Sikika is a health advocacy local NGO registered in Tanzania with a
nationwide mandate to have an oversight role in the performance of the
health sector. It is expected that this oversight will contribute to the
attainment of quality health services to all Tanzanians through the use
of Social Accountability Monitoring (SAM) in the health sector. Since
its establishment in 1999, the organization has transformed in many ways
– from working on supporting youth reproductive health programs to
broader fundamental health systems programs namely Health Care
Governance and Financing, Human Resources for Health, Medicines and
Medical Supplies and HIV & AIDS.
During the implementation of the strategic plan we intensified our
interventions in selected rural districts of: Kondoa and Mpwapwa
(Dodoma), Kiteto & Simanjiro (Manyara), Iramba and Singida Rural
(Singida) to complement the previously urban and semi urban districts
focus in Kibaha (Pwani) and Kinondoni, Temeke, Ilala (Dar es Salaam).
The purpose was to empower both rural and semi urban citizens by
reinforcing accountability within the local government health systems.
Social Accountability Monitoring 1 in health systems was central to all
interventions within the Program’s Strategic Plan period, while Outcome
Mapping 2 was applied as the main management tool for internal planning,
monitoring & evaluation.
In contributing to the progressive realization of rights and
capabilities in the health sector, the 2011-2015 Strategic Plan aimed at
achieving the following broad objectives through Social Accountability
Monitoring:
- Increased health sector budget efficiency, transparency and accountability at both central and local Government levels.
- Increased financial allocation, equitable distribution of health workers and their adherence to professional ethics.
- Increased availability and accessibility to quality medicines and supplies at all levels of health care delivery.
- Enhanced accountability and oversight function over HIV&AIDS resources at both central and local government level.
THE PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF EVALUATION
The five-year strategic plan 2011-2015 will come to an end in December
2015. Hence it is important to conduct an external evaluation, assessing
the strategy’s effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and
sustainability; and specifically identifying the major outcomes that the
programme achieved during the period of five years.
OBJECTIVES
I. Inform management decisions on strategic positioning for the next strategic plan 2016 -2020.
II. Provide learning and recommendations to inform Sikika interventions
for the 2016 -2020 strategic plan period. This will assist Sikika to
address any weaknesses and gather lessons from the current strategic
plan, build on future opportunities, capitalize on strengths and develop
strong explicit approaches to threats/challenges for conception and
smooth implementation of the next strategic plan 2016 -2020.
III. Inform Sikika funding partners; the results would inform funding
partners as well as facilitate strategic partnerships for the 2016-2020
The work will include but not necessarily be limited to:
I. An evaluation of direct and indirect health results obtained in
relation to Sikika’s vision of quality health services to all Tanzanians
and the objectives of its strategic plan. It will provide an in-depth
analysis of the specific areas and identify factors contributing to the
same, including the significance of Sikika’s contribution to the results
identified.
II. An assessment of the institutional capacity that supported the
programme, by reviewing the organization’s internal strategies and
approaches in delivering strategic objectives and
III. Assess to what extent has Sikika responded to changes in the
context in which its work is situated and to the recommendations of the
2013 midterm review.
CRITERIA FOR BIDS AND EVALUATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Criteria for Bids:
I. The Bidder should forward a proposal of maximum 10 pages with a clear
and detailed understanding of the assignment, and description of the
methodology and the analytical framework that will be used for this
assignment. The bid should include an indication of the sampling method
proposed and the approach to evaluating Value for Money and
institutional capacity in relation to efficiency and effectiveness.
II. The Bidder should also demonstrate to have undertaken at least 1 similar assignment in the Region.
III. A sample of a previous evaluation should be included as well as CV
of the team leader should be included. CV’s of other consultants as
found necessary must be mentioned and can be included.
IV. A description of individual qualities should be included in the
tender for the team leader, such as: ability and competencies to work in
and lead a team (track records), communication skills, planning skills,
action learning skills as well as other relevant competencies.
A plan and financial bid with estimated number of man-days and fee-rate
for each consultant should be attached. The budget should also contain
other charges expected.
Evaluator qualifications
Team leader
I. A university (PhD/masters level) degree in a relevant field
(especially Public Health (PH), Health Economics and/or Management or
Organizational Development or both);
II. A good ‘track record’ as a team leader and relevant working experience, ideally from developing countries;
III. 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in the area of
Organization Management which includes Leadership, Programme Planning,
implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation, and at least 3 years from
the health sector, preferably in an African country;
Adequacy for the assignment
I. Bids are invited from registered Evaluators/Companies and should
demonstrate strong (more than 5 years) experience in applying Outcome
Mapping in program planning, monitoring and evaluation among other
qualifications.
II. Extensive knowledge and experience with health systems, preferably from Africa
III. Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring health
programmes, which have elements of social accountability and demand side
strengthening;
IV. Experience in objective and results based planning;
V. Good analytical skills and ability to communicate and deliver in a complex setting;
VI. Strategic thinker and very good planning knowledge and skill competences
VII. Very good communication and interpersonal relation skills such as
adaptability, social sensitivity and respect for other people and their
cultures;
VIII. Flexibility and patience;
IX. Knowledge and experience in evaluation technique, complexity theories and implementation;
X. Experience of working on organization and capacity assessment preferably from both public and private (NGO) institutions;
XI. Ability to work with public and private (NGO) institutions and international organizations.
Experience in the region and language
I. Relevant experience from the region
II. Fluent in English and Kiswahili
[1] Social Accountability Monitoring (SAM) refers to a broad range of
actions and mechanisms that citizens, their representatives,
communities, independent media and civil society organizations can use
to hold public officials and public servants accountable. It is 5 cycle
process which include Planning & Resource Allocation, Expenditure
Management, Performance Management, Public Integrity and Oversight
[2] Is a methodology for planning, monitoring and evaluating development
programmes that are oriented towards social change. OM provides a set
of tools and guidelines to gather information on the changes in
behaviour, actions and relationships of those individuals, groups or
organizations with whom the programme is working directly and seeking to
influence. OM puts people and learning at the center of development and
accepts unanticipated changes as potential for innovation.
