates their engagements in social development and civic processes.
There are different kinds of programs subsumed under each, along with a program portfolio of nearly 50-60 plus different projects, contributing to children all along their life stage. Additionally, given that Mothers, Community Youth, and other family members are equally important stakeholders in achieving outcomes for children, the portfolio makes provisions for them too, programmatically. These have been implemented for the past two years. Thus, as the organization moves forward move towards implementing the new CSP it needs to evaluate these models.
The evaluation will help the organization to determine whether PACT EEE program models is delivering the intended results. We will also evaluate other program models based on learning experience of PACT EEE evaluation. It will further assist the organization to identify and plan for the work it needs to undertake over the next few years.
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Program Model Evaluation
Terms of Reference
About the Organization
ChildFund India is a child development organization representing the voice of deprived, excluded, and vulnerable children in India, annually reaching to nearly 4.7 million children, youth, and their families, from 3200 communities in 65 districts across 14 states in India, with a vision for children to lead a dignified life and achieve their full potential. Taking a Life Stage approach to its work, ChildFund India provides comprehensive support to children from birth till 24 years of age integrating health, nutrition, gender, education, livelihoods, and child protection. The mission is to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children living in poverty, have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities.
Background and Context
ChildFund India has developed its new Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for the period of 2002-2026. Looking ahead, ChildFund India aspires for a reach of 10 million children in the next 5 years, wishes to raise at least 100 crores of in-country resources to support its programming, would like to consolidate its current portfolio and deepen its impact on the ground, is wishing for innovation in its programming and financing approaches and is looking to scale its work significantly.
At the organizational level, the new strategy proposes that ChildFund India will continue to develop and implement models of child development work on a minimum viable scale in strategically chosen contexts, using systems approach across the life-cycle stages of a child. This will demonstrate impact and build credibility in the sector. One or two core initiatives will be scaled up nationally, where partners and collaborators, after having seen the demonstrative impact of ChildFund-s models, will implement select models amongst their constituencies, which will ensure scaling of the model/ models. ChildFund India will partner and engage with ecosystem level players to facilitate and accelerate impact on children through programming, public investment or favorable policies. It will influence the work among implementers, investors, policy-makers through platforms, events and sector reports for sustaining the scale and impact.
Based on our aspirations and current capacities, the proposed strategy will create a few shifts, for which we will gear up to. These are elaborated below:
Mind-set Shift and strategies required to be met to achieve our goals:
a. Implementation to demonstration for adoption at scale.
b. Collaborative approach to implementation (to ensure fidelity and intensity of what we believe as program models) as against implementation by self (and limiting to what we have as capacities and resources - what does it take vs what we have/can).
c. Choosing locations and communities strategically; and ensuring adequate time and allocation of resources.
d. Evidence for reporting to the sector (not limited to the donor), for triggering investments and decisions.
e. Leveraging technology for program delivery and information to accelerate impact.
f. Communication being strategic, leading to a leadership position in the sector, rather than an implementer positioning.
g. Networks and alliances that we will leverage to contribute to larger scale and impact.
Purpose of the evaluation
The proposed strategy will create a few shifts, which the organization will need to gear up to. These include:
1. Identify gaps in current program model of PACT EEE addressing key priorities which are identified in the new country strategic plan (2022-26) as mindset shit to achieve outcomes and objectives of program model. Mind-set Shift and strategies required to be met to achieve our goals is described above in detail.
2. Identifying areas where it is working and not working and potential scope of work in integrating missing linkages in alignment with country strategic direction.
3. Finalize research design for creating evidence-based program model and tracking progress of outputs and outcomes.
Although scope of work is related to our program model PACT - EEE on livelihood and civic engagement, ChildFund India is also implementing other certified models- MACHAN, GARIMA and PENCIL. A brief description of all four program models are given below for understanding of ChildFund India programs:
ü MACHAN- Mother and Child Health and Nutrition (MACHAN) program was initiated to address the multi-sectorial needs of children from birth up to the age of 5 years. It focuses on addressing and preventing malnutrition and child mortality. This holistic model works to ensure infants and young children are healthy, nourished, and nurtured through basic health care, nutrition, stimulation, and protection.
ü GARIMA: The Dignity Model- ChildFund India's program 'GARIMA', meaning dignity, aims to improve adolescent reproductive and sexual health (ARSH) knowledge and health status of adolescents. GARIMA supports adolescents in practicing healthy behaviors, forming positive relationships, accessing essential services, and preventing sexual exploitation and abuse through various interventions.
