Recruitment of a sustainable transport expert for terminal evaluation
| UNDP-GEF Sustainable Transport Expert for Terminal Evaluation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Process : | Other | |
| Office : | UNDP Country Office – EGYPT | |
| Deadline : | 31-Mar-19 | |
| Development Area : | CONSULTANTS | |
| Reference Number : | 54288 | |
| Link to Atlas Project : 00045900 – Sustainable Transport: Full Sized Project | ||
| Documents : STP Expert Terms of Reference | ||
Overview :
Backgrownd
The objective of the project is to reduce the growth of the energy consumption and the related greenhouse gas emissions of the transport sector in Egypt, while simultaneously mitigating the local environmental and other problems of increasing traffic such as deteriorated urban air quality and congestion by 1) initiating the concept for the development of new, integrated transport services for Greater Cairo and its satellite cities on the basis of public-private partnerships; 2) promoting non-motorized transport in medium sized provincial cities; 3) introducing new traffic demand management measures; 4) improving the energy efficiency of freight transport; and 5) enhancing the awareness and capacity of local professionals on different aspect of sustainable transport and strengthening the institutional basis to promote sustainable transport during and after the project.
Objective and Scope :
The objective of the project is to reduce the growth of the energy consumption and the related greenhouse gas emissions of the transport sector in Egypt, while simultaneously mitigating the local environmental and other problems of increasing traffic such as deteriorated urban air quality and congestion by 1) initiating the concept for the development of new, integrated transport services for Greater Cairo and its satellite cities on the basis of public-private partnerships; 2) promoting non-motorized transport in medium sized provincial cities; 3) introducing new traffic demand management measures; 4) improving the energy efficiency of freight transport; and 5) enhancing the awareness and capacity of local professionals on different aspect of sustainable transport and strengthening the institutional basis to promote sustainable transport during and after the project.
The TE will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects.
The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming.
Evaluation approach and method :
An overall approach and method[1] for conducting project terminal evaluations of UNDP supported GEF financed projects has developed over time. The evaluator is expected to frame the evaluation effort using the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact, as defined and explained in the UNDP Guidance for Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-supported, GEF-financed Projects. A set of indicative questions covering each of these criteria have been drafted and are included with this TOR (see Annex C). The evaluator is expected to amend, complete and submit this matrix as part of an evaluation inception report, and shall include it as an annex to the final report.
The evaluation must provide evidence‐based information that is credible, reliable and useful. The evaluator is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with government counterparts, in particular the GEF operational focal point, UNDP Country Office, project team, UNDP GEF Technical Adviser based in the region and key stakeholders. The evaluator is expected to conduct a field mission to Egypt including the following project sites in Greater Cairo, Fayoum and Menofia,. Interviews will be held with the following organizations and individuals at a minimum :
- Ministry of Environment ;
- UNDP ;
- Cairo University ;
- New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) ;
- Cairo Governorate ;
- Menofia Governate and University ;
- Fayoum Governorate and University ;
- GEF Small Grant Programme ;
- Bus and Bicycles Service Providers.
The evaluator will review all relevant sources of information, such as the project document, project reports – including Annual APR/PIR, project budget revisions, midterm review, progress reports, GEF focal area tracking tools, project files, national strategic and legal documents, and any other materials that the evaluator considers useful for this evidence-based assessment. A list of documents that the project team will provide to the evaluator for review is included in Annex B of this Terms of Reference.
[1] For additional information on methods, see the Handbook on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating for Development Results, Chapter 7, pg. 163
Project finance / cofinance :
The Evaluation will assess the key financial aspects of the project, including the extent of co-financing planned and realized. Project cost and funding data will be required, including annual expenditures. Variances between planned and actual expenditures will need to be assessed and explained. Results from recent financial audits, as available, should be taken into consideration. The evaluator(s) will receive assistance from the Country Office (CO) and Project Team to obtain financial data in order to complete the co-financing table , which will be included in the terminal evaluation report.
