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2026/MSDABEMSIP/15107

Job offer type
Experts

Type of contract
Service contract

Activity sectors
Monitoring and evaluation ; Culture and heritage

Deadline date
2026/04/10 19:55

Duration of the assignment
Short term

Duration
27 jours

Mission description

1)      Scope of work

The scope of this assignment covers all activities necessary to establish a robust MEAL system for the SANKOFA II project and its two components (Cultural Heritage and Cultural & Creatives Industries). The consultant(s) will work in close collaboration with Expertise France’s field team and headquarters team.

2)      Tasks to be carried out

 The assignment is expected to follow a participatory, multi-method, and insight-driven approach. The main tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

 A.   Initial document review and scoping

  • Review of programme documents: Document of Action (DoA), existing logical framework, Theory of Change, inception materials and reporting requirements;
  • Identification of remaining data gaps and specification of additional data needs (qualitative or quantitative);
  • Prepare and present an inception note outlining the proposed methodology, detailed work plan, and data requirements

 B.  Revision and strengthening of the project logical framework

  • Review and refine indicators (definitions, disaggregation, feasibility) in close collaboration with the project team;
  • Assess and improve indicators (definitions, disaggregation, feasibility, and measurability)
  • Validate or update assumptions, means of verification, data sources, and calculation methods;
  • Ensure alignment with EU requirements and reporting standards;
  •  Ensure gender, youth, inclusion and sustainability dimensions are properly integrated into indicators;
  • Facilitate a validation process with the project team to ensure ownership and consistency of the revised logframe.

 C.  Conduct a consolidated baseline study

  • Complete the indicator reference sheets based on the template provided in Annex 1, ensuring all indicators are clearly defined, measurable, and aligned with the revised results framework.
  • Develop a comprehensive baseline study methodology, drawing on the validated indicator sheets, including the design of data collection tools, sampling strategy, and implementation plan.
  • Conduct data collection to establish the baseline values for all project indicators (6), ensuring data quality, reliability, and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Perform data entry, cleaning, and analysis to generate accurate and actionable baseline findings.
  • Ensure that gender, youth, inclusion, and sustainability dimensions are systematically integrated into data collection and analysis.

 D. Development of the MEAL Framework

  • Draft a comprehensive and operational MEAL framework detailing:
    • Validated indicator reference sheets with baseline value
    • Data sources, calculation methods, assumptions, and identified limitations
    • Data collection methodologies, tools, and protocols;
    • Clear roles and responsibilities in MEAL management;
    • Data quality assurance processes and validation mechanisms;
    • Data management and confidentiality procedures (including GDPR compliance);
    • Reporting flows, timelines, and formats aligned with EU requirements;
    • Mechanisms for learning, capitalisation, accountability, and adaptive management. 

E. Capacity building and knowledge transfer

  • Ensure effective knowledge transfer to the project team throughout the assignment, particularly on the use of indicators, data collection tools, and MEAL processes;
  • Provide practical recommendations and guidance to support the operationalisation and sustainability of the MEAL system.

 The assignment will primarily focus on the development of a robust baseline and MEAL framework; capacity-building activities will remain limited and embedded within the process.

 

3)      Anticipated deliverables

 T0 equivalent to start of the service.

Deliverable

Description

Deadline

Estimated days

1.         MEAL Framework

Operational MEAL framework including validated baseline values and indicator sheets, including data collection methodologies, tools, protocols, roles and responsibilities, data management procedures, reporting flows, and learning mechanisms, aligned with EU requirements

T0 +10

 

 

 

10 days

2.         Inception Note

Methodology, detailed work plan, data needs, timeline, and list of additional information required

T0 +15

 

5 days

3.         Revised Logframe

Updated indicators, definitions, disaggregation, means of verification, assumptions

T0 +20

 

5 days

4.         Baseline Study Report

Concise analytical report presenting the baseline methodology, data collection and analysis, validated baseline values for all indicators, key findings, limitations, and recommendations to inform project implementation. Baseline results will serve as the foundation for the MEAL framework.

T0 +27

 

7 days

 

 

Project or context description

About Expertise France

Expertise France is an inter-ministerial agency in charge of international technical cooperation and is the second-largest in Europe, with 51% of its funding coming from the European Union. As a subsidiary of the French Development Agency (AFD) Group, it designs and implements projects aimed at strengthening public policies in key development sectors such as governance, security, climate change, health, education, and more.

