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Integrated Emergency Response for El Niño Drought-Affected Communities is available at Oxfam in Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Across regions, from the local to the global, we work with people to bring change that lasts. OVERVIEW Title and brief description of the assignment EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT AN ENDLINE EVALUATION: Integrated Emergency Response for El Niño Drought-Affected Communities in Zambia Assignment location Southern Province: Gwembe, Namwala and Sinazongwe Districts. Western Province: Kalabo, Kaoma and Mongu Districts. Contract start date 10th September 2026 How to apply Interested individual consultants, consultancy firms or research institutions meeting the above requirements are invited to submit their applications electronically.Applications must include: Technical Proposal; Financial Proposal; CV(s) of proposed consultant/team members; Company/consultancy profile where applicable; Evidence of relevant previous assignments; and At least two professional references for comparable assignments. See section ‘8. Application Process’ for further details Application deadline 31st August,2026 Specific considerations PURPOSE OF THIS CONSULTANCY The direct motive for this procurement of consultancy services is to provide an independent, systematic and evidence-based assessment of the project’s performance, results and contribution to improved wellbeing among drought-affected communities in Zambia. The evaluation will determine the extent to which the project achieved its intended outcomes and outputs, assess changes against baseline values and project targets, and examine the relevance, effectiveness, coverage, sustainability and inclusiveness of the interventions. The evaluation will also strengthen accountability to affected populations, implementing partners, Oxfam and the donor, while generating practical learning to inform future humanitarian response and resilience programming. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT Southern Africa experienced one of the most severe droughts in decades, exacerbated by the 2024–2025 El Niño phenomenon and significantly below-average rainfall. The crisis severely affected food and water security, livelihoods and access to essential services while increasing protection risks, particularly for women, girls, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. In response to the crisis, Oxfam Canada and its partners are implementing an 18-month Integrated Emergency Response for El Niño Drought Affected Communities across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique. In Zambia, the project is implemented in Gwembe, Namwala and Sinazongwe Districts in Southern Province and Kalabo, Kaoma and Mongu Districts in Western Province, working through Keepers Zambia Foundation and Women for Change. The intervention integrates three key humanitarian pillars: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) The project supports the rehabilitation and improvement of critical WASH infrastructure, including water points and sanitation facilities, alongside hygiene promotion and menstrual health interventions. Community structures, including WASH Committees, are strengthened to promote community ownership and sustainability. Food Security and Cash Assistance The project provides cash assistance to vulnerable drought-affected households to enable them to meet essential food, and survival needs while reducing reliance on harmful coping strategies. Protection and SGBV Prevention and Response Protection and SGBV risk mitigation are integrated across the response. Interventions include strengthening community-based protection structures, referral pathways, safeguarding systems, safe spaces and access to information and services, with particular attention to women and girls. As the project approaches completion, Oxfam intends to commission an independent Endline Evaluation to assess project performance, establish endline values for relevant indicators, measure changes against baseline values and targets, document results and lessons, and generate actionable recommendations for future humanitarian and resilience programming. SCOPE OF WORK The evaluation will cover project implementation in: Southern Province: Gwembe, Namwala and Sinazongwe Districts. Western Province: Kalabo, Kaoma and Mongu Districts. The evaluation will cover relevant project interventions implemented from project inception to the endline period. Stakeholders are expected to include, as appropriate: Project participants and affected communities; Women, men, girls and boys; Persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups; WASH and Protection Committees; Community leaders; Relevant government departments and local authorities; Service providers; Keepers Zambia Foundation; Women for Change; Oxfam programme and MEAL teams; and Other relevant humanitarian stakeholders. Specific tasks related to this scope of work are outlined as: The consultant is expected to propose a rigorous mixed-methods evaluation design combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. The proposed methodology should demonstrate how credible comparisons will be made between baseline and endline findings and how quantitative and qualitative evidence will be triangulated.At minimum, the methodology should include: Desk Review Review of relevant project documentation, including: Project