Developing An Evaluation Terms Of Reference (tor) Training Course

The evaluation terms of reference (TOR) lays the groundwork and sets the guideposts for an evaluation’s future success. Knowing how to develop a clear and comprehensive TOR is an essential skill for commissioners and funders, for new and mid-career professionals, for program managers, and for proposal writers!

Participants will learn how to get down to “TOR business” and increase the quality and even impact of evaluations, while saving resources in the long run.

Duration    5 Days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This is a general training is targeting a variety of programme staff, management team members and thematic staff, Project Management Officials, government officials, programme managers, policy makers and programme implementers.

Objectives

The training will enable participants to.

• Effectively plan, develop, and write a TOR.
• Ensure the TOR is clear, specifies important requirements, and complies with regulations without being unnecessarily constraining.
• Use the TOR as an integral evaluation management tool for selecting evaluation teams and guiding their work.
• Understand how proposal writers and evaluators read a TOR
• Increase the quality of the commissioned evaluations.

Course Outline

Module 1: Laying the groundwork of the TOR

Builds the groundwork for developing the TOR. We will explore what needs to be in place for launching the TOR, set up the first guideposts, and tackle the resource question. Using case examples, checklists, and group work, Module 1 will teach participants how to:

•  Time the TOR in the project cycle
• Assess the feasibility and readiness for the TOR
• Define the scope and objectives of the so-called “evaluand.”
• Present a useful intervention logic.

Module 2: Developing the TOR

Focuses on developing and writing down-to-earth TORs. Building on the groundwork from Module 1, we will explore and work on the essential elements of the TOR needed to productively guide the evaluation process. Module 2 will teach participants how to:

• Frame realistic evaluation questions.
• Frame the evaluation approach and methods without over-specifying.
• Develop a suitable profile for the evaluation team.
• Set out tasks and the work plan.

Certification

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

Training Venue

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

Airport Pick Up and Accommodation

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request.

Terms Of Payment

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent.