INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW
World Wildlife Fund, Inc. (WWF) policies and procedures for all GEF financed full and medium-sized projects require a terminal evaluation (TE) upon completion of project implementation. The following terms of reference (TOR) set out the expectations for the TE for the project, “Securing the Future of Peru's Natural Protected Areas,” hereafter referred to as the “Project”. The technical consultant selected to conduct this evaluation will be referred to as “evaluator” throughout this TOR.
The Project Objective is to promote long-term financial sustainability for the effective management of the National System of Protected Natural Areas of Peru for the protection of globally important biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Peruvian Amazon. This is a child project for the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program and contributes directly to the program by supporting an innovative financial model and developing key institutional and technical capacities that will ensure that Peru’s Amazon protected areas have adequate and long-term sustainable financing to consolidate a standard level of management across the PA system and significantly improve their management effectiveness.
The Project was organized into the following components and outcomes:
See the WWF GEF project website for additional details and project documents.
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE EVALUATION
WWF is seeking an independent consultant to undertake a Terminal Evaluation of the Project. The scope of the TE will cover the GEF financed project and not co-financing.
The objectives of this evaluation are to examine the extent, magnitude and sustainability of any project impacts to date; identify concerns as well as best practices; assess progress towards project outcomes and outputs; and draw lessons learned that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project and aid in the enhancement of future related projects. The evaluator is expected to frame the evaluation effort using the seven (7) core criteria of relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, results/impact, sustainability and adaptive capacity. Particular emphasis will be placed on effectiveness, efficiency, results/impact and sustainability. Definitions of each of these criterion, evaluation rating scales, summary evaluation table templates and a sample report outline are provided (See Annexes A - E).
POSITION DETAILS
Location of consultant Flexible
Reporting to Amelia Kissick
Preferred timeframe Within May – August 2024
Potential sites to visit Lima (for meetings with Profonanpe, SERNANP, PdP, etc.). Machiguenga Communal Reserve (Quillabamba) and Tingo María National Park are a priority. Río Abiseo National Park and Tabaconas Namballe National Sanctuary (San Ignacio, Amazonas) are other potential sites
Maximum budget $30, 000
PROJECT DATA
Project/Program Title Securing the Future of Peru's Natural Protected Areas
Implementing Agency(s) WWF-GEF
Executing Agency SERNANP, PROFONANPE
Executing Partner(s) Moore Foundation
Countries Peru
Focal Area(s) Biodiversity, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management
GEF Operational Program GEF 6
Total GEF Approved Budget $ 9,007,528
Total Co-financing Approved $ 54,460,781
RELEVANT DATES
CEO Endorsement/Approval 10/3/2017
Agency Approval Date 3/30/2018
Implementation Start Date 3/30/2018
Midterm Evaluation September 2021
Execution End Date September 30, 2024
Financial Closure Date December 31, 2024
Period to be evaluated 10/3/2017 through time of evaluation with emphasis since midterm review
EVALUATION APPROACH AND METHOD
The evaluation will adhere to the guidance, rules and procedures established by WWF[1] and the GEF Terminal Evaluation[2] and Ethical Guidelines.[3] The evaluation must provide evidence‐based information that is independent, participatory, transparent, and ethical. The evaluator should provide justification for their findings and provide a balanced view that takes into consideration the national context (e.g. in the project description and influence on findings). The evaluator must be unbiased and free of any conflicts of interest with the project. The evaluator is expected to reflect all stakeholder views and follow a participatory, inclusive and consultative approach. There should be close engagement with WWF GEF Implementing Agency (IA), government counterparts, the GEF operational focal point in each country, the Executing Agency (EA) / project management unit (PMU), partners and key stakeholders. Contact information will be provided.
The Evaluation process will include the following, with deliverables[4] marked by “*”:
EXPECTED CONTENT OF EVALUATION REPORT
The Terminal Evaluation report should include:
[1] For additional information on evaluation methods adopted by WWF, see the WWF Evaluation Guidelines , published on our WWF Program Standards public website.
[2] For additional information on the GEF Terminal Evaluation Guidelines, see the GEF Terminal Evaluation Guidelines.
[3] Please see the GEF Ethical Guidelines as published on GEF website.
[4] Deliverables submitted to GEF Secretariat will be in English, however, for full stakeholder participation, it is recommended that all deliverables under contract be in Spanish and English. At a minimum, the draft and final reports should be in both languages. Please account for translation services, if necessary, for both interviews and deliverables.
EVALUATION (INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM) QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications and Experience
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
PAYMENT MODALITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Payment, expense reimbursement, and other contractual terms and conditions will be outlined in the consultant agreement made between WWF and the evaluator(s). Payments will be made following submitted and approved deliverables. Twenty-five percent of payment will correspond with completion and approval of the Inception Report. Fifty percent of the payment will correspond with submission and approval of the debrief presentation, Draft Report and related documents. The final twenty-five percent will be delivered with the submission and approval of the Final Report and related documents.
PROPOSAL PROCESS
Interested consultants are invited to submit a technical and financial proposal with their curriculum vitae, a relevant writing sample and three professional references. Only complete proposals will be accepted. The financial proposal should include fee and reimbursable expenses, if applicable. The total budget shall not exceed USD $30,000. Individual, team or consulting firm proposals are welcome. Women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply.
Interested consultants are requested to send their proposals to EvaluationsWWFGEF@wwfus.org by April 12th. All questions about the requirements or process should be submitted to this e-mail address by April 5th. Responses to frequent and submitted questions will be available to all interested consultants on this live document until the application deadline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UzGcu7A4Wrxwj6Z1uQF1x1tTNQlad7O2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101431196757707270045&rtpof=true&sd=true
The technical proposal and qualifications/experience of the individual or team will account for 90% of the weighted score of the proposal. The technical score will be based on how the proposal reflects an understanding of the work and adherence to the TOR and quality of the proposal (readability, depth/breadth and suitability of the methodology), as well as the degree to which the candidate meets desired and required qualifications/experience mentioned in the terms of reference above. The financial elements of the proposal will account for 10% of the weighted score of the application.
Once all proposals have been scored by the review committee, a shortlist of proposals will be determined, and the candidates notified. Shortlisted candidates will have their references contacted, proposal reviewed by project stakeholders and will participate in an interview. Shortlisted candidates who are not selected will be provided with information on relative strengths and weaknesses of their proposal, but specific scores and the identity of other candidates will not be shared.
The selection process will be in compliance with WWF and GEF requirements. Any questions or concerns about non-compliance or irregularities in the process can be raised through WWF’s mechanism for reporting concerns available here: https://wwfus.ethicspoint.com.
To see the full Terms of Reference including annexes, please go to: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UzGcu7A4Wrxwj6Z1uQF1x1tTNQlad7O2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101431196757707270045&rtpof=true&sd=true
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