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Tenders are invited for Endline Evaluation for the Kenya Evidence Platform Project (KEP)- ReDSS Closing Date: 8 Jun 2026 Type: Consultancy Who is the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat? ReDSS is a secretariat working on behalf of 14 international and national NGOs responding to forced displacement in East Africa, the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region. ReDSS was established in 2015 in response to a desire by the NGO community to be more proactive in shaping durable solutions policy and programming in the region. Our team works both at regional and country level and focusses on the translation of evidence and research into policies and programmes that can better deliver for displacement-affected communities. This is achieved through a range of activities, including convening key stakeholders at multiple levels to build consensus around collective actions; supporting new evidence generation through commissioning and undertaking research and analysis; and building the capacity of key actors through delivering training and developing tools and guidance among others. Project Background The Kenya Evidence Platform (KEP) was established in response to a persistent gap within the displacement sector: the limited visibility and uptake of refugee-led and locally grounded research within refugee policy and programming processes in Kenya. Funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the three-year initiative (20232026) operates at the intersection of research, policy, and practice, with a focus on strengthening locally driven evidence generation and use. Implemented by a consortium comprising the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS), the Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH), and Maseno University, KEP was launched during a significant period of policy transition in Kenya, including the implementation of the Refugee Act 2021 and the development and launch of the Shirika Plan. Within this context, the platform seeks to strengthen the role of refugee and Kenyan researchers in shaping evidence-informed approaches to refugee management and durable solutions. KEP has supported a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening the refugee research ecosystem in Kenya. These include: Supporting refugee and Kenyan scholars to produce independent research papers and evidence products; Establishing and supporting the Forced Migration Research Network in Kenya (FOMREK) to strengthen coordination, mentorship, and collaboration among researchers; Conducting research trainings, coaching, and mentorship for emerging refugee and local researchers; Convening policy dialogues and engagement forums involving government, academia, humanitarian and development actors; and Producing and disseminating evidence products intended to inform refugee policy and programming in Kenya. The platform primarily targets researchers with lived experience of displacement, Kenyan scholars, academia, policymakers, and actors involved in refugee policy and programming, particularly in Nairobi, Kakuma, and Dadaab. Through these interventions, KEP aims to contribute to improved coordination around refugee research, increased availability and visibility of refugee-led evidence, stronger research capacity among emerging scholars, and more direct engagement between evidence producers and decision-makers within Kenyas refugee management ecosystem. Purpose of the Consultancy The primary purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a rigorous, utilization-focused endline evaluation. Given the absence of a formal baseline at project inception, the evaluation must serve three functions: Accountability: Verify the extent to which the project achieved its intended results per donor requirements as stipulated the Log Frame. Baseline Reconstruction: Create a retrospective "Proxy Baseline" to quantify the professional growth of researchers. Learning: Identify specific mechanisms that facilitated or hindered the "uptake" of refugee-led research in Kenyan policy and programmatic circles. Objective of the Consultancy The specific objectives of the endline evaluation are: Assess Effectiveness & Impact: Determine the extent to which the platform increased the production of high-quality research by refugee and Kenyan scholars. Evaluate Policy and programmatic Influence: Trace the utilization of KEP evidence products (policy briefs, research papers, Evidence Mapping Report,) within government, humanitarian/development decision-making bodies and assess their influence (if any) of programme designs by non-governmental actors. Reconstruct Capacity Trajectories: Measure the change in technical research skills and professional networking among the 1st-time authors supported by the project compared to a non-treatment group. Analyse Systemic Localization: Evaluate the projects contribution to increased visibility, credibility, and use of refugee-led and locally grounded research actors within Kenyas