Project

Evaluation of the Multisectoral program on Provision of Integrated Emergency Health and Nutrition Services for Internally Displaced Persons and Host Communities in the North-West Region of Cameroon.

Scope of Work (SOW)

During these 3 last years of implementation, International Medical Corps’ response in the North West region in six health districts (HD) since 2021 has been based on the needs and gaps observed in the communities and the health facilities (HF).Based on the background provided above and in line with BHA recommendation, IMC plans to conduct a performance evaluation adhering to the ALNAP Evaluation of Humanitarian Action (EHA) evaluation criteria: coherence, relevance/ appropriateness, connectedness, effectiveness, efficiency, and coverage. This performance evaluation focuses on what the recent three projects have achieved throughout and after implementation, how the project was implemented, how it was perceived and valued by beneficiary communities, and other questions that are pertinent to design, management, and operational decision making. It will also examine where the program’s shortfalls may have appeared to iteratively evaluate our programming and make it even more accessible and appropriate for our beneficiary populations.

Overall, this evaluation’s purpose is to assess the relevance/appropriateness, coherence, connectedness, effectiveness, efficiency, and coverage of the three years of BHA-funded projects in meeting the target population’s needs and priorities. The evaluation will provide insights to identify the best practices, strengths and challenges, and to inform decision-making for future programs. Specifically, This performance evaluation will-:

• Assess the evolution of the project and activities between the first year’s project, and the third year’s project and how International Medical Corps adjusted the design.
• Assess progress, achievements, and limitations of the planned outcomes and outputs.
• Assess changes in demographics of patients accessing health and nutrition services (increase in IDPs, person living with disability, elderly person due to the accessibility situation, and other relevant trends).
• Assess the effectiveness of the training provided on supply chain management in preventing stock out and in increasing the essential medication in the supported health facilities.
• Assess the effectiveness of community health and nutrition services to needs and lifestyles of beneficiaries (health promotion, screening of malnutrition, good MIYCF practices, referrals, etc.).
• Assess direct nutrition beneficiaries and health patient satisfaction with the IMC free services.
• Assess the clinical management of GBV sexual violence and rape cases integration in the projects (process, challenges, bottlenecks, etc.)
• Determine the endline values of the health and nutrition outcomes indicators H15, H20, N08 and N09.
• To document good practices, generate evidence-based lessons and provide recommendations for future projects with a similar financial model of service provision.

To this effect, IMC is soliciting the services of a consultant to implement the various stages of preparation, planning, implementation, data collection and analysis of the Performance Evaluation. The evaluation is expected to include, but not be limited to, the following groups:

• Targeted beneficiaries: IDPs and host population, women and men, persons with disability and older adults to be included in qualitative assessments.
• Stakeholders involved in the project at various levels:
  • Implementing organization (International Medical Corps): program management and field teams, logistic teams both in Cameroon and at HQ level, and other IMC staff members as relevant.
  • Targeted Health facility staff: Service providers (IHC/MHC managers, medical (nurses, midwives), nutrition (nutrition assistant) and non-medical staff, etc.)
  • Community actors: community health workers, informal settlement focal points, etc.
• Government agencies: Ministry of Public Health (Regional, District and Area levels), municipalities (as relevant to particular PHCCs).

Program Description (Background)

Since the beginning of the Anglophone crisis in the Northwest and Southwest region in 2017, more than one million persons have been displaced internally. The worsening situation of the crisis has led to more violent conflicts between non-state armed groups (NSAGs) exposing the population to demeaning violations of human needs and denial of their rights. This has resulted in a large displacement of persons (IDPs) which has increased from 450,000 (August 2019) to 638,421 persons (September 2023) . Vulnerable Cameroonian, IDPs, returnees and most vulnerable host population households are struggling to meet their basic needs such as food and healthcare. This has resulted in limited access to quality healthcare and nutrition services for both IDPs and the most vulnerable host population. International Medical Corps has been working in Cameroon since 2008 in Cameroon and since 2021 in the Northwest region to provide health (including Maternal and newborn care) and nutrition programming to those in need in that region. International Medical Corps, with funding from the USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), is currently implementing an integrated multi-sectoral assistance project for the crisis-affected populations in the North-West region. The project was designed to ensure that IDPs and the most vulnerable host community in the North-West have unhindered access to and receive timely and high-quality health and Nutrition services. This encompasses a range of critical interventions that IMC has delivered over the last three years, including primary healthcare services, maternal and newborn care, secondary health care, clinical management of rape, community outreach to promote identification and treatment of malnutrition and common diseases, prevention of malnutrition, nutrition sensitive community intervention, management of acute malnutrition, as well as cross-sectional initiatives.

nt) Specifications

To perform this consultancy successfully, an individual must be able to perform each task with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

(Indicate Degree/ Certificated required)

• Holds an Advanced Degree (Master minimum) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences, International Development or any related academic discipline.
• Holder PhD or being in pursuit of a PhD in a relevant field is highly advantageous.
• Proven knowledge of key evaluation frameworks such as the Theory of Change (ToC), Logical Framework (Logframe), Results-Based Management (RBM), and Evaluation methodologies (DE).

Experience

(Identify specific experiences that are necessary for this position. For example, experience using certain systems / method or experience in a certain sector)

• At least 8 years of professional experience with INGO or UN agency in Humanitarian context, with at least 5 years of conducting impact or performance evaluations of humanitarian programs.
• Experience working on USAID/BHA projects or conducting evaluations for USAID/BHA funded projects.
• Demonstrated experience in assessments and/or evaluations of Health and Nutrition interventions.
• Good understanding of and previous experience with ALNAP Evaluation of Humanitarian Action (EHA) evaluation criteria.
• Previous professional experience in Cameroon or the Central African region is highly desirable.

Competency

List technical expertise and soft skills required. Not exceeding 7 points

• Strong understanding of humanitarian and development issues and understanding of operating conditions in an insecure environment.
• Advanced analytical, statistical and report writing skills.
• Be willing to travel extensively in the working areas of the program (Northwest region).
• Skills in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including project teams, government agencies, and community members.
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

Language(s)

• Fluency in both French and English, is required.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements:

1. Code of Conduct

   As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

2. Safeguarding

   It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

3. Equal Opportunity

   International Medical Corpsis proud to provide equal consultancy opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to Apply:

How to apply: Upload current CV and cover letter at the link for 3584 Consultant LN https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/work-with-us