proposal and results framework; Performance Measurement Framework; Baseline assessment; Monitoring and progress reports; Cash assistance/PDM information where applicable; Accountability and feedback data; Partner reports; WASH monitoring information; Protection monitoring information; and Other relevant programme documentation. Quantitative Component The consultant should propose an appropriate sampling design and household survey methodology capable of generating reliable endline estimates. The proposal should clearly explain: Sampling framework; Sample size determination; Confidence level and margin of error; Sampling procedures; Treatment of baseline comparability; Indicator calculations; Disaggregation requirements; Data quality controls; and Statistical analysis methods. Qualitative Component Qualitative approaches should complement and explain quantitative findings and may include: Key Informant Interviews; Focus Group Discussions; Community consultations; Direct observation; Most Significant Change or selected case studies, where appropriate; and Interviews with implementing partners, local authorities and relevant service providers. Data Disaggregation Where relevant and technically feasible, findings should be disaggregated by: Sex; Age; Disability status; Geographic location/district; Household vulnerability category; and Other relevant characteristics. Triangulation The consultant will be expected to systematically triangulate quantitative data, qualitative evidence, monitoring information and stakeholder perspectives to strengthen the credibility of findings. EXPECTED OUTPUTS Overall objective The purpose of the Endline Evaluation is to provide an independent, systematic, and evidence-based assessment of the project’s performance, results, and contribution to improved well-being among drought-affected communities in Zambia. Specific outputs The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs: The Endline Evaluation will specifically: Establish endline values for relevant outcome and output indicators contained in the project’s Performance Measurement Framework (PMF), disaggregated as required. Measure changes between baseline and endline values and assess progress against agreed project targets. Assess the extent to which expected outcomes have been achieved across: WASH; Food Security and Cash Assistance; and Protection and SGBV prevention and response. Assess changes in access to safe drinking water, appropriate sanitation facilities, hygiene services and hygiene practices among targeted communities. Assess changes in household food security, food consumption patterns, livelihood coping strategies and households’ ability to meet basic food and survival needs. Assess the effectiveness, accessibility, utilisation and perceived quality of protection and SGBV information, referral and response services. Assess beneficiary satisfaction and community perceptions regarding the relevance, timeliness, accessibility, quality and effectiveness of project interventions. Assess the functionality and effectiveness of accountability mechanisms, including community feedback and complaints response mechanisms. Assess the functionality and prospects for sustainability of WASH infrastructure, WASH Committees, Protection Committees, referral mechanisms and other community structures established or strengthened through the project. Examine the extent to which gender, age, disability, protection and other vulnerability considerations were effectively integrated into project design, implementation, monitoring and results. Identify significant intended and unintended results, implementation challenges, good practices and lessons emerging from the intervention. Generate clear, practical and prioritised recommendations for strengthening future humanitarian response, recovery and resilience programming WASH Food Security & Cash Assistance GBV/Protection Establish endline values for relevant outcome and output indicators contained in the project’s PMF. Establish endline values for relevant outcome and output indicators contained in the project’s PMF. Establish endline values for relevant outcome and output indicators contained in the project’s PMF. Measure changes between baseline and endline values and assess progress against agreed project targets. Measure changes between baseline and endline values and assess progress against agreed project targets. Measure changes between baseline and endline values and assess progress against agreed project targets. Assess the extent to which expected WASH outcomes have been achieved. Assess the extent to which expected Food Security and Cash Assistance outcomes have been achieved. Assess the extent to which expected Protection and SGBV prevention and response outcomes have been achieved. Assess changes in access to safe drinking water, appropriate sanitation facilities, hygiene services, and hygiene practices among targeted communities. Assess changes in household food security, food consumption patterns, livelihood coping strategies, and households’ ability to meet basic food and survival needs. Assess the effectiveness, accessibility, utilisation, and perceived quality of protection and SGBV information, referral, and response services. Assess beneficiary satisfaction and community perceptions regarding the relevance, timeliness, accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of WASH interventions. Assess beneficiary satisfaction and community perceptions regarding