Purpose of the Evaluation

The purpose of the external evaluation is to:

• Verify the achievement of project objectives, outcomes, and outputs
• Assess capacity development, behaviour change, and community ownership
• Determine the sustainability and readiness of Community Learning Centres for transfer to local authorities
• Provide clear, practical, and actionable recommendations for future interventions

Scope of the Evaluation

The evaluation will cover:

• All three project outcomes
• All seven Community Learning Centres, with field visits to three to four centres
• Key stakeholders, including:
• Children and youth
• Volunteer teachers and Community Learning Centre management committees
• Community-Based Organizations selected to support the Community Learning Centres
• Commune, district, and provincial authorities
• Project staff from Non-Timber Forest Products and DVV International
• The full implementation period (Year 1 to Year 2)

Key Evaluation Questions

The evaluation will apply the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – Development Assistance Committee (OECD-DAC) criteria and focus on:

• Relevance: Did the project address priority learning and development needs of children, youth, and communities?
• Effectiveness: To what extent were planned results achieved, and how did capacity building translate into improved Community Learning Centre management and learning outcomes?
• Efficiency: Were financial, human, and material resources used cost-effectively?
• Impact: What measurable changes occurred for children, youth, teachers, Community Learning Centres, and communities?
• Sustainability: Are the Community Learning Centres likely to continue functioning independently after project completion, including integration into Commune Investment Plans (CIPs)?

Timeline

• Total level of effort: 20–25 working days
• Total duration: 6–8 weeks

Budget

The total budget for the external evaluation maximum USD 3,000, inclusive of professional fees, travel, accommodation, per diem, and reporting costs. The evaluator is expected to propose a cost-efficient approach.