RfP: Evaluation of Pool d’Urgence Congo (PUC), DRC

The MSF Stockholm Evaluation Unit (SEU), based in Sweden, is one of three MSF units tasked to manage and guide evaluations of MSF’s operational projects, and works primarily with Operational Centre Brussels (OCB).

The SEU is now requesting proposals to conduct an evaluation of the Pool d’Urgence Congo (PUC), in DRC.

The objective of the PUC is to reduce mortality and morbidity among populations affected by medical and humanitarian emergencies in the 15 provinces where it intervenes. In 2019, it underwent important changes to address a number of identified issues, such as the lack of responsiveness and flexibility, slow emergency management, and the lack of early detection of emergencies. The aim of the 2025 evaluation is to understand “how good” the PUC is today, its overall relevance and if it is fit for its purpose.

Deadline for application: January 15th, 2025

Expected start date: February 2025

End date: Final report no later than June 27th 2025

Expected deliverables include :

1.Theory of change

As a result of a participative process, present the theory of change of the PUC and what relevance looks like for the PUC.

2. Inception Report

Based on the first step, confirm the evaluation questions and propose a detailed evaluation proposal to answer them, including methodology.

3. Validation session(s)

At least one working session to create a space for discussion towards shared understanding of the findings, to facilitate discussions on lessons learned, co-create recommendations and enhance evaluation use.

4. Draft and Final Evaluation Report

As per SEU standards. It will answer the evaluation questions and will include conclusions, lessons learned and recommendations, addressing feedback received during validation session(s) and written feedback loop.

Profile / Requirements for evaluator(s)

Requirements:

• Proven competencies in evaluation, including proven experience in leading and facilitating participatory evaluation processes.
• Proven competencies in humanitarian project design and implementation.
• Proven competencies in designing and evaluating program theory (project logic/theory of change.
• Management/leadership skills and experience.
• Language requirements: English and French (Fluent)

Assets:

• Experience in humanitarian medical emergency response.
• MSF experience and/or understanding.
• Experience in DRC and/or understanding of the DRC context.