Objectives of the Assignment

To provide targeted capacity-building and technical support to CCIM/CECM staff on baseline data collection, M&E framework development, and donor-aligned reporting, in line with donor’s standards.

Key Responsibilities of Consultant

• Support baseline data collection and harvesting of outcomes/impacts:
• Advise on and revise data collection tools (quantitative and qualitative)
• Provide coaching on tools administration and ethical field data collection
• Support data tools for annual report:
• Review and revise existing data collection forms
• Ensure alignment with output/outcome indicators including unintended changes.
• Contribute to the Baseline Report:
• Provide guidance to conduct the baseline study as part of the M&E framework per in comply with donors’ requirement
• Review baseline findings and help structure the report in line with donor’s guidance
• Provide written comments
• Strengthening CECM capacity in donor-compliant reporting:
• Provide guidance and checklists for activity reporting and output/outcome narrative writing
• Train staff on incorporating outcome analysis and interpretation
• Revise and finalize the M&E Framework/Plan:
• Review existing framework to its completion
• Update it with indicators, sources, frequency, responsibilities, and tracking system

Timeframe and Level of Effort

• Duration: August to November 2025
• Total Days: Up to 5 working days
• Work mode: Blended (in-person and remote) based on CCIM needs

Reporting Lines

The consultant will report to the CECM Project Manager.

Budget

Consultancy fee will be covered by CCIM using project budget.