Consultant / Firm for End-line Evaluation – Disability-Inclusive DRR Project

Location: Lusaka-based with extensive fieldwork in Zambia (Mambwe & Gweembe Districts), Zimbabwe, and MalawiApplication Deadline: 20th May 2026Email for applications: procurement.zambia@cbm.orgReference: End-line Evaluation – DiDRR Project PG10008About the ProjectCBM International is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to conduct an end-line evaluation for the regional project "Enhancing disability-inclusive DRR capacities and strengthening resilience against climate-related disasters" (Project No. PG10008). The project is implemented in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).The evaluation will assess the project’s effectiveness, relevance, efficiency, impact, coherence, and sustainability, with a strong focus on disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), gender equality, and child safeguarding.Scope of WorkThe evaluation will cover the full project period (November 2022 – December 2025) and include:• Geographic areas: Mambwe and Gweembe Districts (Zambia), Muzarabani District (Zimbabwe), and Nsanje District (Malawi), plus regional activities.• Target groups: Persons with disabilities, OPDs, VSLA groups, smallholder farmers, state/non-state actors, school committees.• Key focus: Progress against three outputs (regional policy inclusion, national capacity strengthening, community-level adaptation and livelihoods).MethodologyMixed-methods approach (quantitative household surveys, qualitative KIIs/FGDs, case studies, document review). Sampling must over-sample persons with disabilities (minimum 20% of sample). The evaluation must be participatory, accessible, and rights based.Key Deliverables1. Inception Report & Work Plan2. Clean quantitative dataset3. Qualitative data summaries4. Draft Evaluation Report5. Final Evaluation Report (max 40 pages)6. PowerPoint presentationTimelineApproximately 10 weeks (May – June 2026), including 15 days of fieldwork across three countries.Qualifications Required• Team Leader must have a master’s degree in Rural Development, Social Sciences, DRM, Public Health, or related field.• Proven experience in end-line evaluations for international donors (BMZ experience strongly preferred).• Expertise in Disability-Inclusive Development, DRR, CCA, and livelihoods programming.• Strong quantitative (SPSS/STATA) and qualitative (NVivo) skills.• Experience working in Southern Africa (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi essential).• Ability to engage inclusively with persons with disabilities.• Fluency in English required; knowledge of local languages (e.g., Nyanja) a strong asset.• Previous work with CBM or BMZ-funded projects is an advantage.• Must sign and abide by the CBM Child Safeguarding Policy.Payment Terms• 40% upon approval of Inception Report & Work Plan• 30% upon approval of Draft Report• 30% upon approval of Final Report & PresentationHow to ApplyInterested consultants (firms or individual teams) should submit:1. Technical proposal (max 20 pages) including: cover letter, firm/team profile, interpretation of TORs, proposed methodology & tools, team composition with 2-page CVs per member, Gantt chart work plan, and two referees.2. Financial proposal (separate) with detailed budget breakdown (fees, travel, accommodation, per diems, data collection, accessibility costs, etc. – excluding VAT).Send to: procurement.zambia@cbm.orgSubject line: End-line Evaluation – DiDRR Project PG10008Deadline: 20th May 2026