| Overview : In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, all full- and medium-sized UNDPsupported GEF-financed projects are required to undergo a Terminal Evaluation (TE) at the end of the project. This Terms of Reference (ToR) sets out the expectations for the National Consultant for the TE of the full-sized project titled Realizing the inclusive and sustainable development in the BCLME region through the improved ocean governance and the integrated management of ocean use and marine resources – BCLME III Project (PIMS 5313) implemented through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project started in January 2017 and is in its 6th year of implementation. The TE process must follow the guidance outlined in the document ‘Guidance for Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-Supported, GEF-Financed Projects’ http://web.undp.org/evaluation/guideline/documents/GEF/TE_GuidanceforUNDP-supportedGEFfinancedProjects.pdf and the UNDP Evaluation guideline (http://web.undp.org/evaluation/guideline/documents/PDF/UNDP_Evaluation_Guidelines.pdf ). The project was designed to contribute to the realization of a coordinated regional approach to the long-term conservation, protection, rehabilitation, enhancement and sustainable use of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) in order to provide economic, environmental and social benefits and well-being to the region. This is to be achieved through the domestication and implementation of the Benguela Current Convention (BCC) and accompanying Strategic Action Programme (SAP). The project puts strong emphasis on supporting the BCC countries (Angola, Namibia and South Africa) in strengthening and integrating policy, institutional, and management structures and protocols in order to realise transboundary benefits. Furthermore, the project aims to mainstream transboundary priorities into national policy framework, while linking them to national development plans and strategies, and to catalyze private sector finance into the BCC implementation and stress reduction activities in the region. The project builds on the earlier GEF support to the BCC which assisted the three countries in delivering a tripartite Commission for integrated ecosystem management, a regional LME Convention and a wealth of foundational science upon which to base long-term monitoring for change. The project aims to consolidate this process to deliver real and sustainable stress reduction activities across all sectors and with a strong emphasis on inter-sectoral cooperation and partnerships. The TE will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects. The TE will assess the achievement of project results against what was expected to be achieved and draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming. The TE report promotes accountability and transparency and assesses the extent of project accomplishments. The TE will also review the project’s strategy and its risks regarding sustainability |
