This consultancy contract will facilitate the review of policy, existing M&E frameworks, and data landscape, which will inform the development and alignment of TAPE+ National and the NAS M&E framework, ensuring they reflect national priorities, align with existing frameworks at national and county levels, and leverage current data collection efforts.
Responsibilities:
Data Landscape Mapping Gap Analysis Report.
Review of existing M&E frameworks, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development's (MoALD) Climate Smart Agriculture M&E framework, Agricultural Sector M&E framework, and M&E frameworks from other sectors (e.g., health, environment, economy), as well as county-level M&E plans. This review will be used to ensure that TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST M&E framework align with existing frameworks at the national and county levels.
A comprehensive report that describes in detail the key actors, such as governmental institutions and universities, identifies missing or insufficient data management structures needed to effectively monitor and evaluate food system transformation through TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST framework.
Recommendations for Data System Improvements.
A set of actionable recommendations to address the identified gaps, e.g, new data integration initiatives or modules.
Comparative Analysis Report.
A detailed document describing all relevant M&E frameworks, the indicators and methods used for data collection, as well as how data are stored, processed, and analyzed, as well as which actors play which roles in these M&E frameworks and their implementation.
Framework Harmonization Recommendations.
A set of practical recommendations to align indicators, methodologies, and reporting structures.
Requirements:
Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in political or social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field with a clear focus on food system analysis
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation within research projects, NGOs, government agencies, or international organizations with a clear focus on food system transformation and/or agroecology
Good understanding of the different relevant governmental (e.g. agriculture, environment, health, finance) and societal (public, private and civil society) sectors involved in food system transformations in Kenya.
