Midterm review (MTR) consultancy for the Programme “Unlocking a Sustainable Blue Economy in the South West Indian Ocean”

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1.Background

2. Programme “Unlocking a Sustainable Blue Economy in the South West Indian Ocean”

• Absence of effective policies and plans for guiding sustainable use and management of the marine environment at the national level;
• Absence of clear business cases for financial investments in Sustainable Blue Economy
• Inadequate frameworks for the governance of shared fish stocks; and
• Weak or inadequate monitoring, control and surveillance systems

1. By 2025, at least 3 out of 5 SWIO Governments have developed and adopted Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) policies and plans
2. By 2025, the African Development Bank and other major International Financial Institutions investing in the region adopt the SBE principles and catalyse an increased flow of investments and initiatives.
3. By 2025, fair and equitable access to sustainable fisheries resources in the SWIO region is facilitated through a collective approach, united and influential voice in negotiations and decision making by the SWIO governments.
4. By 2025, at least 3 out of 5 SWIO countries adopt innovative and robust management measures to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing including implementation of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA).

3.Purpose and objective

1. assess and make recommendations to enhance programme performance and delivery using the six OECD DAC criteria for evaluation which include 1) relevance, 2) coherence, 3) effectiveness (i.e. progress towards objectives), 4) efficiency, 5) impact, and 6) sustainability;
2. review WWF’s ability to work with and influence private companies and financial institutions in establishing sustainable standards, principles and practices.
3. examine the continued effects of the covid-19 pandemic on the programme will also need to be addressed, rather than a focus on known delays the pandemic has caused.
4. review the opportunities and challenges for synergies with the other three programmes i.e. two Africa Regional programmes under this grant i.e. Africa Energy Transition (AET), Africa Sustainable Investment and Infrastructure programme (ASI), and One China fisheries programme
5. draw key lessons learned and recommend ways to promote continuous learning.

4.Methodology and process

5.Outputs and deliverables

1. A brief inception report highlighting the key questions, methodology, timeline, and stakeholder engagement plan (07 days after contract starting date)
2. Draft mid-term review (main text excluding summary and annexe not to exceed 25 pages) as per the report template provided by WWF Office for review by programme stakeholders; (60 days after contract starting date)
3. PowerPoint presentation summarising the methodology and approach taken, the evaluation findings, conclusion, recommendations and lessons learned. (75 days after contract starting date) 
4. Final mid-term review (main text excluding summary and annexe not to exceed 25 pages) as per the report template provided by WWF Office. (80 days after contract starting date)

6.Requirements of the reviewer

• Degree in social sciences, environmental sciences, or similar
• 5 Years of experience in relevant field, with particular experience in working with Civil Society Organisations and capacity building
• Experience with mid-term or end-term reviews or evaluations
• Proficient in programme design, monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent communication skills in English. Other regional languages are an asset
• Good knowledge of the SWIO area and the thematic on Sustainable Blue Economy and regional fisheries management
• Computer literate (Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher)

7.Implementation arrangements

8.Time frame and duration

• 3 working days for literature review (reading relevant documents) and produce brief inception presentation planning the MTR;
• 25 working days on the field (field trips included) to undertake interviews, site visit; review evidence, etc.
• 5 working days at home base for drafting the MTR and presentation
• 2 working days finalizing the report after receiving comments from WWF.

9.Coordination and supervision

10.Application

1. A technical proposal outlining:

• Profile and CVs of the consultant(s) undertaking the work indicating relevant experience and contribution of each one of them in this assignment (a template is available from the link https://bit.ly/2H2M8Ed, or request to be sent to procurement@wwf.mg)
• Methodologies as per the tasks assigned,
• Necessary relevant information showing past experience in related field (cases of relevant prior work),

2. A financial proposal in US Dollars (for non-resident) or Ariary (for resident): the budget should give details of consultancy days as well as daily rates, along with management secretariat costs. Daily rates and expenditures should be shown separately. The offer should also show tax-except and taxable costs. Where costs are tax-exempt, explanations should be provided.  (Please note that any costs for developing proposals in response to this assignment are not reimbursable).

11.Evaluation of Applications

• Understanding and technical soundness and merit of methodology to execute the assignment (40 points);
• Organizational capacity and expertise to execute the assignment (25 points);
• Past experience and performance relevant to the assignment (25 points)

12.Notes on cancelling the current tender

• Competitiveness is not adequate;
• No offers meet the requirements ;
• Received offers significantly overreach the proposed budget.

13.Conditions of the tender

14.Payment of fees

1. 40% of the total amount of fees, upon submission of deliverables a)-b), and their acceptance by the Supervisor; and submission and approval of an invoice detailing services rendered;
2. 60% of the total amount of fees, upon submission of deliverables c)-d), and their acceptance by the Supervisor; and submission and approval of an invoice detailing services rendered;

15.Fraud, corruption and conflict of interest declaration

16.Ethics