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Tenders are invited for Consultancy Services for TERRA Project Final Evaluation and Learning Exercise Closing Date: 5 May 2026 Type: Consultancy BRCiS Consortium TERRA Project Final Evaluation and Learning Exercise Terms of Reference Background and Context Information 1.1 BRCiS Consortium Overview Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) is a consortium of national and international organizations Action Against Hunger (ACF), Concern Worldwide (Concern), GREDO, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), KAALO, Save the Children, and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) as lead agency. BRCiS objective is to work across the humanitarian-development divide, supporting marginalized communities in disaster-prone, rural Somalia to become more resilient to shocks and stressed, including as a result of climate change. BRCiS approach is contextually adaptive, focused on the specific shocks, needs, and priorities of individual communities. BRCiS was established in 2013 and is now implementing projects funded by multiple humanitarian and development donors in more than ten regions of Somalia. 1.2 Programme Background The "Towards Generative Resilience and Climate Adaptation for Displacement-Affected Communities in Somalia" (TERRA) project, implemented by the Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) consortium, aims to strengthen the food security, climate resilience, and socio-economic inclusion of rural communities affected by displacement. Building on earlier BRCiS investments, TERRA focuses on linking rural smallholder producers with urban displaced populations through regenerative agricultural practices and inclusive local governance. The projects theory of change is rooted in fostering ruralurban linkages through joint Community Resilience Committees (CRCs) and Displacement affected communities (DACs) platforms, enhanced food production, and climate-smart livelihoods. TERRA project is a 2-year project focused on improving the food security of displacement-affected communities (DACs) in Somalia, including both the urban/peri-urban communities hosting IDPs and the rural communities from which populations are displaced, among other causes, by climate shocks and environmental degradation. The TERRA project will adopt a regenerative, community-led design that brings together urban and rural DACs, equipping them with the necessary skills and resources to jointly regenerate their food systems, adapt to the risks of climate change, and create mutually reinforcing economic linkages. This approach is summarised in the following Theory of Change statement: IF DACs increase their knowledge and use of regenerative, context-specific food production and environmental management practices (Output 1) IF rural and urban DACs actors along local food value chains work together to create value and augment their climate-adaptation capacities (Output 2); AND IF target communities benefit from and contribute to functioning Early Warning Systems, linked to Early Action response mechanisms (Output 3), THEN the food security situation of Somali communities will be enhanced (Outcome). This Terms of Reference (ToR) is designed to engage a qualified consulting firm to lead the TERRA project final evaluation and learning assignment. The ToR outlines the purpose and objectives of the consultancy, the scope of work, proposed methodology, expected deliverables, management arrangements, workplan, and the required qualifications and experience. 2. Purpose, Objectives and Scope 2.1 Purpose The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to engage a qualified consulting firm to conduct the final evaluation and learning exercise for the TERRA Project. The assignment comprises three interrelated components: Endline Assessment of Logframe KPIs: The consultant will lead a final assessment of project performance against the project framework Key performance indicators (KPIs) using a pre-post design that compares endline results with baseline benchmarks. Evaluation Using OECD-DAC Criteria: Applying the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria, the consultant will assess the projects relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability throughout implementation. Learning and Knowledge Capture: The consultant will facilitate a learning exercise to identify and document key lessons learned and emerging best practices. Using participatory and reflective methodologies, this process will generate actionable insights to inform the design and implementation of future resilience and food security initiatives. 2.2 Objectives This assignment is structured around three interconnected objectives: (i) conducting the endline performance assessment, (ii) undertaking a final evaluation aligned with OECD-DAC criteria, and (iii) facilitating a comprehensive learning exercise to generate evidence-based lessons and recommendations for future programming 2.2.1 Endline Assessment Objectives: Assess TERRA project performance in relation to the key performance indicators established in the logical framework (see annex 1) and analyze its overall contribution to achieving the intended impact and outcomes. Using a pre-post evaluation design, the assessment will compare endline findings with the project baseline, conducted in early 2025, to track changes across core impact and outcome indicators. These include community resilience capacities (measured by the ARC-D scale), adoption of regenerative food production and environmental management practices, food production capacity among smallholder producers, household food consumption (FCS), income stability, land rehabilitation, and rural-urban economic integration and supply chain linkages. All results will be disaggregated by gender, location, displacement status (IDP/host community) and relevant target groups The assessment will employ a mixed-methods contribution analysis approach, integrating quantitative survey data with qualitative evidence to understand the pathways through which project interventions contributed to observed changes. This will include participatory discussions with communities, key informant interviews with stakeholders and market actors, and the application of qualitative rubrics to assess social and economic linkages between rural producers and urban displacement-affected communities. In addition, the endline assessment will identify and document, where feasible, illustrative examples of broader, indirect project impacts. The evaluation team should remain attentive to instances where project contributions have generated secondary effects beyond the core indicator framework. These may include but are not limited to increased household income leading to the establishment of new businesses or other positive changes in family livelihoods; observable positive effects on social cohesion; and evidence of reduced risk of conflict within project-affected communities. Such examples, when encountered during the evaluation process and well-substantiated, will be included in the final report to enrich understanding of the projects wider contribution to household and community well-being 2.2.2 Final Evaluation Objectives (OECD-DAC Criteria) The final evaluation will provide a holistic assessment of the project based on the OECD-DAC criteria, as outlined below: Relevance: Assess the extent to which the projects design and interventions were aligned with the needs and priorities of target communities, and consistent with national and donor frameworks for food security, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods in Somalia. Effectiveness and Impact: Document the projects measurable contributions to strengthening community resilience, increasing food production, promoting regenerative practices, improving household food security and income stability, supporting degraded land rehabilitation, and fostering rural-urban linkages. Using contribution analysis, the evaluation will examine causal pathways between interventions and observed outcomes, accounting for contextual factors and capturing both intended and unintended results. Efficiency: Examine the cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency of project implementation, including the strategic use of human and technical resources, the effectiveness of Consortium coordination, and the overall value for money achieved in delivering project outputs and outcomes. Sustainability: Analyze the likelihood that project benefits will be sustained, focusing on the continued adoption of regenerative practices, retention and replication of knowledge, strength of community structures and governance mechanisms, and the integration of successful approaches into local systems. 2.2.3 Learning and Knowledge Products A dedicated learning exercise will be conducted to generate actionable insights that can inform the design and implementation of future similar initiatives. Through a desk review of project documents, outcome harvesting, and direct engagement with Consortium Members, communities, and the donor, the consultant will address the following learning objectives: Identify High-Impact Interventions: Determine which project activities and approaches contributed most significantly to observed outcomes, and under what conditions. Document Best Practices: Capture and contextualize successful practices in regenerative agriculture, rural-urban linkages, community engagement, and climate adaptation for potential replication and scaling Analyze Enabling Factors and Constraints: Examine the contextual, social, economic, and political factors that influenced project implementation and outcomes, including barriers to participation and success. Generate Actionable Recommendations: Synthesize findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations for future programming, partnership models, and policy engagement to strengthen Regenerative Resilience and Climate Adaptation for Displacement-Affe Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4208618/consultancy-services-terra-project-final-evaluation-and-learning-exercise
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