Purpose
The key purpose of this evaluation is to review and document the experience of implementation from the past two years to inform future strategic decision making.
Sightsavers is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive evaluation aimed at understanding the models and approaches that demonstrate effective pathways towards inclusive employment, contributing to the evidence and knowledge base of Sightsavers' economic empowerment portfolio. The evaluation will place a particular emphasis on how the design and delivery of programmes might be enhanced for future programmatic work including a deep dive into two specific project approaches, IT academies and agriculture.
The consultancy will be expected to evaluate the project level data and materials as well as primary data collected and consider if and how the projects have contributed towards the programme theory of change.
Responsibilities
The consultancy will evaluate:
If the purpose of the unrestricted portfolio has been achieved
What models or approaches demonstrate improvement in economic inclusion of people with disabilities
What partnership models are effective in providing leadership on inclusive employment
What prevents or motivates the provision of a full range of products and services by financial institutions to people with disabilities. How we can use this knowledge to drive greater financial inclusion.
Key Deliverables
Inception report drafted and finalised
Desk review document/data review and analysis
IT academy case study
Malawi agriculture project case study
Discussion of desk review and case study findings at the programme workshop
Theory of Change reviewed at the programme workshop
Consolidated evaluation report drafted
Consolidated evaluation report completed
Skills and Experience
Depth of knowledge conducting evaluations of economic empowerment programmes
Previous experience working in West and East African countries, particularly Malawi, Kenya and /or Nigeria
A proven track record of working on disability inclusion
Previous experience developing and evaluating Theories of Change
Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods
Ability to conduct comprehensive desktop summaries and case studies
First class production of high-quality evaluation reports
Understanding of the labour markets, socio-economic and cultural contexts of the programme countries
Understanding of issues related to people with disabilities
Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and reporting
Flexibility to conduct required data collection in Malawi, Kenya and/or Nigeria