With a business volume of €324 million in 2021 and a portfolio of over 350 projects across 100 countries, Expertise France has extensive experience in developing technical cooperation projects in private sector development, particularly in supporting public-private dialogue, regional integration, and public-private partnerships. Mandated by partner countries and donors, Expertise France recruits specialized experts for each project to mobilize the appropriate expertise for each mission.

Project’s summary

SANKOFA II is an ambitious multi-sectoral initiative designed to contribute to Ghana’s sustainable cultural and economic development by strengthening the country’s cultural heritage management and boosting its Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs). Building on the achievements of the first SANKOFA project, this second phase aligns with Ghana’s national strategies (National Tourism Development Plan, Creative Arts Strategic Framework, Digital Ghana Agenda) and directly contributes to EU priorities in West Africa (Global Gateway, Digital for Development Hub, Youth Action Plan).

SANKOFA II addresses the structural challenges facing Ghana’s rich but underexploited heritage sector, including limited institutional capacity, outdated legal frameworks, and insufficient documentation, while unlocking the economic and social potential of CCIs in areas such as music, fashion, film, animation, and digital content creation.

The project’s general objective is to promote sustainable heritage tourism and cultural economic growth in Ghana. It does so through two main components:

  • Component 1 (Cultural Heritage): Enhancing heritage conservation and management, making Ghana’s heritage more accessible and understandable for diverse audiences;
  • Component 2 (Cultural & Creatives Industries): Supporting innovation, inclusion, and professionalization in the creative industries, with a special focus on youth and women.

 

Key activities include:

  • Capacity-building for public institutions such as the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) and other relevant institutions;
  • Development of technical documentation and digital tools (Arch Lab, 3D scans, VR content) to safeguard and showcase built heritage;
  • Support for sustainable and inclusive cultural events (festivals in music, fashion, film, animation, literature, visual arts etc.);
  • Professional training, international mobility, and networking opportunities for artists, creative entrepreneurs, and cultural operators;
  • A cross-cutting commitment to gender equality, environmental responsibility, digital transformation, and community participation.

 

Expected specific objectives (outcomes) include:

  • Ghanaian heritage is more accessible and comprehensible through improved conservation efforts, increased valorization, and wider dissemination to diverse audiences, ensuring equitable access and engagement of all genders;
  • Ghanaian cultural actors, especially women, strengthen their professional skills and expand their professional networks.

 

SANKOFA II is implemented by Expertise France, in close cooperation with national institutions, local creative operators, civil society, and European and regional partners. With a total budget of €2.5 million over 36 months, the project exemplifies Team Europe’s integrated approach, using culture as a driver of inclusive growth, international dialogue, and shared heritage preservation.

Project’s context

Ghana has a rich cultural and architectural heritage, including historical sites, traditional buildings, and a dynamic creative sector. However, this potential remains underutilized due to structural challenges such as weak institutional capacity, limited documentation and digitalization, restricted access, and insufficient integration of culture into development and tourism policies.

The country is home to two UNESCO World Heritage categories: historic forts and castles along the coast, and traditional Ashanti buildings. Despite this, the tourism sector faces issues such as limited training, weak governance, outdated legislation, and insufficient community involvement.

At the same time, Ghana’s Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are rapidly growing and contributed about 2.5% of GDP in 2024, with potential to reach 5% through exports. These industries, such as music, fashion, film, and visual arts, offer strong opportunities for job creation, especially for youth. However, they face challenges including limited access to financing, fragmented support systems, and inadequate infrastructure.

To address these issues, initiatives like the SANKOFA I project (2021–2022) strengthened research, education, and professional capacity in heritage and tourism. Its successor, SANKOFA II, aims to further structure the heritage sector while integrating and supporting CCIs.

SANKOFA II aligns with Ghana’s national strategies (culture policy, tourism development plan, creative arts framework, and digital agenda) and with EU priorities, including digitalization, youth employment, and sustainable development. 

 

I.      Objectives and desired results

1)      General objective:

The general objective of this assignment is to design and establish a comprehensive MEAL system for the SANKOFA II project. This includes strengthening the project’s intervention logic, ensuring the evaluability of indicators, conduct a baseline study and setting up the tools and processes required for evidence-based decision-making throughout implementation.

