Request For Proposal GA-Baseline Evaluation

Request For Proposal

GA-Baseline Evaluation

Ref Number : MCN/GA/PR 2435/2018/017

GENERATION AMAZING PHASE II

BASELINE EVALUATION OF GENERATION AMAZING PROGRAMME IN NEPAL

I. MERCY CORPS

Mercy Corps is a leading global organisation powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action—helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps is focused on youth engagement by building the capacity of local organizations to work and promote opportunities for, youth. By strengthening and establishing local Youth clubs/groups, and linking school-based networks, our Programmes address community and youth needs by; facilitating quality of education, psycho-social support and skills building, particularly around school- and community-based DRR, financial literacy, leadership and social engagement.

Mercy Corps has been implementing several youth Programme which builds on Mercy Corps’ youth experience and broad-based development Programming in Nepal covering the sectors of DRR, Financial Inclusion, Education, Sports and Youth Leadership Development. Mercy Corps’ community-led operational model ensures communities, and particularly marginalised groups, as well as relevant organisations at local level are fully included in Programme development and implementation.

II. PROJECT IN BRIEF

In 2010, Qatar succeeded in its bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. As part of this winning bid, the Supreme Committee launched the Generation Amazing Programme in partnership with Mercy Corps, to inspire a new generation of young people, encouraging them to harness the positive power of football to promote peaceful, healthy development in communities of Nepal. Having the successful implementation of Phase I, MC has received a second phase of GA Programme which has been implemented in partnership with Street Footballworld, Germany.

The Generation Amazing Programme will be implemented with three main elements: 1) the repair and maintenance of safe play spaces; 2) the commencement of long term community development Programming focused on youth development through using, innovative Football For Development Programme resource and MC youth engagement approach 3)the engagement of local youth for community development. This phase of Generation Amazing Programme has engaged around 6000 children including females in regular play based football focused activities in partner school and communities of Kailali, Makwanpur, Bhaktapur and Kaski.

Programme Goal:

Build a global movement of coaches and youth leaders who harness the power of football to support the positive, healthy development of individuals and communities.

Expected Outcomes:

Rehabilitated or maintained 8 football pitches and safe play spaces to encourage youth to engage in football and social, constructive activities

Development of a cadre of youth leaders who have the training and support they need to effect positive change in their communities through football for development, educational activities, and advocacy efforts.

Promotion of the use of football to support the development of peaceful, healthy communities by cultivating sustainable Programming for children and youth at the community level

Key Project Activities

Thematic Area: Positive Child and Youth Development

• Repair and maintenance of football pitches
• Training/mentoring of coach-trainers, coaches and youth leaders
• Youth Ambassador Programme
• Football festivals and tournaments
• Football for development lessons integrated into football team practices
• Youth service projects
• Partner capacity-building

III. PURPOSE OF THE EVALUATION

By the end of March 2019, Generation Amazing will complete the Programme implementation in Nepal. During this period, the Programme will repair and maintain 8 community pitches and introduced a football focused, Positive Child and Youth Development Programme in the communities of Kailali, Makwanpur, Bhaktapur and Kaski. In order to study the overall results of Generation Amazing phase II Programme and its impact over the lives of target beneficiaries, a project evaluation exercise will be conducted in different two phases in 4 districts. These Terms of References are designed to guide Mercy Corps in conducting this evaluation in a structured manner that truly captures the results of the Programme and analyzes progress against each outcome.

IV. SCOPE

The evaluation study will be designed to collect the following information:

Qualitative Evaluation

Increased knowledge of Football for Development Methodology

• What are the coaches’ views about football for development activities as a way of developing life skills and technical skills in participating children and youth of partner schools and communities?
• What are the children and youth’s views who participated in F4D activities in school and communities?
• What is the current knowledge and abilities of coaches, children and youth regarding technical skills of football?
• To what extent coaches and youth are able to lead football for development activities in their schools and communities?

Increased Life Skills and Leadership Skills

• To what extent children and youth (disaggregated by M/F) demonstrate life skills (communication, collaboration, self-confidence, and managing emotions) and leadership in the targeted communities?
• To what extent children and youth particularly girls leading community development initiatives in targeted communities?
• Is there any support for children and youth to lead/initiate community development initiatives in the targeted communities?

