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a) The consultant will design and operationalize a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework, including a Results Measurement Framework (RMF) with clear indicators and reporting structure. He/she will maintain and improve the M&E system, ensure data quality through validation and audits, and consolidate results at project and portfolio level. The consultant will oversee compliance with reporting requirements (including APRs and PCRs), contribute to annual and ad hoc reporting, support evaluations including the end-of-programme assessment, and provide technical guidance and capacity building to project teams and partners.

b) The assignment will be carried out within the YEI MDTF Secretariat under AHHD, covering a multi-country portfolio of projects. The consultant will support monitoring, reporting, and evaluation activities across diverse implementing partners, ensuring consistency and reliability of results data. The work will be mainly home-based with regular coordination with Bank teams and possible missions as required. The assignment involves analytical, technical, and coordination tasks, including managing multiple workstreams, engaging stakeholders, and supporting data-driven decision-making.

c) The consultant will rely on existing Trust Fund documentation, including current results frameworks, project documents, and reporting templates. Additional references include Activity Progress Reports (APRs), Project Completion Reports (PCRs), annual work plans, and evaluation guidelines. System-related documentation, data collection tools, and internal guidance notes will also be provided, along with relevant policy and operational documents governing Trust Fund activities.

• Inception Report outlining the approach, methodology, and work plan – within 2 weeks from contract effectiveness
• MEL Framework and Results Measurement Framework (RMF), including indicators, data collection methods, and reporting structure – within 6 weeks
• Operationalization of the M&E system, including updated tools and alignment with reporting requirements – within 10 weeks
• Data quality assurance mechanisms established (validation protocols, audit approach) – within 12 weeks
• Periodic portfolio performance reports (quarterly) consolidating project-level results – throughout the assignment
• Inputs to Annual Impact Report and Work Programme reporting – aligned with annual reporting cycle
• Final Trust Fund Report consolidating results and resource utilization – at the end of the assignment
• Support to independent end-of-programme evaluation, including coordination and technical inputs – initiated at least 6 months prior to Trust Fund closure

a) The assignment is expected to be carried out over a period of 12 months, corresponding to approximately 220 working days, depending on the agreed level of effort and availability of the consultant. The duration is designed to cover the full cycle of MEL framework development, system operationalization, portfolio monitoring, and reporting requirements. The expected full completion date is 12 months from contract effectiveness, subject to satisfactory performance and timely delivery of outputs.

b) The target start date of the assignment is June 2026, subject to completion of the procurement process and contract signature. The expected completion date is May 2027. These dates may be adjusted depending on the timing of approvals, onboarding processes, and availability of key stakeholders. Continuity of the assignment and adherence to timelines will also depend on timely access to relevant documentation, data, and inputs from internal teams and external partners.

a) The Bank will provide the Consultant with all relevant documentation required to perform the assignment, including existing YEI MDTF results frameworks, project documents, reporting templates (APRs, PCRs), annual work plans, evaluation guidelines, and access to the M&E system and related tools. Additional internal guidance notes, policies, and operational documents governing Trust Fund activities will also be shared as needed.

The Consultant will be directly supervised by the YEI MDTF Trust Fund Manager, who will serve as the Primary Contact Person/Supervisor in SAP Fieldglass. The Consultant will report to the Trust Fund Manager for day-to-day guidance and will submit deliverables for review and approval. Task Managers (Work Order Owners) will provide technical inputs and support validation of outputs relevant to their respective projects.

b) The Consultant will liaise and collaborate with internal Bank teams, including the YEI MDTF Secretariat, Task Managers across relevant departments, AHHD management, SNDR (for results and methodology guidance), TCIS (for M&E system-related aspects), and PCER (for communication and dissemination of results).

Externally, the Consultant will interact with implementing partners (e.g., enterprise support organizations, financial intermediaries, consulting firms), government counterparts, and, where required, donors contributing to the Trust Fund. Coordination with these stakeholders will be essential for data collection, validation, reporting, and knowledge sharing.

c) The Trust Fund Manager will act as the approving authority for deliverables and will oversee contract implementation and performance evaluation. Task Managers will contribute to technical review and validation of outputs related to their projects. SNDR may provide methodological guidance and validation on results frameworks, while TCIS will support and validate system-related deliverables. AHHD management will provide overall oversight and may review key outputs. Performance evaluation of the Consultant will be conducted by the Trust Fund Manager in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

d) The Bank will provide access to relevant systems, documentation, and internal platforms required for the assignment. The Consultant will primarily work remotely using their own equipment. The Bank will facilitate coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed. Where required and subject to approval, the Bank may support participation in meetings or missions related to the assignment. No dedicated support personnel will be assigned; however, the Consultant will receive necessary technical and administrative support through the YEI MDTF Secretariat.

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