Date: 16 December 2023

Subject: Request for quotation from firm/individuals to conduct final evaluation of the project “Primary health care, WASH, nutrition, and emergency relief for conflict- and disaster-affected populations in Bangladesh”

Malteser International (MI) works as an international humanitarian aid organization. MI is an aid organization of the Catholic Order of Malta. MI’s mission is to improve the health and living conditions of suffering and displaced people worldwide. Currently MI is providing aid to people in need in over 140 projects in 35 countries, regardless of religion, political persuasion, origin, or gender. Christian values and the humanitarian principles form the basis of our work. MI is supported by a network of numerous local, national, and international partner organizations, friends and donors.

Since 2017, MI has been working in Bangladesh. MI, in partnership with GK and PHALS, has been implementing a project titled “Primary healthcare, WASH, nutrition, and emergency relief for conflict- and disaster affected populations in Bangladesh” since 01 November 2021 in 3 Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char and Kutubdia host community. MI is looking for a consultant (firm/individuals) to conduct a final evaluation of the project.

Purpose and objectives:

The purpose of conducting a final evaluation of the project is to provide evidence on the progress of the achievements and impact on the lives of the beneficiaries through the project and the extent to which the objectives and results/indicators have been achieved. Further information and specific objectives are available in the ToR attached to this RFQ.

Deliverables:

  • Draft versions of the final evaluation report for review and feedback.
  • Sharing of the report at Cox’s Bazar in a workshop with project stakeholders and relevant agencies, which will be organized by MI’s partner Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK).
  • A final version of project evaluation report.
  • All the field documentation, including survey data, interviews and FGDs findings in written or recorded, and pictorial materials will be submitted to MI.

Duration of the contract: 50 working days within a 3-month period (3rd week of January - 3rd week of April 2024). The contract cannot exceed the period (no extension).

Qualifications:

Essential

  • Demonstrated capacity and experience (at least 5 years) in evaluating development and/or humanitarian projects, preferably in the South Asian context.
  • Technical knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields: Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and Nutrition, Emergency Relief
  • High English language proficiency (spoken/written), also proficiency of Bengali language (at least one person from consultancy team) is required. Proficiency of Rohingya language and Chittagong dialect would be an additional asset.
  • Experience of working with NGOs
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Sound understanding of gender, age and disability inclusion, and AAP.
  • Familiarity with the Rohingya refugee response and camp context in Cox’s Bazar

Desirable

  • Familiarity with Primary Healthcare, Nutrition, and Protection projects in fragile environment
  • Previous experience with refugee contexts.
  • For foreigners, valid business visa or working visa for Bangladesh.

Application Procedures & Deadline: The Consultant meets the requirements should submit their expression of interest, which should include the following:

  • Maximum 5 pages outline (technical proposal) covering their a) understanding of the proposed evaluation, b) overall approach and framework proposed for evaluation, c) methodologies that will be applied and d) team composition.
  • Proposed consultancy fee for entire evaluation team including enumerators including travel accommodation and food costs, VAT and Tax as per the rules of Government of Bangladesh. All financial quotes should be in Bangladeshi Taka only.
  • CVs of the main evaluator (team leader) and the associates, and evidence/references of past evaluations.

Further details are available in the ToR. Please click on the link..

Submission: Bids should be submitted electronically to Malteser International to: mb.procurement-bangladesch@malteser-international.org

Deadline for bid submission: 10 January 2024.

The agreement will be signed by the middle of January 2024.