2)      Specific objectives:

 The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

  • Review and refine the project’s logical framework (logframe) in close collaboration with the project team, ensuring the relevance, clarity, and measurability of indicators, as well as the coherence between objectives, outcomes, and outputs.
  • Complete the indicator reference sheets based on the template provided in Annex 1, ensuring all indicators are clearly defined, measurable, and aligned with the revised results framework.
  • Develop a comprehensive baseline study methodology, drawing on the validated indicator sheets, including the design of data collection tools, sampling strategy, and implementation plan.
  • Conduct data collection to establish the baseline values for all project indicators, ensuring data quality, reliability, and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Perform data entry, cleaning, and analysis to generate accurate and actionable baseline findings.
  • Provide the project team and implementing partners with a robust baseline dataset and analysis, through:
    • the production of a detailed baseline study report, and
    • the updating of the project’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework, including validated baseline values for all indicators.

 

Required profile

       Required expertise and profile

Required experience:

The consulting agency must demonstrate solid and proven experience in:

·       Designing MEAL systems for international development programmes, ideally funded by the European Union or major development agencies;

·       Conducting baseline studies, indicator assessments and logframe revisions for complex multi-stakeholder projects;

·       Working on public and private sectors development, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa;

·       Implementing assignments involving data consolidation from multiple studies or sources, including mixed-methods research and qualitative–quantitative triangulation;

·       Designing gender-sensitive and inclusion-sensitive monitoring frameworks.

Experience in Ghana or West Africa will be considered a strong asset. Fluency in English required; knowledge of French is a plus.

Senior MEAL Expert:

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning for international development programmes;
  • Demonstrated experience designing MEAL, conducting baseline studies and revising logframes;
  • Previous experience working on EU-funded projects or other major donors;
  • Proven ability to coordinate assignments, ensure methodological rigor and deliver high-quality outputs;
  • Excellent command of English (written and oral).

Additional information

Coordination

A.      Follow-up

The service provider shall designate a single contact person for project implementation purposes.

Ms. Clara PINHEDE, Project Manager of the SANKOFA II project, will be the service provider’s sole contact person for Expertise France. E-mail: clara.pinhede@expertisefrance.fr  

      B.      Process

A scoping meeting shall be held maximum 5 days after the contract award has been notified.

Close collaboration must take place with the Project Manager and the Project Team from assignment preparation right up to completion. Virtual or in-person exchanges must take place as often as necessary with the Project Manager to inform assignment progress and any difficulties that may be encountered.

 All deliverables will need to be validated by the Project Manager.

 Other members of the project will also be involved in the consultation process (i.e. Deputy Project Manager).

The guidelines and questions outlined in these Terms of Reference may evolve based on the scoping meeting.

The expert(s) will join necessary ad hoc technical meetings to advance planned activities, following a participatory and inclusive working methodology.

Potential travel expenses and/or per diems to conduct in person interviews should be included in the technical and financial offer and discussed with Expertise France prior to the launch of the study.

 

       Place, duration and terms of performance (indicative)

1)      Implementation period: April 2026 and May 2026 (2 months) 

2)      Expected Start date: 13rd April 2026

3)      Expected End date: 29th May 2026

 

                     Practical information for Submission

The service provider is required to submit both a technical and financial proposal no later than April 10th 12:00 am Ghana Time, including the following elements:

  • A methodological note (2–3 pages maximum) outlining the proposed approach and the main components of the assignment;
  • The CV(s) of the expert(s) involved in the assignment;
  • A detailed budget corresponding to the different phases of the assignment.

Proposals (technical and financial) should be submitted to the following email address: clara.pinhede@expertisefrance.fr

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Technical proposal (70%)
    • Quality and relevance of the methodological approach (40%)
    • Qualifications and experience of the expert(s) (30%)
  • Financial proposal (30%)
    • Cost-effectiveness and coherence of the proposed budget

Selection criteria for applications

The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :

  • Candidate’s training/skills/experience
  • Candidate’s skills linked with the expert mission
  • Candidate’s experiences linked with the expert mission

Deadline for application : 2026/04/10 19:55

Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :

  • democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
  • peace, stability, and security ;
  • climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
  • health and human development ;

In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results. 

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