the relevance, timeliness, accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of Food Security and Cash Assistance interventions. Assess beneficiary satisfaction and community perceptions regarding the relevance, timeliness, accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of Protection and SGBV interventions. Assess the functionality and prospects for sustainability of WASH infrastructure and WASH Committees. Assess the sustainability of food security and cash assistance outcomes where applicable. Assess the functionality and prospects for sustainability of Protection Committees, referral mechanisms, and other protection-related community structures. Assess the functionality and effectiveness of accountability mechanisms, including community feedback and complaints response mechanisms. Assess the functionality and effectiveness of accountability mechanisms, including community feedback and complaints response mechanisms. Assess the functionality and effectiveness of accountability mechanisms, including community feedback and complaints response mechanisms. Examine how gender, age, disability, protection, and other vulnerability considerations were integrated into WASH programming. Examine how gender, age, disability, protection, and other vulnerability considerations were integrated into Food Security and Cash Assistance programming. Examine how gender, age, disability, protection, and other vulnerability considerations were integrated into Protection and SGBV programming. Identify significant intended and unintended results, implementation challenges, good practices, and lessons learned. Identify significant intended and unintended results, implementation challenges, good practices, and lessons learned. Identify significant intended and unintended results, implementation challenges, good practices, and lessons learned. Generate clear, practical, and prioritised recommendations for strengthening future WASH programming. Generate clear, practical, and prioritised recommendations for strengthening future Food Security and Cash Assistance programming. Generate clear, practical, and prioritised recommendations for strengthening future Protection and SGBV programming. Cross-Cutting Objectives (Applicable to All Themes) Establish endline values for PMF indicators. Measure changes between baseline and endline values and assess progress against targets. Assess beneficiary satisfaction and community perceptions. Assess accountability and complaints/feedback mechanisms. Examine integration of gender, age, disability, protection, and vulnerability considerations. Identify lessons learned, good practices, challenges, and unintended outcomes. Generate recommendations for future humanitarian, recovery, and resilience programming. METHODOLOGY The consultant is expected to propose a rigorous mixed-methods evaluation design combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. The proposed methodology should demonstrate how credible comparisons will be made between baseline and endline findings and how quantitative and qualitative evidence will be triangulated.At minimum, the methodology should include: Desk Review Review of relevant project documentation, including: Project proposal and results framework; Performance Measurement Framework; Baseline assessment; Monitoring and progress reports; Cash assistance/PDM information where applicable; Accountability and feedback data; Partner reports; WASH monitoring information; Protection monitoring information; and •Other relevant programme documentation. Quantitative Component The consultant should propose an appropriate sampling design and household survey methodology capable of generating reliable endline estimates. The proposal should clearly explain: Sampling framework; Sample size determination; Confidence level and margin of error; Sampling procedures; Treatment of baseline comparability; Indicator calculations; Disaggregation requirements; Data quality controls; and •Statistical analysis methods. Qualitative Component Qualitative approaches should complement and explain quantitative findings and may include: Key Informant Interviews; Focus Group Discussions; Community consultations; Direct observation; Most Significant Change or selected case studies, where appropriate; and Interviews with implementing partners, local authorities and relevant service providers. Data Disaggregation Where relevant and technically feasible, findings should be disaggregated by: Sex; Age; Disability status; Geographic location/district; Household vulnerability category; and Other relevant characteristics. Triangulation The consultant will be expected to systematically triangulate quantitative data, qualitative evidence, monitoring information and stakeholder perspectives to strengthen the credibility of findings. Gender, Disability and Inclusion The evaluation must apply a strong Gender Equality and Social Inclusion lens. The methodology should enable the evaluation to determine whether different groups experienced project interventions and results differently and identify barriers that may have affected equitable access and participation. The consultant should demonstrate how the evaluation will safely and meaningfully include women, girls, persons with disabilities and other potentially marginalised groups. Accountability, Safeguarding and Ethical Considerations The evaluation must comply with appropriate ethical standards and Oxfam’s safeguarding and data