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IDRC Seeks Independent Evaluation Team for Step Change Climate Adaptation Program

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), a Canadian federal Crown corporation, is seeking a qualified team to conduct an independent summative evaluation of the Step Change (Activer le changement) program, a CA$28.5 million Canada-Netherlands initiative supporting equitable, locally led climate adaptation in 19 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. - Government Buyer: - International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Procurement Services division, headquartered at 45 O’Connor Street, Suite 500, Ottawa, ON, Canada - Products/Services Requested: - Independent evaluation services for the Step Change program - Assessment of program outcomes, design, implementation, and contributions to locally led climate adaptation - Evaluation of gender equality and social inclusion integration - Deliverables: evaluation design, data collection and analysis, preliminary and final reports, and communication products - Notable Requirements: - Evaluation team must have expertise in climate adaptation, development research, gender equality, social inclusion, and research evaluation methodologies - Compliance with IDRC's safeguarding and ethical standards is mandatory - Work will be performed primarily remotely, with travel for 1-2 consultants expected in October during the contract period - Contract budget is capped at CAD $140,000 - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as the requirement is for professional evaluation services - The procurement is open to competitive bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Description

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is requesting proposals for a team to undertake an evaluation of the Step Change program. The evaluation aims to provide an independent summative assessment of the program's progress towards its objectives, examining the relevance and use of knowledge produced, the effectiveness of mobilization and awareness approaches, and their contribution to accelerating locally led adaptation. The contract duration is estimated at 9 months, starting from July 1, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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