Plan International Zimbabwe Calls for Consultants – PROSE-ECM Ex-Post Evaluation

# Plan International Zimbabwe Calls for Consultants - PROSE-ECM Ex-Post Evaluation **Plan International Zimbabwe** invites qualified consultants and consulting firms to submit proposals for the Ex-Post Evaluation of the Promoting Education, Skills and an Enabling Environment for Ending Child Marriages (PROSE-ECM) Project. The project was implemented in Mutare and Mutasa districts of Manicaland Province between October 2021 and November 2024. The evaluation will assess the project’s long-term impact, sustainability and contribution to reducing child marriage and improving outcomes for girls, adolescents and young people. ## Consultancy Overview - **Organisation:** Plan International Zimbabwe - **Assignment:** PROSE-ECM Ex-Post Evaluation - **Project Reference:** ZWE100433 - **Location:** Mutare and Mutasa Districts, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe - **Consultancy Type:** Ex-Post Project Evaluation - **Eligible Applicants:** Qualified Consultants and Consulting Firms - **Assignment Period:** November 2026 - March 2027 - **Application Deadline:** 13 November 2026, close of business ## About the PROSE-ECM Project The Promoting Education, Skills and an Enabling Environment for Ending Child Marriages (PROSE-ECM) project was designed to reduce child marriage by promoting girls’ retention in education, strengthening their agency and life skills, and creating an enabling environment that supports informed decision-making and the realisation of girls’ rights. The project adopted a multi-sectoral and gender-transformative approach encompassing education, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), child protection, youth economic empowerment and social norms change. ## Purpose of the Consultancy The purpose of the ex-post evaluation is to assess the long-term impact, sustainability and contribution of the PROSE-ECM project to reducing child marriage and improving the wellbeing of girls, adolescents and young people in Mutare and Mutasa districts. The evaluation will examine the extent to which changes observed during project implementation have been sustained, and will assess the project’s contribution to these changes within a broader context of government, community, policy and socio-economic influences. It will also generate practice-oriented implementation learning on ending child marriage. ## Specific Evaluation Objectives The evaluation will specifically: - Assess changes in child marriage prevalence and related outcomes in project locations between baseline (2021), endline (2024) and the ex-post period (2027). - Examine whether observed changes differ from trends in comparable non-project communities. - Assess the sustainability of project-supported outcomes, structures and systems. - Understand how and why change occurred, using the project’s Theory of Change. - Establish a credible contribution narrative regarding the project’s role in influencing outcomes related to education, SRHR, gender equality, youth empowerment and child protection. - Identify intended and unintended long-term effects on girls, boys, families, communities and institutions. - Document how the project was implemented and produce a Technical Implementation Brief on ending child marriage. - Generate actionable recommendations for future child marriage prevention programming, including BRIDGE. ## Required Expertise and Qualifications Interested consultants should demonstrate relevant technical expertise, including: - At least 10 years of evaluation experience for the Team Leader. - Demonstrated experience in theory-based evaluations, comparative research designs and contribution analysis. - Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, child safeguarding and gender-transformative programming. - Knowledge of child marriage, education and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Zimbabwe. ## Evaluation Methodology The ex-post evaluation will adopt a mixed-methods, theory-based and contribution-focused design. The consultant is expected to propose a rigorous and contextually appropriate methodology covering: - Theory of Change review and reconstruction. - Contribution analysis. - Comparative community assessment. - Quantitative and qualitative data collection. - Impact story documentation. - Implementation reflection workshops. - Data quality assurance and validation. The evaluation must ensure ethical, inclusive and gender-responsive participation, particularly when engaging children and young people. ## Key Deliverables The consultancy will involve preparing: 1. Inception Report and Research Protocol. 2. Ethics Addendum Package. 3. Data Collection Tools and Protocols. 4. Enumerator Training and Pre-test Report. 5. Cleaned Quantitative Dataset and Qualitative Data Package. 6. Preliminary Findings Presentation. 7. Validation Workshop and Community Feedback Report. 8. Draft and Final Ex-Post Evaluation Reports. 9. Impact Stories Compendium. 10. Technical Implementation Brief on Ending Child Marriage. 11. Evaluation Summary Report. 12. Recommendations and Management Response Matrix. 13. Dissemination and Communication Products. The detailed deliverables, reporting requirements and submission dates are provided in the Terms of Reference. ## Application Requirements Interested consultants should submit: - Letter of interest. - Technical proposal. - Separate financial proposal. - CVs of proposed team members. - Relevant registration documents. - Three recommendation letters. - A sample report of a similar evaluation. ## How to Apply Qualified consultants and consulting firms should obtain and review the full Terms of Reference before preparing their proposals. 1. **Download the Full Terms of Reference** 2. Submit proposals clearly marked: **“PROSE-ECM Ex-Post Evaluation”** **Physical Submission Address:** The Purchasing Committee Plan International Zimbabwe No. 15 Lezard Avenue Milton Park, Harare **Zimbabwe** - **Email Submission: zwe.procurement@plan-international.org** ### Application Deadline - **13 November 2026, close of business.** Only successful bidders will be notified. Plan International Zimbabwe reserves the right to reject any bid.