protection requirements. The consultant will be expected to ensure: Voluntary and informed consent; Confidentiality and anonymity; Secure management and storage of data; Do-no-harm principles; Appropriate safeguarding procedures; Safe and culturally appropriate engagement with vulnerable populations; Appropriate referral procedures where safeguarding or protection concerns arise; and Survivor-centred approaches when handling sensitive SGBV-related information. The evaluation should avoid unnecessary collection of personally identifiable or sensitive information. The technical proposal should include a clear Data Quality Assurance Plan covering the full evaluation process. This should include measures for: Enumerator recruitment and training; Tool translation where required; Pre-testing and revision of instruments; Digital data collection where appropriate; Daily field-level data quality checks; Completeness and consistency checks; Supervision and spot checks; Data cleaning and validation; Management of missing values and outliers; Qualitative data quality assurance; Documentation of indicator calculations; and Secure data management. Oxfam reserves the right to undertake independent quality assurance checks during fieldwork. Planned timeline Key Deliverables The consultant will be responsible for delivering: Deliverable Expected Content 1. Inception Report Refined methodology, evaluation matrix, sampling framework, workplan, data analysis plan, ethical and safeguarding approach 2. Data Collection Tools Final quantitative and qualitative tools, including digital versions where applicable 3. Enumerator Training and Pre-test Training, field testing and documented revisions to tools 4. Field Data Collection Complete quantitative and qualitative data collection across selected evaluation sites 5. Clean Datasets Clean, fully labelled datasets, codebooks, qualitative transcripts/notes and supporting documentation 6. Preliminary Findings Presentation Presentation of emerging findings to Oxfam and partners 7. Draft Evaluation Report Full analytical report addressing the evaluation objectives and questions 8. Updated PMF/Indicator Table Baseline, target and endline values with appropriate disaggregation 9. Validation Presentation Presentation and discussion of findings and recommendations 10. Final Evaluation Report Final report incorporating consolidated feedback 11. Evaluation Data Package Final tools, cleaned datasets, transcripts, analytical files and other agreed evaluation materials The final report should include an Executive Summary, background, evaluation purpose and scope, methodology and limitations, findings, conclusions, lessons learned, recommendations and relevant annexes. Recommendations should be specific, prioritised and linked directly to evaluation findings. Indicative Level of Effort The assignment is expected to require approximately 31 working days. Activity Indicative Days Contracting and commencement 0.5 Desk review, methodology, inception report and tools 4 Inception presentation and approval 0.5 Enumerator training and pre-testing 3 Field data collection 8 Data cleaning, analysis and draft report preparation 10 Submission of draft report 0.5 Presentation and validation of findings 1 Incorporation of feedback and finalisation 3 Final presentation/submission 0.5 Total 31 days DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE Remuneration is based on submission of final deliverables according to the schedule below. No. Deliverables or Documents to be delivered Estimated Dates % Payment 1 DELIVERABLE 1 [Inception Report TBA [20% total budget] 2 DELIVERABLE 2 [Field Report] TBA [60% total budget] 3 DELIVERABLE 3 [Draft Evaluation Report] TBA 4 DELIVERABLE 4 [Final Report] TBA [20% total budget] TOTAL 100% PROFILE REQUIREMENTS The company/ individual(s) should have the following competencies: Essential Requirements The assignment requires an experienced consultant, consultancy firm, or multidisciplinary evaluation team with demonstrated expertise in humanitarian programming, monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning. The Lead Consultant, or the proposed team collectively where applicable, must meet the following minimum requirements: 1. Academic and Professional Qualifications A Master’s degree or higher in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Humanitarian Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Project Management, or another relevant discipline. 2. Relevant Professional Experience A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian and/or development programming, monitoring and evaluation, MEAL, research, assessments, evaluations, or related fields. 3. Humanitarian and Development Experience Demonstrated experience working with Oxfam, international or national NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, or other organisations implementing humanitarian and development programmes. 4. Humanitarian Technical Expertise Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in at least two of the following areas: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Food Security and Livelihoods Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Protection Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Humanitarian response and recovery programming 5. Evaluation and Research Experience Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting programme evaluations, assessments, or research using appropriate quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed-method approaches. 