Tenders are invited for Mid-Term Evaluation of the Improving Access to Justice in the Great Lakes Region Project , Uhaki Bila Mipaka. OBJECTIVES OF THE MID-TERM REVIEW The purpose of this mid-term evaluation is to determine the progress made in achieving the expected results of the Uhaki Bila Mipaka project during the first two years of implementation (from December 2022 to November 2024) and to identify corrective measures, if necessary. In particular, this assessment will make it possible to : Assess criteria including the relevance, effectiveness, coherence, efficiency and sustainability of the AtJ project. In addition to these criteria, the evaluation will also assess the integration of gender, location and cooperation issues. Analyse the effectiveness of the implementation and partnership agreements between the members of the AtJ consortium. Assess progress, identifying successes, opportunities, challenges and risks in order to identify lessons learned about the design, implementation, coordination and management of the project. Carry out an analysis of the projects key approaches, highlighting in particular technical achievements and lessons learned. Propose mid-term corrections and/or adjustments to the work plan, if necessary, to be taken into account in the remaining period of the project or in another likely access to justice project/intervention. Specifically, the following topics will be addressed Accountability: The evaluation will analyse and report on performance and results achieved to date: Evaluate the Uhaki Bila Mipaka project intervention in accordance with OECD principles (details of the questions for each criterion are given in section 4 of these ToRs) Verify the modalities of knowledge about rights and free and rapid access to legal aid services for communities living in the target areas in order to prevent the escalation of conflicts in the Great Lakes region. Assessing the level of achievement of the results framework indicators: a baseline study was carried out at the start of the project and an annual survey for the last two years has just been finalised, making it possible to compare the progress of the indicators with the baseline data. Participation: The evaluation will seek to analyse the way in which the projects stakeholders, including community structures, border officials and the political, administrative and judicial authorities in both countries, the beneficiaries of the legal clinics, etc., are involved in the implementation of the project. And how this involvement facilitates the achievement or non-achievement of results. Learning: The evaluation will identify the reasons why certain outcomes occurred or did not occur, in order to draw lessons, best practices and indications for learning. It will provide evidence-based conclusions to inform operational decision-making. Observations will be actively disseminated and lessons will be incorporated into appropriate lesson-sharing systems throughout the project: Capturing existing lessons and good practice to feed into recommendations and the planning process Analyse the strengths and weaknesses, best practices and critical issues of the intervention To refine recommendations on the intervention logic of the Uhaki Bila Mipaka project and, where appropriate, programming proposals concerning the main stakeholders in the project. SCOPE Period: this mid-term review covers the period from 1December 2022 to 30 November 2024. Geographical coverage: the evaluation will cover all project implementation areas - around 5 border points with Rwanda (Petite et grande Barrières in Goma, Ruzizi 1 and Ruzizi 2 in Bukavu and Kamanyola); in Rwanda around 5 border points with DR Congo (La corniche border post and poids lourd border post in Rubavu, Rusizi 1 and Rusizi 2 in Kamembe and Bugarama). The methodology proposed by the evaluators will have to determine in what way, and with what risk analysis, information will or will not be gathered in the area currently controlled by the AFC/M23 or will be gathered remotely. Direct beneficiaries of the project: the beneficiaries of the legal clinics, the members of the community structures supported by the project in both countries, the border officials, particular with regard to the Operational Order of the Congolese land borders, the judicial authorities and the local authorities also in post until 30 November 2024 (mayors, district managers, burgomasters, territorial administrators, group leaders, magistrates, lawyers, representatives of the Ministries of Justice). At the time of writing, some key informants who were involved in the project are no longer present in DRC implementation zone due to the crisis happened in Goma, Bukavu and Kamanyola. The selected firm will be able to propose to the consortium its approach and methodology for reaching these key informants. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND KEY QUESTIONS Relevance Are the objectives of the Uhaki Bila Mipaka project still valid and well-founded? Do the activities implemented enable the expected results and objectives to be achieved? Are the projects activities and products well adapted to the desired impact and effects? Were there any major risks that were not taken into account by the project team during the past period? Was the project relevant in view of the cross-border political context between the DRC (Goma, Bukavu and Kamanyola) and Rwanda (Rubavu, Rusizi 1 and 2) which prevailed until 30 November 2024? Does the project meet the needs of the target groups[1] ? Was the project aligned with the work of other national and international organisations working on cross-border issues? Location: Kigali Deadline: Sunday, 20/04/2025 17:30 Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-reference-mid-term-evaluation-improving-access-justice-great-lakes-region-project-uhaki