refugee research and policy ecosystem. Provide Strategic Recommendations: Offer actionable insights for the Kingdom of the Netherlands and consortium partners on sustaining the platforms gains beyond the current funding cycle. Methodology & Scope of Work NOTE: The Methodology shared here is not prescriptive, the applicants are encouraged to propose a different approach, integrate with other approaches that deliver the results the consultancy is looking for or adapt it altogether. If adapted, the consultants will be at liberty to refine it during the inception phase. This evaluation is expected to utilize a Theory-Based Evaluation (TBE) framework. TBE focuses on the "black box" of the project, analysing the causal chain to understand how and why change occurred. ReDSS is particularly interested in the below approaches: Contribution Analysis: Using "Process Tracing" to establish a plausible link between KEPs activities and specific policy and/or practice shifts. Outcome Harvesting: To identify intended and unintended outcomes by "harvesting" evidence of change from stakeholders and working backward to determine KEPs contribution. Quasi-Experimental Comparison: Using a Retrospective Pre-Test (RPT) design, the consultant will compare KEP participants against a comparison group of "Non-shortlisted Applicants" to reconstruct the missing baseline. Phased Scope of Work The Note on the Methodology applies here as well. Phase 1: Inception & Baseline Reconstruction (Days 125) Document Review and "Publication Audit" of participants prior to Year 1. Finalization of the TBE Evaluation Matrix and RPT tools. Phase 2: Data Collection & Outcome Harvesting (Days 2665) Quantitative surveys (Participants vs. Non-shortlisted Applicants. Outcome Harvesting workshops and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with policymakers and academics. Bibliometric Analysis (citations and policy mentions). Phase 3: Analysis, Validation & Reporting (Days 6690) Triangulation of qualitative narratives and quantitative data. Member Checking validation session with refugee researchers. Drafting and finalizing the report and "Policy & Programme Influence Map." Deliverables The Consultant will be requested to submit the following deliverables: Phase Expected deliverables Indicative description tasks Maximum expected timeframe Inception Inception Report & Tools Detailed Workplan with Clear timelines, Literature review, finalized Theory-Based Evaluation Matrix, and Retrospective Pre-Test tools. 25 days Fieldwork Raw Data & Interim Update Completion of KIIs, surveys, and Outcome Harvesting. 40 days Analysis and Reporting Draft Evaluation Report Initial analysis of contribution and capacity gains of KEP. 15 days Final Final Report & Learning Brief Integrated report Final Report, clean dataset, and 3-page learning brief. 10 days Duration, timeline, and payment The Endline Evaluation will be conducted in a period of 90 days, spread over 4 calendar months to ensure proper data collection, analysis and reporting. Payment schedule will be defined in the contract. Proposed Composition of Team ReDSS is accepting applications from; firms, consortiums, partnerships or individuals with proven experience in: Theory-Based Evaluations (TBE) and Conducting Evaluations in Kenya. The firm should demonstrate collective capacity across the following functional areas: Lead Evaluator: Minimum of a Masters Degree (PhD preferred) in Evaluation, International Development, Economics or Social Sciences. At least 10 years of experience in Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL), with a proven track record of leading end-line evaluations for I/NGO projects. Demonstrated experience in Reconstructing Missing Baselines using retrospective methodologies. Qualitative Specialist: Advanced degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field. Documented expertise in Theory-Based Evaluation (TBE), Contribution Analysis, and Outcome Harvesting. Proven ability to conduct interviews with high-ranking government officials and academics within the Kenyan "Durable Solutions" ecosystem. Research Associates: A minimum of 3 years of experience in social research or community-based monitoring. Fluency in relevant local languages and a deep understanding of the cultural nuances within the Nairobi, Kakuma, or Dadaab research contexts. Prior training in Research Ethics and the "Do No Harm" principle. Data Analyst: Advanced proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, Stata, or R) and Qualitative Analysis tools such as Nvivo and Atlas ti. Experience in Bibliometric Analysis (tracking publications and citations) and managing quasi-experimental datasets. Eligibility, Qualification, and Experience Required The desired qualifications for the firm/consortiums, partnerships of individuals are: Advanced degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sc Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4213269/endline-evaluation-kenya-evidence-platform-project-kep-redss
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