Terms of Reference (ToR) for Eternal Evaluator - MobiliseHER Project

1. Background

 

MobiliseHER is a EuropeAid-funded project designed to enhance gender-inclusive mobility solutions in India. The project is implemented by a consortium of partners and aims to improve accessibility, safety, and economic opportunities for women in urban and peri-urban transport systems.

 

UEMI is looking for an external project evaluation to assess the project’s impact, effectiveness and alignment with its stated objectives.

 

2. Ethical & Professional Standards

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All evaluators must adhere to the five guiding principles for professional and ethical evaluation:

1. Systematic Inquiry – Use rigorous evaluation methods.

2. Competence – Possess relevant expertise in evaluation, development projects, and gender-focused mobility initiatives.

3. Integrity – Ensure transparency, objectivity, and accountability.

4. Respect for People – Engage ethically with project beneficiaries and stakeholders.

5. Common Good & Equity – Ensure evaluation findings contribute to social equity and development goals.

 

3. Scope of the Evaluation

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The external evaluation will include both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. It will:

• Assess the logical framework results (i.e., whether project goals were achieved).

• Evaluate the effectiveness and integrity of activities carried out by the lead agency and co-applicants.

• Incorporate insights from stakeholder interviews, field visits, and other assessment methods.

 

4. Responsibilities & Tasks

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a) Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop an evaluation plan based on project objectives and indicators.

• Conduct an impact assessment to measure project effectiveness.

• Monitor project progress against predefined benchmarks.

• Identify best practices, challenges, and areas for improvement.

 

b) Travel & On-Site Assessments

• Travel to Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore to conduct on-site evaluations.

• Visit demonstration sites and assess implementation quality.

• Engage with local project teams, beneficiaries, and key stakeholders.

 

c) Stakeholder Engagement & Data Collection

• Conduct interviews with project partners, CSOs, and beneficiaries.

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data.

• Ensure that data collection aligns with EuropeAid evaluation standards.

 

d) Participation in Meetings & Workshops

• Attend selected project meetings (online & in-person) with partners and stakeholders.

• Participate in selected workshops to provide input on evaluation strategies and findings.

• Share mid-term observations to support real-time improvements.

 

e) Recommendations & Quality Assurance

• Provide practical recommendations for improving project efficiency and impact.

• Ensure compliance with EuropeAid funding requirements.

• Support project partners in implementing corrective measures based on findings.

 

 

6. Required Qualifications & Experience

 

The external evaluator (individual or agency) should meet the following criteria:

• Experience in project evaluation, preferably in EuropeAid or international development projects.

• Expertise in gender-responsive mobility solutions and social impact assessments.

• Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.

• Experience in working with civil society organizations (CSOs), government agencies and local communities.

• Experience with sustainable urban mobility project

• Experience in international organizations

• Ability to conduct independent, objective and evidence-based evaluations.

• Fluency in English (knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage).

• Understanding local context is an asset

 

7. Application Process

 

Interested applicants should submit the following:

            1.         Technical Proposal – Approach, methodology and work plan.

            2.         Financial Proposal – Budget breakdown aligned with deliverables.

 

Deadline for Applications: 30 April 2025

Submission Email: secretariat@uemi.net