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• Broader objective of the project

• Improved holistic learning outcomes (creative, physical, emotional, cognitive and social skills) and psychosocial well-being of children ages 3-12+

• Specific objectives of the project

• Integrate Learning through Play into Teaching and Learning

• Increase Community Engagement in Learning through Play

• Strengthen Learning through Play in Policy and Systems

Rationale of the assignment

• PlayMatters delivers a comprehensive Learning through Play (LtP) package of interventions to children aged 3-12+ in the Kyaka, Imvepi, Rhino camp, Palabek, Parolinya, Bidibidi, Isingiro, Kyangwali, and Obongi refugee settlements, as well as the surrounding host communities.

• The project is implemented in cohorts, with each cohort receiving a comprehensive LtP package within one school calendar year.

• Therefore, the purpose of this evaluation is to assess the performance of the project and capture project achievements against intended outcomes and document best practices and challenges to inform future similar programming.

• The evaluation will also ensure accountability towards LEGO foundation as a donor and the project stakeholders.

• Evaluate to what extent the project delivered effective, efficient, relevancy, Impact and sustainability.

• Assess the impact of integrating Learning through Play (LtP) methodologies in teaching and learning.

• To assess the effectiveness of the Client and Feedback Response mechanism in addressing the needs and concerns of the target group.

• To measure the extent to which specific project indicators are achieved against the baseline values.

• Identify and document key lessons learned, challenges and draw recommendations for future programming.

Scope of Work

• The End Line Evaluation is to be carried out in Isingiro, Kyegegwa, Kikuube, Yumbe, Obongi, Adjumani and Lamwo district because these are the districts where cohort 1 schools are located

Methodology

Study Design

• The End-line evaluation will use a mixed-method embedded design in both data collection and analysis methods. This will include specification of the techniques for data collection and analysis, structured field visits, and interactions with beneficiaries and the evaluation team. Evaluation tools, methodology, and findings are to be reviewed, validated, and approved by the project team members, consortium MEAL and technical team.

Target population

• The evaluation will target project partners, stakeholders, Educators, School Management Committee (SMC)/Centre Management Committee (CMC) members and Children. Educators include Headteacher, teachers and ECD caregivers while the project implementing partners are War Child Holland, Plan International and International Rescue Committee.

Sampling Techniques and sample size.

• The Consultant will propose a sample size and sampling technique based on the sampling framework provided by the international Rescue committee. The sample should target all the different categories (Partners, Educators, SMC/CMC, System actors and Children).

• Data collection; Methods and tools

• The Consultant will collaborate with the PlayMatters project team to review the existing tools and develop any other tool that may be required for data collection. The consultant will propose data collection methods that should be in line with the evaluation objectives. The PlayMatters consortium will review and approve the methods and tools before they are deployed by the Consultant, where relevant, the consultant will adapt existing tools from the baseline evaluation.

Data Processing and analysis:

• For quantitative data processing and storage, the Consultant will be required to use the PlayMatters Information Management system (Commcare) for processing. For Qualitative data, the consultant will be expected to design a suitable data collection tool in collection with the PlayMatters consortium staff.

• The consultant will propose a data analysis plan for both quantitative and qualitative data in alignment to the PlayMatters overall goal, outcome areas and Evaluation objectives.

Quality monitoring:

• The Consultant must set in place measures to ensure that the quality of information being collected meets the PlayMatters data quality dimension.

• Expected Outputs and deliverables.

• The endline assessment will involve reviewing of PlayMatters relevant documents which includes the project proposal, MEAL Plan, existing literature, developing qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments, conduct training for enumerators on data collection tools and methodologies and provide technical oversite during the data collection process. Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and summarizing findings.

Specifically, the consultant’s scope of work and deliverables include, but not limited to, the following:

• Deliver inception report.

• Review and develop data collection tools.

• Development of training manual, selection and training of enumerators.

• Conduct data management (collection, cleaning, coding, entry, and analysis) throughout the entire process.

• Conduct a validation meeting with the PlayMatters staff and key stakeholders.

• Provide a draft report.

• Share a presentation of key findings from the endline assessment.

• The consultant should submit all the endline data including hard copy data collection tools (Consent forms, questionnaires, Pictures and audios) to PlayMatters.