Hiring Consultants for Development and Publication of Project

Documents Strengthening Ophthalmic Care (SOC) in Ethiopia Project

Background:

Cheshire Ethiopia is a pioneer non-governmental organization that works to promote the rights of persons with disabilities for more than six decades since 1962 in Ethiopia. The organization is currently finalizing the Strengthening Ophthalmic Care in Ethiopia project supported by CBM.

The SOC project is being implemented in the catchment area of the rehabilitation centers managed by Cheshire Ethiopia. It is equipping the Menagesha Rehabilitation Center’s eye department with ophthalmic equipment, setting up an optical workshop, and training medical professionals.

Inclusive eye health programs are designed to welcome and support all members of a community whether they do or do not have a disability, and no matter what their disability may be. Programs that plan for disability inclusion will ensure barriers are identified and removed, and that disability-specific processes are in place. Inclusive programs also ensure that people with permanent vision loss have access to wider opportunities.

Cheshire Ethiopia invites competent consultants to produce project success document in form of booklet/ magazine. The principal goal of this task is to particularly compile and crystallize the project’s interventions into a detailed final project file. This document will take the form of an extensive booklet that carefully details best practices and chronicles compelling case stories. It is designed to showcase the profound and transformative outcomes that have emerged as a direct consequence of the initiatives undertaken, thereby providing a tangible testament to the life-altering impact of the project’s work.

Objective:

The primary objective of this consultancy is to create final project documentation in the form of best practice and case stories booklet that encapsulates the remarkable life impacting outcomes materialized due to the project intervention.

Scope of Work:

The Consultant will be expected to:

• Conduct a thorough review of all existing project materials including reports, action plans, and M&E data.
• Engage with project stakeholders including beneficiaries, project staff, and partners through interviews and focus group discussions.
• Collect and document impactful stories and case studies from beneficiaries, particularly highlighting the experiences of women and girls with disabilities.
• Analyze project outcomes against objectives to assess overall impact.
• Identify best practices and lessons learned throughout the project life cycle.
• Info-graphically design a booklet to document best practices and case stories with pictures ready for print.
• Graphic design and publication of the booklet

Deliverables:

• An inception report detailing the methodology, work plan, and data collection tools.
• A draft booklet of best practices and cases for feedback from Cheshire Ethiopia and relevant stakeholders.
• A final booklet incorporating feedback in print and electronic copy.
• Presentation of the final report to Cheshire Ethiopia.

Timeline:

The task is expected to be completed within a period of two month. The consultant will be expected to deliver the final report no later than two months from the date of contract signing.

Requirements:

The consultant should demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

• A consultant that have legal certificate of related consultancy that owns renewed trade license, Tin and VAT number
• Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in conducting evaluations, preferably in the development sector with a focus on public health.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage sensitively with diverse stakeholders in multicultural environments.
• Knowledge of local languages (Amharic and Oromo) is highly desirable.
• A proven track record of working with civil society organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote health policy and practice.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Technical proposal (Understanding of the TOR and proposed methodology and relevant experience and qualifications) _ 70%
• Financial proposal – 30%