Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI)

World Vision Canada Muskoka Projects Joint Ex-Post Evaluation Research Project

About the Organization

World Vision Canada is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization. Our focus is on helping the world’s most vulnerable girls and boys overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. Grounded in more than 70 years of experience and expertise, World Vision works alongside communities, supporters, partners and governments to change the way the world works for children – impacting lives for generations to come. In every aspect of our work, World Vision is focused on a future where all children have what they need to live healthy lives that are full of promise: nutritious food, healthcare, education, protection from harm, clean water and economic opportunities.

World Vision serves all people—without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status

Project Overview

World Vision Canada is undertaking an ex-post evaluation of three past Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMCNAH) and Gender Equality-focused projects to assess the health and gender equality impacts of each project, with particular emphasis on lessons learned. These projects were funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), under its Muskoka Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative. The three projects are:

• Born on Time (2016-2021)
• ENRICH (2016-2021)
• SUSTAIN-Kigoma (2017-2021)

We are inviting EOIs from individuals, organizations, or consortia with expertise in health, nutrition, and gender equality to participate in a two-phased project.

The project is structured into two interconnected phases:

1. Phase I: Desk Review
   • Focus: Conducting a desk review of existing project documents and datasets to capture lessons learned and formulate recommendations for future RMNCAH and nutrition programming
   • Key Deliverables: Inception report and evaluation protocol, review and analysis of project documentation, final report, presentation of results
2. Phase II: External Engagement
   • Focus: Framing the findings of Phase I for targeted external engagement to influence the international assistance policy of the Government of Canada.
   • Key Deliverables: Inception report, final report and stakeholder engagement plans that align with project objectives.

Applicants may choose to express interest in Phase I only, Phase II only, or both phases. This preference must be clearly indicated in the Expression of Interest (EOI) submission.

For more detailed information on the scope, expectations, and deliverables, please refer to the full Terms of Reference (TOR).

Eligibility/Qualifications

We are seeking applicants with the following qualifications:

• Experience in Global Health, Nutrition, and Gender Equality: Proven track record in global health, nutrition, or gender equality projects with measurable impact.
• Technical Expertise (Phase I): Experience in conducting evaluation studies, analyzing data, and producing qualitative and mixed-methods research reports, preferably for international non-profit organizations or multilateral agencies in global health, nutrition, or gender equality and related fields. 
• Government Engagement & Policy (Phase II): Extensive experience working with governmental bodies and policymakers to influence global health, nutrition, and gender-related policies 
• Familiarity with World Vision Canada: Strong understanding of World Vision Canada’s work and its approach to global health, nutrition, and gender equality.
• Collaborative Experience: Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement and the ability to produce high-quality reports in English under tight timeframes. 

Timeline

• EOI Submission Deadline: January 6, 2025
• Proposal Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Project Completion Deadline:  Phase 1: April 2025. Phase 2:  June 2025.

A detailed timeline with milestones and deliverables will be provided upon selection, but it is negotiable based on applicant discussions.

Compensation

• The budget for the project will be determined during the contracting stage.
• Applicants should include their proposed rates or fee structure (e.g., hourly, daily, or fixed fees) in their EOI.

Accommodation

World Vision Canada takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.

World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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How to Apply:

The application process for this consultancy has the following two steps:

Step 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)

In this initial step, interested consultants are requested to submit an EOI to Christina Nguyen, Program Officer at WVC via email: [email protected] with the subject line “Expression of Interest” by end of day January 6, 2025.

Your EOI must include:

• Contact Information
  • Name of individual, organization, or consortium lead
  • Contact details, including email and phone number
• Phase(s) of Interest
  • Specify if you are applying for Phase I, Phase II, or both.

• Statement of Interest and Qualifications
  • Highlight your expertise, relevant experience, and how it aligns with the goals of this project.
  • Mention any prior work related to global health, nutrition, or gender equality, as well as engagement with government or institutional stakeholders.
• Proposed Approach 
  • Provide a high-level overview of how you would contribute to the phase(s) of interest.
  • Suggestions or initial thoughts on achieving deliverables are encouraged.

• Team Composition and Experience
  • Introduce the individuals who will be involved in this consultancy, including their roles, qualifications, and relevant experience. 
• Compensation Expectations
  • Include your proposed rates or fee structure (e.g., hourly, daily, or fixed fees).
  • Highlight any flexibility in rates based on the scope of work.

Step 2: Proposal Submission

After submitting the EOI, consultants are asked to submit a complete proposal following the template outlined in Section 4 of the TOR by end of day January 17th, 2025. Please send your proposal to the same email address, [email protected] with the subject line “Proposal: Muskoka Projects Joint Ex-Post Evaluation Research Project”. 

All submissions will be reviewed based on relevance, experience, and the potential for impactful collaboration. Successful applicants will be notified by January 27th, 2025 and will consequently engage in further discussions to refine project scopes, deliverables, and compensation agreements. 

If you have any questions or concerns during either stage of the process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.