The primary tasks of the consultants are the following: -Desk review of key reference documents related to the project -Development of full methodology which can include developing/refining key evaluation questions, indentification of indicators and measurements, etc. -Inception report -Development of initial results and recommendations and briefing to project team and management -Engagement with project staff, participants and beneficiaries -Drafting of evaluation report The consultant should explore human rights, disability and gender in the design, data collection and analysis and present relevant data wherever available and meaningful. The evaluation will also review these issues through a specific evaluation question on “What, if any, tangible results have been achieved through the integration of mainstreaming issues into work under the project?” This approach may be further developed and refined by the consultant in the development of methodology. Expected outputs and delivery dates 1.Development of methodology/inception report, revised with project team, and annotated outline of report: 15 July 2024 (See Annex 2 for a suggested outline) 2.Complection of interviews and data collection: 1 September 2024 3.Draft report: 1 October 2024 4.Final report: 1 November 2024 Performance Indicators Compliance with the terms of reference, including timeliness and quality of the deliverables, as assessed by DESA/SD: •Quality of consultation and data collection process; •Clarity of presentation of evaluation report and recommendations; •Usefulness of evaluation process; •Receptive/responsive to feedback; The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the UNEG ‘Ethical Guidelines for Evaluation’ (http://www.unevaluation.org/document/detail/102). Evaluators should demonstrate independence, impartiality, credibility, honesty, integrity and accountability to avoid any bias in their evaluation. Evaluators must address in the design and implementation of the evaluation, such as procedures to safeguard the rights and confidentiality of information providers. The evaluator will follow the standard Code of Conduct which should be carefully read and signed.