Mainstreaming :
UNDP supported GEF financed projects are key components in UNDP country programming, as well as regional and global programmes. The evaluation will assess the extent to which the project was successfully mainstreamed with other UNDP priorities, including poverty alleviation, improved governance, the prevention and recovery from natural disasters, and gender.
Impact :
The evaluators will assess the extent to which the project is achieving impacts or progressing towards the achievement of impacts. Key findings that should be brought out in the evaluations include whether the project has demonstrated: a) verifiable improvements in ecological status, b) verifiable reductions in stress on ecological systems, and/or c) demonstrated progress towards these impact achievements
Conclusions recommendations & lessons :
The evaluation report must include a chapter providing a set of conclusions, recommendations and lessons.
Implementation arrangements :
The principal responsibility for managing this evaluation resides with the UNDP CO in Egypt. The UNDP CO will contract the evaluators and ensure the timely provision of Daily Subsistence Allowance and travel arrangements within the country for the evaluation team. The Project Team will be responsible for liaising with the Evaluators team to set up stakeholder interviews, arrange field visits, coordinate with the Government etc.
Evaluation timeframe :
The total duration of the evaluation will be 8 days according to the following plan :
| Activity | Timing | Completion Date |
| Preparation | 1 days | 1 April 2019 |
| Evaluation Mission | 5 days | 15 April 2019 |
| Technical Inputs to the Evaluation Report | 2 days | 30 April 2019 |
[1] A useful tool for gauging progress to impact is the Review of Outcomes to Impacts (ROtI) method developed by the GEF Evaluation Office: ROTI Handbook 2009
Evaluation deliverables :
The Transport Expert is expected to deliver the following to the Lead Evaluator :
| Deliverable | Content | Timing | Responsibilities |
| Technical Report | Assessment of the relevance, quality of design and private sector engagement in pilot projects
Assessment of pilot projects upscaling in comparison to similar initiatives in developing countries | No later than 2 weeks after the evaluation mission. (15 April 2019) | Transport Expert to submit to Lead Evaluator |
| GEF CC Tracing Tool | Assessment of GHG emissions savings | No later than 2 weeks after the evaluation mission. (15 April 2019) | Transport Expert to submit to Lead Evaluator |
*When submitting the final evaluation report, the evaluator is required also to provide an ‘audit trail’, detailing how all received comments have (and have not) been addressed in the final evaluation report.
Team Composition :
The evaluation team will be led by one Lead Evaluator and includes one Transport Expert. The Lead Evaluator will be supported by the Transport Expert who has prior experience in transport projects in developing countries and the associated climate change mitigation aspects. Experience with GEF financed projects is an advantage. The Evaluation Team selected should not have participated in the project preparation and/or implementation and should not have conflict of interest with project related activities.
The evaluator must present the following qualifications :
- Advanced university degree in transport planning and engineering, energy, environment or related discipline (45%) ;
- Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in the area of transport planning, and climate change mitigation (45%) ;
- Familiar with UNDP, GEF and UNFCCC (5%) ;
- Previous work experience in the region is an asset (5%) ;
- Good command of English language, both written and spoken is a must.
Evaluator Ethics :
Evaluation consultants will be held to the highest ethical standards and are required to sign a Code of Conduct (Annex E) upon acceptance of the assignment. UNDP evaluations are conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the UNEG ‘Ethical Guidelines for Evaluations’
Payment modalities and specifications
| Percentage | Milestone |
| 100% | Upon approval of the Technical Report |
Application process
Applicants are requested to apply no later than 31 March 2019. Individual consultants are invited to submit the following documents to procurementnotice.egypt@undp.org
Updated CV and Personal History Form (P11 form[1]) including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references together with a financial offer including a lumpsum for the fees excluding the travel costs that will be covered as per UNDP rules and regulations. UNDP applies a fair and transparent selection process that will take into account the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals. Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply.