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I. BACKGROUND
The Bukit Barisan Selatan is one of three national parks which were inscribed
on the UNESCO list of world heritage sites as the ‘Tropical Rainforest
Heritage of Sumatra’ in 2004. In 2011 the site was added to the list of ‘world
heritage sites in danger’, as a result of concerns about encroachment, road
building, illegal logging, poaching, and poor governance. The project will
complement and support several elements of the required actions for the
removal of the site from the in-danger list, for BBS, and so contribute to
reducing pressure on Government of Indonesia (GoI) for action on these
issues. The project also addresses objectives and activities under the National
Strategy and Action Plans for Sumatran Tiger, Rhino, and Asian Elephant and
human-wildlife conflict, as well as Indonesian commitments under the
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
With funding support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment,
Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety (BMU), in partnership with the KfW
Entwicklungsbank, WCS - IP will facilitate the execution of the EPR for the
selected proposals/consultants.
1. Learning
The EPR will focus on assessing reasons why certain results have not been
achieved and understanding any underlying problems. Results of the
consultation is expected to provide recommendation for improvement actions
at the final year, including prioritization of existing project activities and
developing specific activities aimed to accelerate Project achievement and
leveraging impacts, as well as adjustment on project budgets to better achieve
the objectives. The review should draw key lessons learned and best
practices to contribute for improvement in scaling up the project
implementation as well as for similar conservation projects regarding
integrative conservation approaches in the protected areas.
2. Accountability
The result of the end of project review will be reported to KfW by WCS to
enhance accountability, credibility and transparency of the project – with
particular regard to enabling KfW to comprehensively fulfil its mandate in
terms of fiduciary responsibility vis-à-vis the German Gvt.
The external end of project review will cover the duration of the project from its
starting date in October 2017 to the estimated near-end project in December
2023 (12 Semesters). The result of the End Project Review will be reported to
KFW / IKI / BMU by February 2024. Audiences for the evaluation are Wildlife
Conservation Society (WCS), Yayasan Badak Indonesia (YABI), and KFW/ IKI
/ BMU.
The main tasks of the EPR Mission include but are not limited to the following
aspects,
Assess the process of ascertaining the Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
of participating communities to a) the project, b) project livelihood support measures.
Assess the overall and detail progress under project procurement and highlight
remaining challenges/shortcomings.
Complete inventory list of procured items in use by time and location (so far
necessary).
Review the capacity building measures implemented by the Project and assess
their appropriateness and suitability for achieving the Project objectives; this may be
complemented by evaluating skills and qualifications of the assigned staff. Prepare an
adjusted budget for capacity building and training, if necessary.
III. REQUIREMENTS
Applicant Qualification:
Proposal Qualification:
1. Technical Proposal: This should outline the proposed scope of work, including
a thorough explanation of the quantitative and qualitative methodology to be
employed, a detailed time schedule, and a description of the profile and demonstrated
expertise.
- Are the project design, structure, and approach relevant in addressing the
identified needs, issues and challenges?
- How to best shift the resources that will not be implemented due to the
changes in the key contextual factor to improve the project output?
- Reflecting on the current project design, since the project structure has
changed, what recommendation can be provided in terms of capacity of
team/partners and structure for Scaling up the Project?
Criterion 2: Efficiency
- Is the project delivering value for money in that costs are reasonable given
the outputs and outcomes generated?
E.g. does the current and planned investment (both in terms of financial and
human resources) for livelihood support in 10 villages reasonable given the outputs
and outcomes generated?
- Are the available technical and financial resources adequate to achieve the
project´s intended results?
E.g. Are the resources adequate for protecting the whole 10,000 hectares of
protected area of IPZ ? How to achieve the best impact with limited resources?
E.g. Is the design of project structure especially with Project Coordination Unit
and the distribution of implementing staff distributed between NGOs with its roles
and responsibilities relevant in efficiently manage the project?
Criterion 3: Effectiveness
What lessons can be taken and applied to improve effectiveness in the coming
years?
- In particular, what lessons learned and best practice in aligning protection of natural
resources (through smart patrol, Integrated Prevention Model) with community
development activities and partnership engagement that can be derived?
Criterion 4: Sustainability
Is the approach used likely to ensure a continued benefit after the end of the
project?
1. Is the SMART patrol will likely be implemented effectively after the project
ends?
2. Will the focal villages continue to develop the Village Annual Plan based on
the Sustainable Livelihood Approach and Village Conservation Agreements?
3. Will the farmer groups (nursery and forest farmer groups) and Village Saving
and Loan Association developed and facilitated in the 10 focal villages continue to
develop and achieve its goal?
Are alternative or additional measures (i.e. capacity building, institutional
framework, awareness raising, participation of vulnerable groups etc.) needed and, if
so, what is required to ensure continued sustainability and positive impact?
Which measures are possibly required in addition – and by whom and when –
to enhance/ improve on the long-term sustainability of the project´s interventions? =>
Exit Strategy
Does the project have an ongoing risk management and monitoring system in
place, in order to be able to adapt to changing context? Which improvements can be
made?
Methodology Considerations
The defined criteria for the project evaluation will be assessed through a mix
of methods:
1. Project Progress Reports (form 1st up to the 12th Technical Project Report)
4. Risk Register
Survey, observation and site visit. Site visit will be conducted to selected
locations for reviewing project progresses, physical verification of measures
implemented on site (notably equipment and infrastructure) and assessment of
suitability with regard to the project´s intended results.
Interviews with project partners and selected stakeholders. The interview will
focus on project managers from each partner and selection of key stakeholders in the
current project context and where information is required in order to answer
important learning questions.