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ToR of External Evaluator For KMSS MNCH Program
ToR of External Evaluator For KMSS MNCH Program
Mission Social Solidarity
Term of Reference
for
External Evaluator for KMSS MNCH Program
BACKGROUND
Karuna Mission Social Solidarity (KMSS) is established and mandated by the Catholic Bishops’
Conference of Myanmar (CBCM) as its social arm to serve the poor and the needy. KMSS is a network
of a National Office and 16 Diocesan Offices spread across all the 14 States and Regions of Myanmar
and serving the people with its five focal areas of intervention in Education, Health, Livelihoods, Social
Protection, DRR and Emergency. KMSS received the official government registration on April 8, 2016,
and the registration number is MM‐MHA‐1/Local/0047. KMSS has been putting every effort to
maximize the quality and the dignity of life of the poor and the needy.
KMSS has been implementing a primary health care project since 2011. In 2016, KMSS defined
nutrition and maternal, new‐born and child health (MNCH) as a priority health focus area and
developed the program based on the “continuum of care” approach for maternal, neonates and child
care to improve access to quality health care, while at the same time improving people’s awareness,
knowledge and practices on essential MNCH services. Therefore, the program entitled “Strengthening
Auxiliary Midwife Mechanism for Safe Motherhood and Safe Delivery” is being implement in 30
villages in 3 Townships namely 1) Myan Aung, 2) Pauk Khaung and 3) Kyun Su by the support of
Misereor and CRS.
While the program will be finished in November 2020, KMSS is looking for external evaluator to assess
the achievement of the program.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
KMSS Network’s Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Program started in June 2017. The program has
two components; 1) improving the capacity and resources of Auxiliary Midwife (AMWs) to provide
high‐quality maternal, newborn and child health at the community level in hard to reach areas and 2)
empowering mother self‐help group for better health education and service utilization.
Program Title: Strengthening community based skilled birth attendants’ mechanisms for safe
motherhood and safe delivery
Goal: To improve the Maternal, Newborn and Child health status of the project communities
Purpose: To improve the safe motherhood, safe delivery practices and child health care in targeted
project area of 3 dioceses by strengthening community based skilled birth attendant mechanisms
Objective 1: To improve the capacity and resources of skilled birth attendant on safe motherhood and
safe delivery
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Objective 2: To empower mother groups for the sustainability of safe motherhood and safe delivery
practices in the targeted communities
Theory of change: “If KMSS strengthen community based skilled birth attendant mechanisms, then
there is better adoption of safe motherhood and safe delivery practices, because skilled birth
attendants are better trained, have kits and awareness raising resources, functioning Mother Self‐help
Group (M‐SHG)”
OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this evaluation aims to gain better understanding of the achievement of the program
with the comparison of baseline and endline analysis on the following indicators;
Indicators to evaluate quantitative and qualitative;
Percentage of deliveries are attended by SBA (Disaggregate by Midwife and above and AMW)
Percentage/ number of women residing in targeted villages, who require emergency obstetric
care get appropriate emergency obstetric care referrals supported to station, township or
district hospitals during pregnancy, delivery and postnatal period
Percentage of mothers and babies received postnatal care within three days of childbirth
Percentage of pregnant women attended at least four times by SBA for reasons related to the
pregnancy
Percentage of newborns that initiate immediate breastfeeding within one hour after birth
Percentage of Infants ages under 12 months who immunized with DPT3/ Penta3
SCOPE OF THE WORK
The External Evaluator will:
‐ Develop evaluation methodology and design
‐ Conduct assessment in target areas (If applicable, using digital application)
‐ Do data entry, cleaning and data analysis
‐ Present progress report
‐ Present final report
KMSS will:
‐ Engage with government, local authorities, other stakeholders in target areas
‐ Facilitate travel within in country (If travel restriction lifted)
‐ Ensure participation of all key respondents
‐ Review and provide feedback on the reports submitted by the evaluator
TIME‐FRAME
The evaluation period is two months starting from December 2020 to January 2021. A detailed
timeframe and work plan will be developed following the final discussion with the external evaluator.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
At the end of the evaluation process, the following outcome is expected:
A report will be submitted containing the evaluation outcomes, findings, recommendations
and lessons learned.
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BUDGET
A detailed budget outlining all the costs will be developed once the evaluation methodology and
sampling strategy is determined.
LINE OF COMMUNICATION
The Consultant will report to the Programme Manager of Health Sector in KMSS National Office.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF CONSULTANT
The external evaluator needs to fulfil the criteria list below.
Advanced degree in a relevant academic field
Demonstrated experience leading similar program evaluation
A solid understanding of maternal, child health and nutrition
Demonstrated experience in designing survey methodology, data collection tools, processing
and analysis of data
Strong organizational and reporting skills, presentation skills, attention to detail, ability to
meet deadlines, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and qualitative data analysis
software/tools
Excellent verbal and written communication in English required
Previous experience working in rural Myanmar or in SE Asian countries with tight security
context will be preferred.
Expression of Interest (EOI) can be sent to kmsshr.caritas@gmail.com, titled “KMSS MNCH Program
Evaluation” by 5 pm on 30th November 2020. Expression should include the following:
‐ Personal details and contact information with two referees contact details
‐ Summary of conducting similar Evaluation experience and qualifications
‐ Proposed Evaluation methodology
‐ Expected remuneration (If the travel restriction lifted, KMSS will directly cover all travel,
accommodation and training costs)
KMSS is committed to Child Protection and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, applicants
are advised that appointment will be subjected to appropriate background checks and screening.
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