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](SAM)
in health systems was central to all interventions within the Program’s
Strategic Plan period, while Outcome Mapping [2](OM)
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
Send applications to: The Executive
Director, Sikika, P.O Box 12183, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by e-mail to jobs@sikika.or.tz.
Please send in your application on or before 10/05/2015
Please visit our website for
information on Terms of Reference: www.sikika.or.tz
[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
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