Consultant – Manara Network’s’ System of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

Purpose:

Manara Network strives to hire a consultant for the purpose of boosting the system of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.

Expected Results / outputs:

Based on the network's strategy and mission, the consultant will develop a monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning strategy based on the context, the standard operating procedures, the roles of the network members and the advisory team.

The consultant will coordinate with network members to develop accountability and feedback mechanisms and tools for Manara Network based on the existing mechanisms.

The consultant will review and develop the network’s information management systems and tools, including data management, data cleaning operations, and data security management.

The consultant will develop training tools and provide system training for Manara Network members and program staff with a focus on theory of change, performance management systems, and measurements, including indicators of identification, measurement, customization, realism, time, qualitative and quantitative aggregation, data analysis, principles of accountability and good practice, and learning agendas.

Based on the network's strategy and mission, the consultant will develop a monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning strategy adapted to the context and standard operating procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of network members and the advisory team.

The consultant will coordinate with network members to develop accountability and feedback mechanisms and tools for the Manara Network based on their existing mechanisms.

The consultant will review and develop network information management systems and tools (data management, data cleaning operations, data security management).

The consultant will develop training tools and provide system training for Manara Network members and program staff with a focus on theory of change, performance management systems, and measurements, including indicators of identification, measurement, customization, realism, time, qualitative and quantitative aggregation, data analysis, principles of accountability and good practice, and learning agendas.

Approach:

The use of interactive and participatory approaches including continuous consultation, workshops and meetings with stakeholders in the Manara Network is recommended.

Time Frame:

These consultations are expected to be completed in a period of 30 days during the months of October, November 2022

Prposed plan :

The consultant will hold an initial meeting with the beacon network to provide an overview of the work of the network and define the consultancy expectations and action plan.

The consultant will perform a rapid assessment of the network's current M&E system (including desk reviews).

The consultant will send an initial report based on the meetings with the Manara Network and based on the evaluation result.

The consultant will conduct initial consultations and workshops to develop the network system, etc...

The consultant will develop the monitoring and evaluation system for the Manara network and its tools.

The consultant will train Al-Manara network employees on the developed systems and tools.

The consultant will report to the project manager of the Manara network and the M&E system specialist in Save the Children Lebanon. Save the Children and Manara Network will provide the relevant essential documentation needed for the mission and will hold regular follow-up and planning meetings with the consultant.