Terms of Reference (ToR) for Undertaking an “Evaluation of the current National Plan of Action of Persons with Disabilities, and lobby for the new plan 2021 to be in line with the CRPD and ADP (African Disability Protocol)”

Introduction:

The Federation of Ethiopian National Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FEAPD) is an umbrella organization established in December 1996 as a common voice of people with disabilities in Ethiopia. Currently, FEAPD is an umbrella network of twenty one countrywide disability organizations. The federation aspires to see a just society where all persons with disabilities are effectively included on equal basis with others.

The mission of the federation is to promote the overall participation of persons with disabilities in society by bringing the member associations together, serving as their common voice by representing them at national, continental and global level, by consolidating their common effort, by establishing strong relationship with their strategic partners, and working together and build their capacity.

The Federation has registered as a consortium in August 2019 under proclamation No. 1113/2019 under registration No. 1511. FEAPD works in collaboration with government, donors, and partners to complacent the national member associations in order to promote and facilitate “disability inclusive development and Persons with Disabilities rights” in Ethiopia.

Currently, the federation is implementing a project called Together for Inclusion (TOFI). The Together for inclusion (TOFI) Consortium of Norwegian disabled Persons’ organizations (DPOs) brings together the experience and expertise of some of largest and most respected NGOs in the country to deliver an innovative, multi country program. Combining the development expertise of large NGOs with DPO’s specialized rights-based approach, TOFI puts persons with disabilities in the driver seat and aims to reach the most marginalized with high quality, sustainable, interventions to promote disability right advocacy, inclusive education and economic empowerment.

Thus, to ensure planning of national action plan in line with UNCRPD and African Disability Protocol (ADP), FEAPD is planning to evaluate the 2021 action plan by hiring consultant.

Purpose and objective of the Evaluation:

• Purpose of the Assignment

The overall purpose of the evaluation is to conduct an analysis of the national action plan to determine whether it is in line with CRPD and African Disability Protocol (ADP) or not. Based on the finding of the evaluation, FEAPD will advocate government to fill gaps that may be identified by the evaluation.

• Specific Objective

The specific objectives of the assessment are the following;

• To evaluate the current National Plan of Action of Persons with Disabilities.
• To lobby for the new plan 2021 to be in line with the CRPD and ADP (African Disability Protocol).
• To identify gaps and inform government to fill the identified gaps by using international initiatives as a bench marks.
• To engage DPOs to hold government accountable
• To provide recommendations on how to prepare national action plan in line with CRPD and ADP.

Scope of the Consultancy Service:

The evaluation of the current national plan of action focuses on the 2021 FY plan of Disability Directorate under Ministry of Women and Social Affairs. The scope of the assignment shall be:

• The consultant will prepare a detailed comprehensive plan of action and road-map with clear timelines to deliver the assessment.
• The consultant will design appropriate tools to guide data collection, conduct field visits the ministry to collect the required information.
• The consultant will propose an appropriate methodology to deliver a highly participatory evaluation report. The methodology will be presented, discussed and agreed upon with FEAPD staff/TOFI Project Consortium members.
• Present the finding to FEAPD’s members and TOFI project Consortium members during validation workshop and finalize the evaluation report as per comments given by the audiences.

Methodology

The methodology for this assignment will be proposed by the consultancy firm as part of its initial submission. This will be further refined following the selection and subsequent hire of the consultant. FEAPD will review the proposed approaches and the final agreed methodology will be captured in the inception report. Broadly, the consultant will be required to initially conduct a desk review of relevant documentation of UNCRPD, ADP and Ministry of Women and Social Affairs’ national plan of action.

As appropriate, the consultant will be assisted to arrange consultations, interviews and focus group discussions with the Ministry, Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD)/DPOs and relevant CSOs working on disability issues. In this regard, the consultant will have regular meeting and follow-up sessions with FENAPD at various stages of the assignment.

Expected Outputs

The entire process of the evaluation of national plan of action will generate the following results:

• An inception report that details how the assignments will be delivered
• A finalized comprehensive report on evaluation of the current government national plan of action (of the 2021 FY) to determine whether it is planned in line with CRPD and ADP. 

Time frame:

The assignment will be completed within 15 days from the date of signing the contract to deliver the following assignments:

• The first draft of the evaluation report/study shall be submitted to FEAPD;
• The final report shall be delivered to FEAPD in hard and soft copies not later than a three days after receipt of comments on the first draft by FEAPD/members/TOFI Consortium members;

Deliverables:

• Inception report including work plan, presentation of methodological approach, instruments to be used and outline of the final report, to be presented in Inception meeting and approved by FEAPD.
• An all-stakeholders’ validation meeting will then be conducted, facilitated by the consultant and FEAPD, to  consolidate and assist the consultant to finalize the assessment. And deliver Validation Workshop Report.
• The consultant will hand over the final report to FEAPD.

Job Requirements

Academic Qualifications

At least a master’s degree in a relevant field in the area of: development studies, Economics, social work, Psychology, Sociology, Business Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, project management, and other related fields.

Experience

• At least five years professional work experience in research areas, Monitoring & Evaluation, planning etc. ;
• Prior working experience in planning/programming is an added advantage;
• Demonstrated experience in working with non- governmental organizations particularly in organizations working on disability;
• Strong understanding of the UNCRPD African Disability Protocol, other international human rights instruments, related domestic policies, and laws that are relevant to disability

Skills and Competencies:

• Diligent and able to meet deadline
• High level written and oral communications skills in English
• Must be result-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm, diplomacy and integrity
• Evidence of having undertaken similar assignments
• Experience in research, policy development, management and programming-related work.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested to participate in the competition should deliver their sealed technical and financial proposal in person at Federation of Ethiopian National Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FENAPD) Office, located in Afinco ber, near Nigeria Embassy. For more information, contact TOFI Project National Project Coordinator, using Tel. 0911380275 Email: mekonen.j@fenapd.org

Deadline: Dec 6, 2021 at 5:30 pm