This Terms of Reference (TOR) outlines the requirements for the final evaluation of the project "Sustainable Child-centered Education in Haiti." The project, funded by Kindernothilfe e.V. and implemented by AMURT Haiti, aims to improve the quality of education in Haiti through culturally relevant educational materials, teacher training, and a distance learning platform. The evaluation will take place from October 1, 2024, to December 15, 2024, and focus on assessing the project’s achievements, challenges, and sustainability.

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Objectives and Purpose of the Evaluation
The evaluation will provide an independent assessment of the project's achievements and identify lessons learned for future initiatives. The main objectives include:
• Learning: Generate insights on successes and challenges.
• Accountability: Ensure transparency in project implementation.
• Impact Assessment: Evaluate the project's effect on teachers, students, and the broader education sector.
• Sustainability: Assess the likelihood of continued use of materials and the distance learning platform.
4. Evaluation Questions
The evaluation will focus on the following key questions:
• Effectiveness: Were the educational materials effective in improving learning outcomes? Did the project enhance teachers' professional skills?
• Relevance: Were the project’s objectives aligned with national educational priorities?
• Efficiency: Were resources effectively used? What challenges were faced?
• Sustainability: How likely are the project’s outputs to be sustained beyond the project’s completion?
• Impact: How did the project affect student learning, particularly in literacy and SEL?
5. Scope of the Evaluation
The scope of the evaluation includes a review of the project’s primary activities and outputs:
• The development and implementation of educational materials.
• The professional development and training of teachers.
• The integration and use of the distance learning platform.
• Collaboration with educational stakeholders such as MENFP and UniQ.
6. Simplified Methodological Approach and Data Collection
Given the challenging socio-political situation and insecurity in Haiti, a simplified approach to data collection will be adopted to ensure the safety and feasibility of the evaluation. The following methodologies will be used:
• Remote interviews with key stakeholders (teachers, project staff, MENFP representatives).
• Document review of project reports, monitoring data, and other relevant documentation.
• Focus group discussions with teachers and students where feasible.
• Phone or online surveys to gather quantitative data on project effectiveness.
7. Expected Deliverables
The evaluator(s) will be required to deliver the following outputs:
1. Inception Report: A brief report outlining the evaluation approach.
2. Draft Evaluation Report: A draft report summarizing key findings.
3. Final Evaluation Report: A comprehensive report, in both English and Haitian Creole.
4. Presentation of Findings: A presentation of key findings to project stakeholders.