The purpose of this end term evaluation is to examine the program performance against the planed
indicators and results, and specifically:
a) To determine the appropriateness, relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the veterinary program;
b) To assess the quality and comprehensiveness of the program design and implementation;
c) To document program lessons learned, successes, good practices that could be expanded, success
stories, case studies and perceived and real as well as unmet needs;
d) In particular, on Conflict mitigation activities, document lessons learned, successes and good
practices that could be expanded
d) Generate baseline data and information for subsequent interventions.
Scope
Provisionally, the evaluation will cover 8 payams (2 per county) in four randomly selected counties (one from each state and one additional from any one of the state depending on the existing situation) where feasible. It will be conducted in the project areas and will include both beneficiaries and nonbeneficiaries. Key evaluation questions will be formulated using the project objectives and indicators, and project quality parameters.
Methodology
The final evaluation design will include participatory evaluation methods and employ a mixed approach with both qualitative and quantitative methods. The consultants will be required to submit a detailed
draft evaluation design and methodology which will be reviewed and finalized with the effort of the
program personnel.
Outputs
a) A detailed study design, including methodology, work plan and timeframe;
b) Inception report;
c) A draft report incorporating feedback from the debriefing sessions;
d) A final report incorporating feedback on the draft report (one bound hard copy & electronic copy).
Timeframe
This end term evaluation is expected to be completed in 30 working days including inception report,
desk review, field assessment and report writing. The first draft report will be expected within 10 days
after the field exercise is completed. A final version should be submitted within five days of receiving
feedback on first draft.
Management
a) The consultancy will be guided, managed and technically advised by the Country Program Manager
of VSF Germany;
b) The consultancy is technically and administratively fully accountable to VSF Germany;
c) Specific areas for the study will be selected in consultation with VSF’s field staff;
d) Field travel arrangements and immediate supervision will be carried out by VSF Germany & VSF
Suisse in their respective areas of operation.
Qualifications
This should be a two-person evaluation team to consist of a team leader who will be a veterinarian and
a support researcher who will preferably be an anthropologist or social scientist. Prospective evaluation teams are encouraged to include a mix of gender

The team should collectively demonstrate the following set of qualities:
a) Five (5) years or more of Experience in carrying out major humanitarian evaluations for a major
donor, international NGO, or international organization, preferably USAID/BHA.
b) General familiarity with the political and humanitarian context in South Sudan, particularly over the past 3 years.
c) Experience in developing or applying protection measures;
d) Extensive practical experience in implementing activities aimed at pastoral livelihoods;
e) National consultants are encouraged to apply.