INTRODUCTION
This Terms of Reference (ToR) is for consultancy services to conduct the Terminal Evaluation (TE) of the Adaptation Fund project (herein ‘AF McKinnons Project’) titled, ‘An Integrated Approach to Physical Adaptation and Community Resilience in Antigua and Barbuda’s Northwest McKinnon’s Watershed.’
PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY
The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct an independent terminal evaluation of the project titled “An Integrated Approach to Physical Adaptation and Community Resilience in Antigua and Barbuda’s Northwest McKinnon’s Watershed”, funded by the Adaptation Fund and implemented by the Department of Environment (DoE) in Antigua and Barbuda. This evaluation will assess the extent to which the project has achieved its stated objectives and outcomes, the sustainability of these outcomes, and the overall effectiveness, efficiency and impact of project implementation. The consultancy will provide an unbiased and comprehensive evaluation that adheres to the Evaluation Policy of the Adaptation and the Evaluation Policy for the Green Climate Fund.
The evaluation is expected to begin May 30th 2025, and will last six (6) months.
Deadline for the submission of bids: April 30, 2025
Firms and individuals are invited to apply for this opportunity.
Please email the Procurement Officer at doe@ab.gov.ag (CC Cathy.Thomas@ab.gov.ag). Applicants are to provide the following documentation:
1. Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your experience, skills, qualifications are suited for the position
2. Technical Proposal that details the:
- Proposed approach, methodology, tools as well as the activities to be undertaken for the implementation and management of the assignment, including an operational work plan with timelines for achieving the objectives of the consultancy (not exceeding 10 pages in length).
- Curriculum vitae detailing the credentials, experience, and the expertise of the firm or a team of experts, achievements, and qualifications.
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
- Business information of the consulting firm, if applicable
3. One writing sample of previous work (technical reports and studies, knowledge products, etc.)
In the event, that clarification questions, please contact the Procurement Officer at doe@ab.gov.ag (CC Cathy.Thomas@ab.gov.ag) with the email subject line: “AF McKinnons Project Terminal Evaluation Antigua and Barbuda”.