External Evaluation of Epic Arts Donor-Funded Project – End of Term
- Career Category: Consultancy
- Location: Kampot Province
Purpose of the Evaluation
The overall purpose of the evaluation is to:
- Assess the extent to which the project achieved its intended outcomes and objectives.
- Measure the impact of project activities on target groups and stakeholders.
- Identify lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement.
- Provide evidence-based recommendations to inform future program design and donor engagement.
Objectives of the Evaluation
- Assess relevance:
- Assess whether the project addressed the real needs and priorities of children, youth, and families with disabilities in Cambodia.
- Examine the alignment of the intervention with national education and disability strategies, as well as community priorities.
- Assess effectiveness:
- Evaluate the extent to which the project achieved its stated outcomes and outputs (e.g., improved access to education, increased awareness of disability, strengthened vocational and employment opportunities).
- Identify key factors that enhanced or limited achievement of results.
- Assess efficiency:
- Assess how well financial, human, and material resources were used to deliver results.
- Consider timeliness of implementation and whether outputs were achieved at reasonable cost.
- Assess impact:
- Examine the broader and longer-term effects of the project on children and young people with disabilities, their families, communities, and institutions.
- Identify both intended and unintended positive or negative changes.
- Assess sustainability:
- Assess the likelihood that the project’s benefits will continue after external support ends.
- Consider institutional ownership, capacity building, community participation, and integration of disability-inclusive practices in local systems.
Scope of Work
The evaluation will cover:
- Geographic scope: Kampot Province, Krong Kampot & Teuk Chhou District (Main Work Locations)
- Timeframe: The full project implementation period, Jan 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025
- Target groups: Beneficiaries, partner organizations, community members, local authorities, staff, and other stakeholders engaged in the project.
Bidder Eligibility
- Required Qualifications of Consultant(s)
- Proven expertise in project evaluation, preferably in the arts, social inclusion, or disability sector.
- Strong knowledge of participatory and inclusive evaluation methods.
- Demonstrated experience working with NGOs and international donors.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and commitment to inclusion.
