The overall objective of the assignment is to provide Expertise France with the tools and data needed to ensure an effective monitoring and evaluation process for the project, as well as guidance on all actions to be taken in this context.

Specific Objectives of the Mission

1. To support the inception phase, including: 
   -    Developing the methodology used to collect and measure the project’s indicators (see logical framework) and designing data collection tools for Expertise France and the entire consortium;
   -    Supporting the review and finalization of the logical framework, indicators, baselines, and targets;
   -    Designing dashboards for monitoring indicators in order to streamline reporting using the data collected, as well as incorporating visual representations to facilitate data analysis
2. To support the project implementation, including :  
   -    Monitoring project implementation (achievement of project objectives) throughout its duration, by defining initial targets and conducting regular follow-ups;
   -    Evaluation of the project’s results and impact;
   -    Analysis, summary, and recommendations regarding the evaluation and monitoring elements for Expertise France;
   -    Proposing a template for quarterly and annual reporting, while fostering opportunities for collective analysis and collaborative decision-making;
   -    Reviewing the “results” section of annual reports and assisting with their finalization to ensure they meet the donor’s expectations (highlighting figures, data, results-oriented focus, etc.);
   -    Provide support to the project team during the various annual project reviews: updating the dashboard, indicators, and logical framework
3. Support the project’s closure, including 
   -    Consolidating data and results for the entire project implementation period
   -    Conducting final lessons learned and evaluation exercises, and participating in the presentation of their conclusions to Expertise France management and to the donor
   -    Contributing to the drafting of the “results” section of the final report and its finalization, to ensure it meets the donor’s expectations (highlighting key figures, data, results-oriented focus, etc.);

Examples of Tasks

       -    Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: The expert must prepare an initial monitoring, oversight, and evaluation plan. The plan will cover the entire duration of the project and will also detail the project activities to be carried out as part of an annually updated action plan. More specifically, it will propose indicators and monitoring and evaluation tools that are consistent with the project’s objectives and identified risks
       -    Development of monitoring and evaluation tools: Indicators, surveys, etc., for the project in general or for specific activities.
       -    Support and training for the rest of the team on the use of monitoring and evaluation tools, to facilitate data collection and analysis.
     -  Monitoring: The expert will be responsible for regularly collecting project data to update the monitoring and evaluation plan and will inform Expertise France of any issues that could influence or compromise project management.
       -    On-site evaluations
       -    Monitoring and evaluation reports: The expert will prepare a monitoring and evaluation report prior to each project steering committee meeting.
       -    Project evaluations: The expert will define the framework and participate in the implementation of project evaluations
       -    Knowledge-sharing on specific activities.
       -    Annual reports: The expert will contribute to the project’s annual reports using the monitoring and evaluation data collected.

Types of Deliverables Expected

      -    Monitoring and evaluation plan, including a baseline;
      -    Monitoring and evaluation tools;
      -    Any other data and tools requested by Expertise France or the donor;
      -    Contribution to implementation reports.

Expected Results

The work of the monitoring and evaluation expert will help the project management team adjust its actions in a responsive manner based on evolving risks, lessons learned, and project results.