Evaluation of Ukraine Country Program

Description: The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) requires the services of a supplier to undertake an evaluation of international assistance programming in Ukraine (international development, peace and stabilization, and humanitarian assistance). The purpose of the evaluation is to provide credible, timely and neutral information to support evidence-based decision making and government accountability for results achieved with resources invested in international assistance programming in Ukraine. The evaluation aims: • To examine the results achieved by international assistance programming in Ukraine between 2009-2010 and 2016-2017 based on relevance, effectiveness, sustainability, cross-cutting themes, efficiency and coherence; • To assess and disseminate findings, lessons and conclusions; and • To formulate recommendations for improvement. The purpose of this notice is to invite proposals from eligible suppliers to undertake the evaluation of international assistance programming in Ukraine. Based on proposals received, one supplier will be invited to negotiate a contract with DFATD for the provision of services. DFATD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. The anticipated contract duration is up to one (1) year. WORKING LANGUAGE OF THE PROJECT The working language for this project is English. Language skills in English and Ukrainian (both written and oral) are required for data collection activities. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Services necessary to undertake the evaluation of international assistance programming in Ukraine will comprise a range of activities in three phases: planning and design, data collection and analysis, and reporting. Planning and design will include development and implementation of an evaluation framework that will provide a detailed strategy regarding the evaluation objectives, scope of work, deliverables, methodology, resource allocation, and responsibilities. Following the development of the framework, the supplier will collect the data that will inform the evaluation. Data collection methods may include, but are not limited to, file and document review, interviews, surveys, and case studies and will involve a data collection mission to Ukraine. Collected data will be analyzed and presented in several analytical products, such as the Preliminary Findings Presentation, Draft and Final Evaluation Reports. Services rendered by the supplier must comply with relevant standards referenced in the Request for Proposal. BIDDERS CONFERENCE A bidders’ conference will be held on 05 January, 2018 CONSULTANT PROFILE To meet the requirements of the assignment, DFATD is seeking to retain the services of a supplier with a set of demonstrated and verifiable capabilities. DFATD is seeking a supplier with experience in providing evaluation services in international assistance. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Proposals should be presented following the instructions provided in the Request for Proposals document to be obtained through the GETS on the Internet (https://buyandsell.gc.ca ). Please note, DFATD does not send out Request for Proposals directly to interested Bidders. In order to be considered, proposals must be completed and received no later than 14:00 hrs (EDT), on closing date, at the following address: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Distribution and Mail Services – AAG Lester B. Pearson Building 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0G2 Attention: Bid Receiving Unit – SGD PROPOSALS SUBMITTED VIA FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. INQUIRIES Questions relating to this notice must be directed IN WRITING to: Contracting Officer: Sonika Kassel, Contracting Services (SGCP) Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0G2 E-mail: Sonika.Kassel@international.gc.