Points of Evaluation / Scope of Work

The evaluation would focus on relevant topics such as:

• Review of Project Documentation
  Conduct a review of project plans, reports, monitoring data, and other relevant materials to understand the scope and progress of the project, e.g. the successes achieved in the Milestones defined in the Grant Agreement under 1.3.

• Conduct Stakeholder Consultations & Understand Environment / External Factors
  Engage with key stakeholders, including project beneficiaries (children and families), project staff, partners, and other relevant parties, to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. 
  The influx of Burmese migrants as a result of the ongoing civil war in Myanmar is an example of an unexpected impact on BDF’s activities and the project. Include the effects of such factors on the project.

• Evaluate Project Outcomes
  Assess the project’s relevance in addressing the needs of vulnerable children and families, evaluate the effectiveness of project activities and outputs in achieving intended outcomes, analyze the efficiency of resource utilization throughout the project. Identify the impact of the nursery and other interventions on children and their families. Providing recommendations on how BDF’s approach of “Education for All” can improve.

• Provide Strategic Recommendations
  Offer actionable insights to help Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) enhance its programmatic response to early childhood development and education access. Focus recommendations on scalability and alignment with systemic change goals. Provide recommendations aligned with Julius Baer Foundation strategy, highlighting synergies with Baan Dek Foundation activities.

• Final Evaluation Report
  Prepare and deliver a comprehensive report summarizing the evaluation findings, conclusions, and strategic recommendations of maximum 20 pages. A question evaluation framework will be shared with the evaluator to guide the content of the report and will be discussed at the evaluation inception meeting. 
  Prepare and deliver a PPT file of about 10 slides summarizing key findings and recommendations. Provide all supporting materials, such as raw data, transcripts, and analytical files, as part of the final deliverable.

Timeframe & Budget

The consultant shall provide a detailed workplan with a timeline, including an inception meeting, document review, visits and interviews, analysis, and presentation of the key findings.

The evaluation shall be completed by June 30, 2025.
Budget range: 110,000 THB to 180,000 THB 

Proposals will be evaluated based on a quality/cost assessment. Therefore, it is essential that the consultant provides a detailed budget, clearly justifying all associated costs.

• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluating projects related to education, early childhood development, social work, or international development.

• Strong expertise in research, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

• Knowledge in inequality and societal change.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Thai, including the ability to write reports and present information (some documents will be available only in Thai language).

Documents for Submission

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of consultant(s).

• Technical Proposal: A proposal outlining methodology, work plan, and timeline.

• Financial Proposal: A budget breakdown specifying all costs associated with the consultancy.

• Sample Report: An example of a similar evaluation report previously conducted by the consultant.

Evaluation criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Quality and feasibility of the proposed methodology.

• The clarity, appropriateness, and practicality of the methodology for achieving the evaluation objectives.

• Consultant’s relevant experience and qualifications.

  • The consultant’s demonstrated expertise, relevant qualifications, and past experience in similar evaluations.

• Cost-effectiveness of the financial proposal.

  • The alignment of the financial proposal with the scope of work and its overall value for money.

How to Apply

• If you are interested in applying for the position of Consultancy, please send your application in PDF format.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in English.

• Candidates should not submit any additional documents outside of what is requested in compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019). By applying for this position, all candidates are subject to BDF Data Protection Policy.

**Important: Only a complete application (CV + related proposal(s) + two references) will be considered. ** 

Equal opportunity: Baan Dek Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The organization shall not discriminate and will take affirmative and actionable measures against discrimination in advertisements for employment, recruitment, and other conditions of employment, preventing discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 

Child Safeguarding: To comply with BDF’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, the selected candidate will be requested to submit a copy of his/her criminal record (or clearance certificate) and 2 professional references’ contact details in adherence to BDF’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, PSEA Policy, and Fraud and Bribery Policy.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 15 March 2025 (Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected).

Contact Persons

For more information please contact:

Zwe Lynn Ko (Mr)  
M&E Coordinator
zwelynnko@baandekfoundation.org
Baan Dek Foundation 
https://www.baandekfoundation.org/