Project End Evaluation of JPF Funded Project in Yemen

The Japan Platform (hereinafter referred to as “JPF”) is an international emergency humanitarian aid organization which offers emergency aid in response to global developments, focusing on issues of refugees and natural disasters. JPF conducts such aid through a tripartite cooperation system where NGOs, business communities, and the government of Japan work in close cooperation, based on equal partnership, and making the most of the respective sectors’ characteristics and resources.

JPF serves as an intermediary support organization providing various types of assistance to member NGOs in Japan to deliver quick and comprehensive aid on their own. JPF has supported aid activities of 43 member NGOs, each with its own set of diverse strengths. It has delivered humanitarian assistance to 47 nations and regions about 1200 project, with a total financial contribution of 40 billion yen. JPF has built a strong reputation based on trust by promoting cooperation among private sectors and NGOs and by accurately reporting all of its activities. More information on JPF can be found at http://www.japanplatform.org/E/.

The purpose of this request for proposals is to solicit competitive offers for the provision of project evaluation services for the JPF funded one project in Yemen. JPF seeks to contract a TPM entity to assist to accurately capture information, verify activities and analyze data on implemented project activities. In particular, the TPM entity will be an essential quality assurance activity where JPF has no or limited access to for various reasons. JPF will use the outcome of this project evaluation to improve the current and future projects. The main objectives of the evaluation activities are;

· To verify that the humanitarian principles and standards are respected

· To verify that the project funds are used according to the project proposal

· To analyze the impact of the project with the available data

· To understand the beneficiary satisfaction

· To provide Feedback to the project improvement

JPF invites entities which are experienced on project evaluation and has access to project locations in Yemen. The selected supplier is expected to be competent on conducting evaluation activities below;

· Beneficiary surveys to measure project outcomes, Post Distribution Satisfaction and Coping Strategy Index through household visits

· Project Site visits and verification of project activities

· Individual Observations of the surveyor

· Key Informant Interview

· Focus Group Discussions

The terms of reference for the project brief information and project specific evaluation scope details can be find as Annexes to the tender dossier.