ü Pencil (Protective, Effective N Context-based Initiation of Learning)- ChildFund India's 'PENCIL (Protective, Effective N Context-based Initiation of Learning)' works to improve learning abilities of children through context-based learning. The program is a comprehensive education model targeting children and young people between the ages of 3 - 18 years. Through assessment tools and context-based, multilingual, scientific teaching-learning methods, the program gauges- skills, creates appropriate learning plans to meet the needs and creates conducive learning environments.
ü PACT- EEE- ChildFund India has initiated the comprehensive 3E (Employment, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment) program. This initiative caters to the aspirations of adolescents and youth through employability and entrepreneurship skill development and facilitates their engagements in social development and civic processes.
There are different kinds of programs subsumed under each, along with a program portfolio of nearly 50-60 plus different projects, contributing to children all along their life stage. Additionally, given that Mothers, Community Youth, and other family members are equally important stakeholders in achieving outcomes for children, the portfolio makes provisions for them too, programmatically. These have been implemented for the past two years. Thus, as the organization moves forward move towards implementing the new CSP it needs to evaluate these models.
The evaluation will help the organization to determine whether PACT EEE program models is delivering the intended results. We will also evaluate other program models based on learning experience of PACT EEE evaluation. It will further assist the organization to identify and plan for the work it needs to undertake over the next few years.
Key Evaluation Question
For each of the program models the evaluation will have to explore the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the models. The detailed question will need to be developed but broadly they need to cover:
· What has been the scale at which the program models have been implemented?
· What has the program fidelity during implementation?
· What have been the results achieved for the intended stakeholders?
· What needs remain unmet?
· What factors have led to success and what factors have led to a lack of achievements?
· Describe the main lessons learned and the recommendations for future work.
Methodology
The methodology should be defined by the consultant/agency but should ensure capturing different perspectives, qualitative and qualitative data and ensure strong evidence is produced for the success or failures of the models.
Deliverables
The agency is expected to produce a consolidated, quality report, which documents the good practices and lessons learnt, differentiating findings, conclusions and recommendations. In addition to the report the consultant shall submit data on methodology used, interview outlines, list of people interviewed /met etc. The agency will submit a summary of findings, a draft report and a final report (after incorporating the feedback received from the organization and ChildFund).
· Inception Report
· Draft Evaluation Report
· Draft Research Design
· Final Evaluation report
· Final Research Design
· PPT and evaluation brief
Time lines
The evaluation and research design will need to be completed within 8 weeks. Agency to provide GANTT Chart of 8 weeks for proposed assignment. The deadline of this assignment would be 20th June 2023.
Management and Reporting Arrangements
The focal point of the agency is expected to work closely with the Country Director, Country Manager and Director- Knowledge Management & Learning. The agency will coordinate with this group for all technical deliverables and support required which may include:
· Provide the documents mentioned under available documentation.
· Provide technical assistance
· Support in finalizing the methodology
· Ensure quality of the report
· Tracking progress of the assignment
Confidentiality
All discussions and documents relating to this ToR will be treated as confidential by the parties. Any document, tools, templates, etc. developed through this assignment is the property of ChildFund who will have sole ownership on it.
Technical Support
The organization shall collaborate with ChildFund for technical support for this evaluation study
Child Safeguarding
The consultant will adhere to and sign organization-s/ChildFund- s Child Safeguarding Policy while signing the contract for this consultancy.
Available Documentation:
The following documents will be availed for and utilized by the consultant for this assignment:
· Program Model documentation (Log Frame, concept notes, SOP etc.)
· Beneficiary details
· Intervention details (intervention villages, target population etc.)
Agency profile
· A research agency/individual with strong methodological approach
· A competent team with experts on the thematic domains
· Excellent presentation and writing skills
· In-house capacity of translators (for all intervention state languages) and graphic designers
· Previous experience of high quality evaluation studies (preferably 15-20 years in developing Evaluation studies)
· Ability to conduct this study within the given timeline
How to Apply:
Please submit your applications by e-mail to centralpurchase2@childfundindia.org with the following documents:
· A brief summary of the agency/Individual Curriculum Vitae (details)
· Proposal with both technical (PART A) and financial aspects (PART B) including timeframe, methodology, deliverables and budget. Part B of Financial Bid will only be considering if agency qualify for PART A.
· Updated CV / Resume of the Team Members
· Sample of previous evaluation studies etc.
Deadline for the applications is 3rd April 2023. Only shortlisted agencies will be contacted for further details.
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