IMPACT EVALUATION FIELD COORDINATOR

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1 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, WATER AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE DEPARTMENT OF WATER KENYA WATER SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT TERMS OF REFERENCE IMPACT EVALUATION FIELD COORDINATOR 1. Introduction and Context The achievement of Kenya s development objectives on food security, poverty reduction, and economic growth depends on the ability of the country to efficiently use and manage its available water resources. Water is a productive input into priority economic sectors under Kenya s Vision 2030 such as agriculture, industry, energy and tourism, and lack of water security causes economic losses and constrains growth potential. In 2004, the World Bank estimated that losses from climate variability average about 2.4 percent of GDP per year with a further 0.5 percent loss from water resources degradation, seriously impacting the country s economic growth and competitiveness. With annual freshwater availability of approximately 526 m³ per capita, Kenya is already classified as water scarce country. Over 80 percent of Kenya s area is arid or semi-arid where a reliable supply of water is a limiting factor for economic development. Rapid increases in water demand are driven by population growth, economic growth, and urbanization. Underinvestment in water infrastructure in Kenya for the last two decades has resulted in a total water supply storage capacity of 3.1 m 3 per capita, one of the lowest levels in the world, which leaves the country vulnerable to climate and hydrologic variability. Kenya is classified as a water-scarce country with water resources per capita being below the global benchmark of 1,000 cubic meters. In 2010, the estimated per capita water resource available was about 586 cubic meters for all uses. This scarcity is expected to worsen by 2030 and 2050 when per capita water resources is projected to be about 393 and 294 cubic meters respectively. This poses a serious threat to socio-economic 1

2 development and the integrity of national ecosystems. Catchment degradation compounds these challenges by increasing the intensity of flooding and reducing water storage capacity through reservoir sedimentation. In response to these challenges, the Enhancing Water Security and Climate Resilience Project ( the Project ), financed through a credit by the International Development Association (IDA), is planned to be implemented by MEWNR from The project was agreed by the Government of Kenya and the World Bank in the World Bank s Country Partnership Strategy ( ) to support a significant transformation of the water sector fully aligned with Kenya s Vision 2030, as well as the productive, environmental and social needs of the country. The project will include the following activities/components: (i) water resources development investments, including storage for all purposes; (ii) climate resilience and climate risk management investments; and (iii) water resources management investments, including institutional support. As part of the KWSCRP, an Impact Evaluation (IE) will be undertaken in order to determine the net contribution of the project and its interventions. A rigorous IE serves to establish the causal linkages between a project or intervention and a set of outcomes of interest. In order to estimate the causal relationship between the project (treatment) and the outcomes of interest, a counterfactual is required in other words, a comparison group that shows what would have happened to the target group in the absence of the intervention. Without that counterfactual, specific outcomes of interest can still be tracked among those who receive the intervention (treated group) through conventional M&E tools; however, it cannot be established that the observed progress in specific outcomes is due to the intervention (treatment). IE and M&E are thus complementary methods for results monitoring and evaluation. The field coordinator will be contracted under the MEWNR to provide day-to-day support to the IE and monitor field activities as detailed below. 2. Objective of the Consultancy The objective of this Consultancy is to support MEWNR on the design of the project s IE and implement the baseline data collection phase of the evaluation. The consultant s main responsibility will be to coordinate and supervise the implementation of the IE studies in the field, working closely with the MEWNR and the WB Project team (including the IE specialists). The consultant will also be responsible for delivering training on IE to the MEWNR, as needed, in order to build technical skills and capacity for the use of IE. The consultant s overall responsibility will be to ensure alignment and coordination between MEWNR and the WB IE team, in designing and specially implementing the KWSCRP s IE. 2

3 3. Scope of Services The consultant will prepare regular progress reports, communicate on an ongoing basis with MEWNR team and the WB Project team/ie specialists, and provide day-to-day support on technical and operational tasks related to the IE. The consultant will be responsible for the following specific activities, amongst others: i. Provide input, to the broader IE research team, to finalize a rigorous impact evaluation identification strategy and the implementation protocol for the IE. This includes input on the key questions to be addressed, the quality and mode of treatments to be used, the results framework indicators to be used, data sources and sample sizes (including sampling framework and field procedures), timeline, budget, etc. ii. Finalize terms of reference for data collection and other documents that might be necessary for initiating the procurement of the data collection work, and participate in the procurement of the baseline survey, including the negotiations with the firm, finalization of the TOR and review of inception report. iii. Prepare and submit documentation and protocols to obtain Institutional Review Board approval to conduct survey work with human subjects if necessary. iv. Monitor the entire data collection process, including questionnaire and manual drafting, training of enumerators, and data entry including visit survey points to verify compliance with field procedures and adherence to the selected sample and evaluation of quality of the data. v. Build capacity for data management and data analysis within MEWNR through regular structured workshops on IE methods and practice and day-to-day support. As needed, organize and conduct capacity-building and training workshops to support and strengthen the Project s M&E and Impact evaluation teams. Organize refresher training in M&E and impact evaluation for project and implementing partner staff and primary stakeholders. vi. Work with the project staff to prepare periodic progress reports, including key-stage reports, monthly reports and end of assignment report jointly with the project team to be submitted to the Project Manager, KWSCRP on his/her activities. vii. Keep impact evaluation team and relevant members of the project implementation team routinely updated on activities, concerns, and decisions that need to be made. Provide routine updates on activities, 3

