Job Description

1. PROGRAM/PROJECT BACKGROUND
Program/Project Summary/Description: SAFE ENEVIRONMENTS PROJECT -MUREHWA
The project goal is to improve the socio–economic well-being of 1,500 direct project participants
in Murehwa district (Wards 19 and 21) by increasing knowledge on child protection, access to
secure household income and sustainable livelihoods, and gender-based violence responds
services for women, youth, children and people with disabilities through facilitation of referrals
The project consists of two primary components: Child Protection and Livelihoods. These
components are interconnected, with child protection activities in the program design
complemented by integrated livelihoods activities. The linkage between child protection and
livelihoods activities is strategically established to holistically address the well-being of
beneficiaries. By incorporating livelihoods activities into the child protection context, the project
recognizes the interconnectedness between economic stability and the overall safety and
welfare of children, women and youth.
Livelihoods activities play a dual role, not only providing a means of sustainable income for
families but also serving as a protective measure for children. Socioeconomic empowerment
enhances the resilience of families, reducing the vulnerability of children to exploitation and
various forms of harm, hence creating a safe environment. Moreover, the project acknowledges
that a secure and thriving household safe environment, facilitated through income generating
activities (IGAs), contributes significantly to creating a protective shield around children, women
and youth fostering their growth and development in a nurturing safe environment.
Key Outcomes
 Functional child protection committees
 Children aware of reporting process, rights and responsibilities
 Functional referral pathway
 Strengthened traditional leadership committees and increased case reporting
 Positive attitude towards people with disabilities in the community
 Access to essential services such as education and citizen rights
 Increased income of households through ISALs
 Improved nutrition, water and sanitation
Key Stakeholders
List the main stakeholders involved in the program/project, including:
 Caritas Australia
 Local partner organisation(s): Caritas Archdiocese of Harare
 Participating communities
 Other groups such: Ministry of Women Affairs, Department of Social Development, Rural
Infrastructure Development Agency, Agricultural Advisory and Rural Development
Evaluation Terms of Reference 1
PROJECT EVALUATION
Services, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Ministry of Justice, Civil Registry Department
Zimbabwe
 Other donors or financial supporters
Implementation Status
Summarise the current stage of the program/project (e.g., early implementation, mid-term, final
year, or recently completed).
The project is now in its third and final year of implementation. However, given its long-term
objectives and the gradual nature of community transformation, additional time would be
beneficial to consolidate achievements and ensure that the positive impacts are sustained
beyond the project’s current timeframe.
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Supporting Documents
Relevant background documents should be included as annexes, such as:
 Project design document
 MEAL framework
 Annual reports
 Baseline study

Duties and Responsibilities

EVALUATION PURPOSE & USERS
Purpose of the Evaluation
This evaluation is being conducted to:
 Support reflection, learning, and adaptation by Caritas Australia, local partners, and
participating communities.
 Identify strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
 Inform decisions about the future of the program/project (e.g., continuation, scaling, or
redesign).
 Build the capacity of partners and communities to assess and guide their own work.
 Contribute to long-term, positive change aligned with social justice principles.
 Report on the impact of the program/project to donors, including Australian communities.
Who Will Use the Evaluation and How
The evaluation is designed to be useful for:
 Local Partner Organisation(s) – to strengthen implementation practice, foster learning,
and meet reporting requirements.
 Caritas Australia – to guide strategic decisions, improve practice and impact, meet
funding requirements, and promote accountability.
 Participating Communities – to understand the program/project impact and influence the
direction of the program/project.
 Other Donors and Supporters – to see the impact of their contributions.
Findings will be shared in accessible formats (e.g., community meetings, local-language
summaries, short videos) to ensure they are understood and used by all stakeholders.
What is the scope of this evaluation?
This evaluation will focus on the following:
 Time Period: July 2023 to October 2025
 Geographic Area: Zimbabwe, Murewa Ward 21
 Project Components: The evaluation will cover child protection and livelihoods activities
which includes training program, community outreach and awareness, income
generating, financial literacy and capacity building workshops. This is a comprehensive
evaluation of the whole project.
 Participants: The evaluation will include feedback from local staff, community members,
project stakeholders, and project participants
If relevant, indicate any activities/issues that are outside of the scope of the evaluation or any
known constraints.
4. KEY EVALUATION QUESTIONS
The compulsory Key Evaluation Questions to be answered in the Evaluation is outlined below.
Specific prompt questions/sub-questions for the compulsory KEQ’s can be found in Annex 1 and
can be incorporated as desired. Additional optional Key Evaluation Questions can be included
based on the stakeholders’ priorities and evaluation purpose (maximum 2-3).
The following Key Evaluation Questions (KEQs) must be answered through this evaluation in
alignment with the priorities of the key stakeholders and evaluation purpose. Cross-cutting
issues, including Gender Equity, Disability Inclusion, Climate Justice, Safeguarding, should be
considered when responding to each KEQ, where appropriate.
The following 5 questions/categories are compulsory for all projects. 1-3 additional questions
could be added.
 Relevance: To what extent does the program/project respond to the current priorities,
aspirations, and needs of participating communities and stakeholders, considering the
local context?
 Efficiency: How effectively have resources been used to deliver results, and what does
this reveal about the program/project’s value for participants and communities?
 Effectiveness: To what extent has the program/project achieved its intended outputs
and outcomes, and how have these results varied across different groups or contexts?
 Sustainability: How likely are the program’s outcomes to be sustained beyond its
duration, and what factors support or hinder this sustainability?
 Locally Led & Asset Based Community Development: To what extent has the
program/project been locally led and built upon existing community assets, capacities,
and knowledge including traditional and indigenous knowledge?
 Impact: How has the program/project contributed to transformational change in the
lives of individuals, and communities?
 Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Evaluation Terms of Reference 3
PROJECT EVALUATION
How well has the MEAL system supported learning, decision-making, and
accountability?
 Gender Equity
What changes in gender roles, relationships, or decision-making have occurred as a
result of the program/project?
 Disability Inclusion
How has the program/project addressed barriers to participation for people with
disabilities?

Qualifications and Experience

The evaluation contract will be awarded to a single evaluator or an evaluation team. The principal
evaluator will be selected based on the following skills, experience, and qualifications:
 Demonstrated experience in leading evaluations, expertise in qualitative and quantitative
methods OR having been directly involved in all the phases required for the evaluation
of social programs/projects.
 Either work experience OR knowledge and understanding of the historical, political,
social, and cultural context of the country where the program/project is implemented.
 Intercultural competence, as the ability to respectfully and effectively communicate and
work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
 Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
 Knowledge and experience in applying principles of Equity, Inclusion, Safeguarding and
Protection in working with vulnerable people and communities including of relevant
sector standards.
 Knowledge or experience in the sectors of Child protection and livelihoods (development)
 Language proficiency in Shona and English.
 Experience in using participatory frameworks and methodologies that are closely aligned
with the principles and approaches required for this evaluation will be highly regarded. In
particular: Participatory Evaluation, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) or Participatory
Learning and Action (PLA), Most Significant Change, Outcome Harvesting, Contribution
Analysis, Gender-Responsive Evaluation, Assets-Based Community Development
(ABCD) Evaluation, Culturally Responsive Evaluation, Indigenous Evaluation,
Empowerment Evaluation, Transformative Evaluation, and Appreciative Inquiry.
Preference will be given to in-country evaluators and those with experience with DFAT-funded
projects or Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP)

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