Increased Access To Safe Play Spaces

• To what extent children and youth have access to safe sport and play opportunities?
• To what extent girls’ have access to safe sport and play opportunities?
• To what extent, children and youth are accessing the newly created football pitches?
• Are children and youth already engaged in sport and play activities? If yes, how often do they participate in sport and play activities?

Methodology and Determining the Sample Size against Each Indicator

Outcome 1: Coaches have improved knowledge of “Football for Development/F3” methodologies and are able to effectively deliver the Programme.

Indicator 1 - # and % of Coaches that effectively implement Football for Development

Indicator 2 - Perceptions of coaches of their ability to lead Football for Development activities

Outcome 2: Local youth, particularly female, are recipients of life skills development and are able to assume positions of leadership in their community.

Indicator 1 - # and % of youth that report engaging in leadership roles in their communities

Indicator 2 - Perceptions of youth, parents, coaches of the leadership capacity of youth.

Indicator 3 -Demonstrations of youth leadership skills

Outcome 3 - Increased access to play spaces so girls have equal and safe access to sport.

Indicator 1 - # and % of children and youth with access to play spaces where they feel safe

Indicator 2 - Perceptions of children and youth of a) availability of football play spaces and b) degree of safety of these spaces.

V. KEY STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT THE OBJECTIVES INCLUDE

An authentic evaluation report will be generated and disseminated widely to provide evidence

The evaluation report will be utilized as reference at different target audiences’ basic level against proposed project outcome levels

The report will be shared at different platforms for review and endorsement

VI. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Roles and Responsibilities Consultant:

• Consultant will be responsible for performing and completing the following tasks of the evaluation study:
• Data collection in the field
• Devising and Finalizing research methodology
• Data entry
• Data analysis against the findings of baseline and midterm and report writing
• Finalize the report after feedback

Report writing Roles and Responsibilities MEL Coordinator/Advisor:

• Review qualitative and quantitative data collection toolkit along with consultant
• Review of the report

Roles and Responsibilities GA Project Manager:

• Assistance with Data collection in the field
• Review and feedback on report

VII. FORMAT EVALUATION REPORT

• Table of Contents
• Executive summary (summary of key findings) – max 2 pages
• Background (max 1 page)
• Explanation of sample and brief description of area and population
• Data analysis and findings (Quantitative and Qualitative)
• Recommendations
• Case studies
• Annexes: Pictures from field, List of people interviewed, Tools for Data Collection.

VIII. Deliverable Details

• The evaluation is to be undertaken within 12 working days. Proposed schedule is specified below:

Deliverable No:Deliverable Deliverable DescriptionDeliverable Due Date
Research methodology including sample design•Complete plan on Research Methodology reasoning the type of study to conduct and validating the same with study purpose.
Potential assumptions
Population framework and sample selection techniques08/22/2018
Data collection methods and tools•Data collection methods
Tools to be used for collecting data

Data collection procedure08/26/2018

Data Analysis Tools•Data analysis tools to be used (quantitative and qualitative)08/26/2018

Draft report •Draft report against the findings of baseline along with dataset08/28/2018

Final Report•Completed final report of a baseline evaluation study08/30/2018

IX. QUALIFICATIONS

• An organization/individual with at least 5- 7 years of experience in the research and/or evaluation field
• Experience leading mixed-methods evaluations (i.e. both quantitative and qualitative techniques), preferably including experience with children
• Strong facilitation skills, particularly with regards to working with vulnerable groups
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated understanding and support of principles of equity and inclusion
• Fluent spoken and written English

X. PROPOSAL APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Interested Individuals and firms are requested to submit proposals including the following documents:

• Cover letter/expression of interest with technical proposal and financial proposal
• A complete profile of the organization/individual, highlighting previous experience in data collection
• CVs of any other key team members who will be the part of the Baseline Evaluation team
• Two writing samples, ideally reports the organization/individual has lead authorship on
• Project management plan and budget
• Copies of Company Registration Certificate, tax registration certificate and latest tax clearance certificate

The Proposal must be submitted no later than 17 August 2018 ,  to Mercy Corps Nepal, Sanepa Chowk-2, Lalitpur, tel +977.1.501.2571/555.5532 |

Early submissions are encouraged and appreciated.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those who are successful in passing technical evaluation round will be contacted for further evaluation stages.