Specify why the evaluation is to be undertaken Specify why it is needed at this time Specify how the evaluation will be used by the WFP commissioning office and other stakeholders Valid rationale Clarity on how the timing of the evaluation meets the stated needs in decision-making processes 2.2 Objectives Specify the objectives of the evaluation (e.g. accountability and learning) Nuance the standard text in an additional paragraph to specify whether more weight is placed on accountability or on learning and why Standard text on accountability and learning used Additional objectives added where appropriate and/or the accountability and learning objectives contextualised Text has been nuanced as required if more emphasis on one objective 2.3 Stakeholders and Users Specify the key internal and external stakeholders and what their stakes/interests are in the evaluation Specify intended primary and secondary users of the evaluation, both internal to WFP and external where applicable Indicate how beneficiaries’ perspectives (men, women, boys and girls) will be included in the evaluation process, including in relation to accountability to All relevant stakeholders, including beneficiaries, are identified/listed Demonstrates understanding of stakeholder interests and concerns Identification of users is linked to the reasons for and objectives of the evaluation Beneficiaries are identified as stakeholders
4.3 Data Availability Identify the main sources of information/data available to the evaluation team List any gaps in the data and proposed ways for the evaluation team to deal with them Describe data availability and quality of gender-disaggregated data, including existence of (or gaps in) data related to outcomes. Clear indication of the data available and their sources Limitations explained and included in the TOR Suggested mitigation measures Availability and quality of gender disaggregated data and existence/ gaps of gender specific outcomes 4.4 Methodology Standard text provided in the template. Present the overall methodology for the evaluation outlining the criteria, impartiality requirement, and the methods that will be employed (quantitative, qualitative or mixed) Identify key risks and appropriate mitigation/ management measures for the methodology approach proposed for further refinement during inception as appropriate. Specify how gender issues will be addressed by gender-responsive evaluation methodology, tools and data analysis techniques. Standard text used. Clear delineation of the overall methodology for the evaluation outlining the data collection methods and overall approach to ensure impartiality Key risks and appropriate mitigation/management measures for proposed approach, satisfactorily identified; Sufficient detail to understand how GEEW issues will be addressed by the methodology 4.5 Quality Assurance Standard text provided in the template of TOR. Standard text used. Quality standards are included in the TOR.
6.1 Evaluation Conduct Indicate how the evaluation will be conducted and led, including key aspects of communication List any potential ethical issues that have already been identified and propose mitigation measures Specify ethical considerations for the conduct of the evaluation Include the evaluation schedule Specific tasks and outputs are identified for team members in the evaluation schedule. Specifies team structure and relationship with WFP Evaluation Manager Consideration of ethical issues that may relate to the subject of the evaluation Evaluation schedule is logical and provides adequate time for all phases of the evaluation (including consultations on draft documents), and annex 2 in the TOR is used 6.2 Team composition and competencies Indicate how the evaluation team will be composed (including gender, nationality, and if appropriate cultural background) Key competencies and knowledge of evaluation team, including the appropriateness of the skills combination for the evaluation; language skills; and leadership skills for the team leader Specify gender expertise on the team and appropriate skills to assess gender dimensions The balance of competencies of the evaluation team are consistent with the subject of the evaluation and include, for each member, expertise in one or more topics of the evaluation Inclusion of gender parameters for evaluation team Address fluency in the language/s spoken Gender expertise is included Leadership, analytical and communication competencies are spelt out for the team leader 6.3 Security Considerations