The Center for environmental research and Information Eko-svest, Skopje is launching a call for offers from companies and individuals to perform an external programme evaluation of the “Civil Society Organizations Action for Climate” programme (AfC), implemented by Eko-svest and financed by Sweden. The evaluation should assess the effectiveness, relevance, efficiency, sustainability and impact of the programme.
Full Terms of Reference is provided in the attached document “Terms of reference”.
Evaluation purpose
The purpose of the evaluation is:
• to evaluate the progress achieved against objectives and indicators outlined in the project proposal;
• to identify positive examples and practices with greatest impacts that could be replicated;
• to identify lessons learned, assess the need for continuous cooperation and provide inputs for designing possible future programme;
• to provide AfC implementation team and the donor, with a basis for determining the value of such cooperation and this contribution.
Evaluation report users
The primary intended users of the evaluation are the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Eko-svest.
Key evaluation questions
The key evaluation questions which will guide the evaluation are as follows:
1) Relevance
• To what extent has the programme’s theory of change, objectives and design, particularly the expected results outlined under 1.2, responded to the needs and priorities of key project stakeholders and beneficiaries?
2) Coherence
Internal Coherence:
◦ Consistency within the project itself.
◦ Alignment of the project’s objectives, activities, outputs, and outcomes.
◦ Whether the project’s design and implementation strategies are logically connected and mutually reinforcing.
External Coherence:
◦ Coordination with other projects, avoiding overlaps or contradictions.
Stakeholder Coherence:
◦ Collaboration and alignment among stakeholders (partners, donors, beneficiaries).
3) Effectiveness
• To what extent has the programme delivered on its intended objectives and desired outcomes?
• Compare actual results with planned or expected results to identify gaps or successes.
• To what extent implementation of RBM (Result Based Management): to assess the extent to which the programme has adhered to the tools of results-based management, including the clarity and relevance of the results framework, performance indicators, monitoring and reporting mechanisms;
4) Efficiency
• To what extent has the programme delivered, results in a cost-effective and timely way?
5) Impact
• To what extent has the programme contributed or is expected to contribute to stimulating advocacy and local climate action?
6) Sustainability
Continuity of Benefits:
◦ Whether the project’s outcomes and impacts will persist after funding or external support is withdrawn.
Stakeholder Ownership:
◦ The extent to which stakeholders, including beneficiaries, are committed to maintaining and supporting the project’s outcomes.
Institutional and Policy Integration:
◦ Whether the project’s practices, policies, or innovations are embedded within existing systems, organizations, or policies.
Financial Viability:
◦ Whether the financial mechanisms or resources needed to sustain the outcomes are in place.
Adaptability:
Considers the project’s ability to adapt to changing circumstances, such as economic, environmental, or social shifts.
The format of the evaluation report should follow a structure proposed in Annex 2.
Evaluation timeline
It is expected that a time and work plan is presented in the proposal and further detailed in the inception report. The evaluation shall be carried out over an 8-week period between from 15 January 2025 to 15 March 2025.
Evaluator qualifications
• University degree or professional experience in the related field to the AfC programme objective (natural sciences, education/capacity building, civil society, etc.);
• At least seven (7) years of work experience in external project evaluation, including Sida, SDC or other internationally funded projects;
• Experience conducting large program evaluations;
• Familiarity of the climate change sector and relevant stakeholders;
• Knowledge of the principles and methodologies of Sida’s Result Based Management (RBM) approach is desirable;
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Fluency in English;
• Ability and availability to work independently in a flexible schedule;
• Demonstrated experience in conducting project evaluations, preferably in project related to climate change and engagement of civil society.
Application conditions
An individual or a team of evaluators may apply. In both cases, the application should be consisted of the following documentations:
• expression of interest maximum one (1) page, highlighting relevant experience and knowledge in the field of programme activities;
• technical proposal with evaluation approach, including a proposed methodology (maximum 3 pages) Annex 1;
• financial offer, expressed in day fees; the total value of the offer cannot exceed 7.000 euro.
• updated work resume (CV), if team, a CV for each team member should be included in the offer. It should contain a full description of relevant qualifications and professional work experience;
• two (2) references with provided contact information; the evaluators must be independent from the evaluation subject and evaluated activities, and have no stake in the outcome of the evaluation.
• signed statement (Annex 3)
Application submission
Please submit your application no later than 13/1/2025, noon, to the following e-mail address: [email protected] and use a subject line: “Offer_AfC programme evaluation_NAME“
Evaluation method and criteria
The evaluation of the received offers shall be conducted according to the following methodology:
• Offered price – 30 points;
• Proposed evaluation methodology 30 points;
• Relevant experiences and knowledge 40 points.
Eko-svest will contact the selected bidders no later than ten days after the end of the bid submission period. A contract will be awarded to the candidate with the highest overall score, considering both the quality of the offer and the price.
Additional information and contact
For any questions, please contact Eko-svest at [email protected] by 9/1/2025. Inquiries from interested bidders will be answered, forwarded to all invited bidders, and published on the Eko-svest website under the announcement of the call.
Annex 1: Technical proposal with financial offer
Annex 2: Format for the evaluation report
Annex 3: Statement
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