1. Background of the Project
Maanisha is a community focused initiative to control HIV and AIDS in Kenya.
The project is implemented by the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) in collaboration with Government of Kenya (GoK) structures and over 700 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Private Sector Organisations (PSOs).
Government partners include the National AIDS Control Council (NACC), National AIDS and STI control programme (NASCOP) and Ministries of: Medical Services (MoMS); Public Health and Sanitation (MoPHS); Agriculture; Youth and Sports; Gender and Children’s Affairs; and Education.
It is co-funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and United Kingdom’s Department for International Development to the tune of US$ 30 million over a period of 5 years 2007 to 2012.
2. Objectives of the Consultancy
The main objective of the ETE is to assess achievement of the programme purpose.
The specific objectives of the end term evaluation are to:
- To assess relevance of the interventions to national and AMREF goals.
- To assess the extent to which the objectives of the project have been achieved and the outcomes/impact realized.
- To assess activities employed by the project and how efficiently the project resources were utilized – Value for Money (VFM). This shall include a VFM comparative analysis on what other interventions/approaches Maanisha could have used, with reference to VFM assessments internationally.
- To determine equity in regard to project interventions.
- To assess the sustainability mechanisms put in place.
- To document lessons learnt and best practices/ approaches of improving capacities of CSOs to deliver.
- To assess the gender outcomes and impact of programme interventions.
- To provide information for partner specific documentation.
3. Expected profiles of the consultant(s)
The consultant should have at minimum a Masters Degree in Public health or social sciences.
In addition, the consultant should have expertise and hands on experience in public health evaluation and extensive experience in the following areas:
- M&E and operations research/ implementation science.
- Primary health care especially in the field of HIV/AIDS and TB.
- Institutional/organizational capacity assessments and development
- Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies including sampling and sample size selection and data analysis using computer based programmes.
- Good understanding of the health policies, including health economics and financing and overall Kenyan health system.
- Evidence of relevant hands on experience in the recent past in similar assignments will be required.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Interested consultancy firms/individuals may obtain further DETAILED information on this solicitation at the following link: http://www.amref.org/silo/files/maanishaete.pdf
4. Submission of Proposal
Proposals should be enclosed in two plain envelops marked 1.) “RFP: END TERM EVALUATION OF THE AMREF MAANISHA PROJECT – FINANCIAL”. 2.) “RFP: END TERM EVALUATION OF THE AMREF MAANISHA PROJECT – TECHNICAL” and deposited in the tender box at AMREF In Kenya Country Office, next to the main reception so as to be received on or before Thursday 7th June 2012.
Electronic bidding will not be permitted.
Tenders will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the same time on the same day at the AMREF in Kenya Conference Room.
Late bids will be rejected.
The address referred to is:
Country Director
AMREF KCO,
Langata Road,
P.O Box 30125-00100,
Nairobi
AMREF KCO,
Langata Road,
P.O Box 30125-00100,
Nairobi
Tel: 254-020-6994000Fax:254-020-606340/602531
AMREF reserves the right to accept/reject any tender in part or whole and is not bound to give reasons for its decision.