External Evaluation of the Consolidation of the Livelihoods Recovery Programme on Nias

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC)-funded project, "Consolidation of Livelihood Program on Nias" was implemented by ACTED in three sub-districts of the northern part of Nias Island and was the second phase of a livelihoods intervention in 24 communities of fishermen and farmers. The project activities will end as of 30 November, 2011 and thus a final evaluation is required to:

. Identify the outcomes against targets of project implementation in the targeted area.

. Evaluate achievements of stated objectives and results of the program, their relevance, and potential sustainability.

ACTED Indonesia is seeking evaluators interested in conducting the External Evaluation of the Consolidation of the Livelihoods Recovery Programme on Nias.

The selected evaluators or institution will be responsible: i) to assess to what extent the program contributed to the overall objective, "Improved livelihood sustainability for the inhabitants of 24 villages in North Nias District, Nias.", ii) to measure to what extent the program achieved the specific objectives, iii) to assess the potential for project results to be sustainable after project completion, iv) to identify which methods and approaches used by ACTED have been the most successful in improving livelihood sustainability, v) to document lessons learned and best practices developed during the project, vi) to assess CRC visibility during the project, vii) To document lessons learned about the partnership between CRC and ACTED.

Please find attached the Terms of Reference and desired qualifications.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 4 November 2011 at 17.00 WIB

Applications should be addressed to indra.yani@acted.org, and indonesia@acted.org