The main objective of the evaluation is to assess the quality, effectiveness, and accountability of the project implementation. Specifically, the evaluation will:

• Assess the relevance, quality, and effectiveness of the project’s implementation to date.
• Review the extent of participation of older people with and without disabilities.
• Evaluate the collection, analysis, use and reporting of sex, age, and disability disaggregated data (SADDD) in programme planning and monitoring.
• Review the application of CHS commitments in project operations.

Scope of Work

• The evaluation will cover project activities from Phase 1 to the end of Phase 3 (November 2023 to December 2025), with a focus on the following:
• Analysis of project activities
• Assessment of training success on increasing awareness on ageism
• Stakeholder interviews including older people with or without disabilities, project staff at HelpAge’s partner organisation, and HelpAge staff.
• Review of project documents and reports.
• The consultant will be required to undertake in-person data collection. The purpose of these visits will be to interact with older people, with and without disabilities, as well as project staff.
• Final evaluation questions and detailed methodology will be refined by the selected consultant in collaboration with the project lead and the MEAL focal point.

Evaluation Criteria

• The consultant is expected to use DAC and CHS criteria, including:
• Relevance – Appropriateness to the needs of older people with and without disabilities.
• Effectiveness – Progress toward outcomes and objectives.
• Inclusion – Use of participatory approaches and disaggregated data.
• Accountability – Feedback mechanisms, transparency, and CHS compliance.
• Sustainability – Early signs of capacity development and sustainability at mid-point.

Deliverables

• Inception Report/inception plan (including detailed methodology and tools) – by 21 November
• Draft Evaluation Report – by 12 December
• Final Evaluation Report (incorporating feedback) and presentation of key findings– by 19 December

Consultant Profile

The evaluation will be carried out by an independent consultant with the following qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in humanitarian programme evaluation.
• Proven expertise in CHS, inclusive programming, and evaluation methodologies.
• Familiarity with issues related to ageing, disability, and humanitarian inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and participatory evaluation methods.