End of Project Evaluation- Ajira Poa Project

Reference No: DCA/22/05/2024

Subject: Consultancy Services – End-line Evaluation of Ajira Poa Project

DCA is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian organizations in Denmark, working both with long-term development projects and humanitarian action since 1922. DCA’s vision is to strengthen the world’s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. DCA has three thematic priorities: Save lives; Build Resilient Communities; and Fight Extreme Inequalities.

Ajira Poa! project is aimed at addressing unemployment among 4,000 Kenyan youth aged 16-34 in Nakuru, Nyandarua, and West Pokot counties. Through strategic partnerships with DanChurchAid (DCA), QUERCUS group, Anglican Development Services – North Rift Region (ADS – NRR), Growth Africa, and the College of Career Guidance and Development (CCGD), this project has been instrumental in creating employment opportunities and fostering skill development.

DCA Kenya, invites qualified service providers-firms (consultancy firms/companies only and not individuals) to respond to this advertisement.

Consultancy services needed: End of Project Evaluation

This evaluation aims to assess the project’s effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, impact, coherence, and sustainability. By answering key evaluation questions, we aim to gain insights into the project’s achievements, challenges, and best practices to inform future programming and policy decisions.

Geographical area of the assignment is Nakuru, Nyandarua & West Pokot Counties.

Interested companies/firms should provide the following information to the Contracting Authority using the contact details below:

Provide the following information (mandatory documents)

• Brief company profile with the company’s background, name, contact details and physical address.
• Company’s statutory documents (Certificate of registration or incorporation, CR12, KRA Pin and a Valid Compliance certificate)
• A brief summary of the skills and experience of the proposed lead consultant and the consultant(s) showing relevant previous assignments and education level. Maximum, 3 pages.
• At least two reference/recommendation letters.

Below is the required education level and years of experience;

• Relevant master’s degree(s) in the social sciences, business/commerce, project management, development studies, political science, or any other related area of study.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in similar assignments.
• Experience in evaluating youth empowerment projects.
• Proficiency in using multiple research methodologies.

This is purely information on business opportunities and does not constitute a commitment to purchase/service provision or any other form of contractual commitment with the Contracting Authority.

A detailed request for proposal (inclusive of a detailed terms of reference) will be shared to the shortlisted firms.