Philippines: Final review of the Philippines Haiyan recovery WASH programme

The Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) seeks to review the impact and effectiveness of the Philippines WASH programme, implemented by the Philippines Red Cross (PRC) with support from the Norwegian Red Cross, in the period from August 2014- December 2015, to identify key lessons and receive recommendations to improve ongoing and future programmes and activities.

The Philippines WASH programme consists of two components: latrines with septic tanks linked to core shelters and PHAST implementation. The project was well anchored in the community with beneficiaries and local government involvement throughout the project planning and implementation.

Latrines construction. To date, 100% (3,726) of latrines have been constructed in 62 Barangays of 8 municipalities, with an average of 80 latrines built per week Hygiene Promotion (PHAST). To date PHAST implementation is about to finish first week of December in the 8 municipalities mentioned above and going ahead with end line assessment and impact analysis.

The primary internal audience for this evaluation is the NorCross HQ and field-based personnel, PRC staff and volunteers, the beneficiaries, IFRC and ICRC regional and field-based personnel.

The duration of the review is 15 days, including briefings, desktop review, field work (either February 15^th to 26^th or March 1 - 11^th), report writing, presentation, and follow-up. The evaluation will be conducted during the period February to March 2016. Deadline for delivering draft final report is April 1^st 2016.

The review will take place in the Philippines (8 municipalities of Eastern Samar, as follows; Lawaan, Balangiga, Guiporlos, Quinapondan, MacArthur, Salcedo, Mercedes & Guiuan)

The review will consist of desk studies of relevant program documents, agreements and strategy documents as well as field research. The evaluation team will carry out interviews and focus groups with relevant staff at NorCross, PRC, ICRC beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders in combination with collecting quantitative information via surveys. The consultant is responsible for developing a methodological framework for the review.

We are looking for WASH and PHAST specialists with community mobilization experience. Knowledge of the local culture, language and community in the Philippines is an advantage. The consultant will work in a team together with the Norwegian Red Cross WatSan Coordinator. The consultant will serve as the team leader.

For Terms of Reference, please contact Cristina Amaral (cristina.amaral@redcross.no)

Interested candidates should submit their application material, including availability confirmation and price by January 25^th.**

The Expression of Interest should include:

1. Technical proposal not exceeding five pages expressing an understanding and interpretation of the TOR, the proposed methodology, and a time and activity schedule.

2. Financial proposal itemizing estimated costs for services rendered (daily consultancy fees), accommodation and living costs, transport costs, stationery costs, and any other related supplies or services required for the evaluation.

3. Curricula Vitae (CV) for all members of the team applying.

4. Letter clearly summarizing your experience as it pertains to this assignment, your daily rate, and three professional references.

5. A brief description of your firm or institution (for applicants other than individual contractors).

6. At least one example of an evaluation report most similar to that described in this TOR.

   Application material is non-returnable, and we thank you in advance for understanding that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next step in the application process.