Tenders Are Invited For Monitoring And Evaluation Consultant

Tenders are invited for Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant 1.3 Project Overview Sautis approach targets the information and accessibility gaps that prevent women small-scale farmers and traders in Kenya and Uganda from assessing the real-time climate-related risks affecting their agricultural and business activities. We will employ a human-centred design approach to create a mobile-based climate and financial risk information platform accessible through Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), WhatsApp, and Short Message Service (SMS). The behaviour-change model underlying this initiative is based on the premise that better information leads to better decisions. When farmers have timely and reliable access to agricultural and financial information, they can plan more effectively and reduce their vulnerability to climate-related disruptions. This allows them to manage risks proactively, access better credit opportunities, and strengthen their financial position over time. 1.4 How the Platform Will Work The project takes advantage of the widespread use of mobile phones among the target population to maximize the reach, local relevance, and gender sensitivity of the information provided. Using any type of mobile phone, without requiring internet access, farmers and traders can dial a short code and navigate numbered menu options. Users will receive a simplified risk report containing: Real-time weather forecasts; Seasonal climate-hazard forecasts; Market prices; and Information on relevant social services. In addition to providing accessible climate and financial information, the project includes digital and financial literacy training. The training will help women farmers understand their credit options and manage financial risks more effectively using digital tools, including the information platform deployed under the project. This approach ensures that farmers are not only aware of potential challenges but are also equipped with the knowledge and tools required to respond. By combining financial education with real-time data, the project will enhance farmers ability to make strategic decisions and improve their resilience and stability in the face of climate uncertainty. 1.5 Project Approach The project aims to improve women farmers capacity to adapt to climate change by using locally accessible and easy-to-use USSD- and SMS-based platforms to deliver climate- and finance-related information and adaptation tools. Users will dial the short code *484*716# in Kenya or *284*111# in Uganda and navigate a numbered menu using any type of mobile phone. Smartphones and internet access will not be required. The mobile platform will provide: Real-time weather forecasts; Seasonal climate-hazard forecasts; Agricultural adaptation strategies; Climate-risk management tools; Climate-finance opportunities; and Current and projected market information. All information will be provided free of charge and translated into relevant local languages. 2. EVALUATION 2.1 Rationale for the Evaluation The project will be evaluated in three phases: A needs assessment at project inception; A baseline study; and An endline study. The evaluations will assess the projects progress towards achieving its key objectives and intended outcomes. They will track and verify progress towards the projects overall goal, identify lessons learned and good practices, and provide concrete recommendations for similar future interventions. The evaluation findings will also support evidence-based and adaptive programming throughout project implementation. Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026 Type: Consultancy Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4221778/monitoring-and-evaluation-consultant