4 plans, and any observations or emerging findings that may be of importance to impact evaluation team. viii. Participate in meetings with the MEWNR, WB and other stakeholders or partners when necessary. ix. Manage data documentation, storage and dissemination. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring proper and comprehensive documentation of the impact evaluation activities, as well as making sure all data and corresponding documentation is properly stored. x. Prepare work plan and budget and track and oversee expenditures for all activities and expenses related to impact evaluation, keeping activities on budget, initiating changes to the budget where needed, and figuring out ways to control costs. xi. Provide any other support to MEWNR on aspects related to IE, as needed. 4. Deliverables Final deliverables will be agreed with the MEWNR. They will be submitted to MEWNR for approval, and will subsequently be forwarded to the WB IE team on a routine basis for review and no-objection, as per the agreed upon procurement policies and procedures. The consultant, with support from the MEWNR and the IE team, will be responsible for the following specific deliverables, amongst others: a. A Memorandum of Understanding with MEWNR on the terms of use of the data. b. Terms of Reference for baseline data collection firm. c. IE implementation manual, including operational guidelines to adhere to the design, data and sample sizes, sampling framework and field procedures. d. Household and community-level baseline survey questionnaires. e. Manuals for training of survey enumerators and supervisors. f. Monitoring reports on data collection and the roll out of the interventions. g. Clean baseline data files with accompanying Stata do-files and documentation. h. Documentation of all baseline data. i. Training courses on statistical analysis of micro data for MEWNR (and other Government) officials, at minimum using STATA or SPSS, as needed. j. Additional support to MEWNR, as needed, on aspects related to IE, e.g., trainings, workshops, presentations, etc. 5. Qualifications and Experience The consultant must have the following skills and expertise: 4

5 At least a Master s degree in economics, public policy or related field with strong quantitative research skills is essential, preferably with a concentration in development economics, impact evaluation and applied micro-econometrics. Technical expertise and experience of impact evaluation in the field and econometric analysis including conducting, managing and designing field work and data collection. A proficient working knowledge of MS office and STATA. Excellent written English communication skills, with focus on research protocols, research papers and descriptive reports for diverse audience. Exceptional organizational skills, ability to facilitate communication between various levels of management and work independently in order to meet deadlines. Previous experience with WB-IDA supported project with impact evaluation in developing countries is highly desirable. The following skills will be an added advantage: Directly relevant experience working in Kenya CS-Pro and SPSS knowledge Working knowledge of Swahili Teaching experience would be an advantage 6. Place of Work The Consultant will be working in offices provided by MEWNR. The Consultant will need to be in frequent direct contact with the various consultants, including the team of specialists hired by the Government of Kenya to support the specific PMU activities. 7. Time-frame, Duration and Commencement of the Consultancy The duration for this position is expected to be 1 (one) year and will be subject to extension after 6 months based on acceptable performance. 8. Reporting Scheme The Consultant will be a full/part time member of the Project Preparation Team and will report to the Project Manager of Project Mangement Unit (PMU) and to the Component Coordinator at the MEWNR. The Consultant will also coordinate his/her activities with other consultants hired under the project and liaise as necessary with the WB experts who are supporting the Project. 9. Remuneration and Payment Schedule 5

6 Remuneration will be based on international competitive rates for this specific specialized field of knowledge and will reflect the selected candidate s area of expertise and relevant work experience, provided he or she has satisfactorily fulfilled all requirements to become a candidate for this Consultancy. The Consultant will be paid on a monthly basis, based on schedules agreed at the negotiation stage, and the actual calendar of payments and the specific amounts to be paid per month will be disclosed by the Project Manager of PMU. Costs incurred by the consultant in the realization of duty will be agreed upon in advance with the Project Manager and should abide to the regulations established by GoK and/or WB for this type of disbursements. Costs will be reimbursed upon submission of a statement of expense and supporting documentation that thoroughly complies and satisfies the aforementioned regulations. 10. Selection Method Selection of an Individual Consultant in accordance with World Bank s Guidelines for Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits dated January 2011, and the Guidelines for Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers dated January Qualified candidates should send their resume and a brief (maximum 300 words) statement of interest to Susumu Yoshida (syoshida@worldbank.org). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but the position will be filled as soon as possible. 6