6. Contextual Knowledge Strong understanding of the Zambian humanitarian and development context, with demonstrated familiarity with Southern and Western Provinces, including their socio-economic conditions, livelihoods, cultural dynamics, vulnerability patterns, climate-related risks and humanitarian challenges. 7. Language and Community Engagement Skills The proposed team must demonstrate capacity to effectively engage affected communities, key informants and local stakeholders in Tonga and Lozi. Where the Lead Consultant is not proficient in both languages, the team must include appropriately qualified personnel with demonstrated proficiency in these languages. 8. Analytical and Reporting Capacity Strong analytical, synthesis, report-writing and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality evaluation reports and communicate complex findings clearly in English. Desired Qualifications and Experience Preference will be given to consultants or teams demonstrating the following additional qualifications and experience: Comparable Evaluation Experience: Demonstrated experience conducting at least three comparable evaluations, preferably baseline, endline, outcome or impact evaluations of humanitarian or humanitarian-development nexus programmes. Baseline-to-Endline Analysis: Proven experience conducting baseline-to-endline comparative analysis, including assessment of changes in key indicators and interpretation of programme contribution to observed results. Quantitative Expertise: Strong competence in quantitative research methods, including sampling design, sample-size determination, data quality assurance, statistical analysis and interpretation of quantitative findings. Qualitative and Participatory Expertise: Demonstrated experience applying qualitative and participatory approaches, including key informant interviews, focus group discussions, community consultations, case studies and participatory validation of findings. Gender, Protection and Inclusion: Demonstrated knowledge and application of gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, age-sensitive and protection-sensitive evaluation approaches. Accountability and Safeguarding: Strong understanding of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), confidentiality, informed consent and ethical research practices within humanitarian contexts. Humanitarian Standards: Familiarity with relevant humanitarian standards and evaluation frameworks, including the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), Sphere Standards, and other applicable sector standards. Data Management and Analysis: Demonstrated ability to use appropriate quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis software and to triangulate evidence from multiple sources. Stakeholder Engagement: Experience engaging diverse stakeholders, including affected populations, community structures, implementing partners, government institutions, traditional leadership and humanitarian/development actors. Country and Context Experience: Previous evaluation or research experience in Zambia, particularly Southern and Western Provinces, or in comparable humanitarian and climate-vulnerable contexts, will be an added advantage. Requirements for Consultancy Firms or Evaluation Teams Where a consultancy firm or multidisciplinary team is proposed, the team should collectively demonstrate an appropriate balance of technical and methodological expertise. At a minimum, the proposed team should provide sufficient capacity across quantitative research and statistical analysis; qualitative and participatory research; humanitarian MEAL and evaluation; WASH; food security, livelihoods and/or CVA; protection, gender and SGBV; and local language and contextual expertise in Tonga- and Lozi-speaking communities. The proposal should clearly indicate the Lead Consultant, roles and responsibilities of each team member, level of effort, relevant qualifications and experience, and how the combined expertise of the team meets the requirements of the assignment. APPLICATION PROCESS Submission deadline Quotations and applications must reach Oxfam no later than [31/08/2026 at 17:00 CAT]. Submission instructions Responses must be submitted electronically to: [ZambiaLogistics@oxfam.org.uk ] The subject of the mail should be – ENDLINE EVALUATION: INTEGRATED EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR EL NIÑO DROUGHT AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN ZAMBIA + [Name of bidder] Clarifications Any questions, remarks or requests for clarification can be sent up to 7 days before the submission deadline in writing. The (anonymised) questions will be answered to all applicants. Administrative compliance (list of documents to be submitted) Responses must be submitted and prepared in [English] and received by the deadline. To be shortlisted for evaluation against award criteria, the following documents must be included in the application: Administrative Criteria Importance 1 Technical proposal / approach paper to conduct the assignment and achieve objectives including methodology, proposed work plan and timelines Mandatory 2 Financial offer (price quotation) including budget and pricing All prices must appear in [ZMW], with and without VAT (specify the VAT rate if applicable) The total budget, which must include a detailed breakdown of costs by [deliverables / day / working hours]. The total budget proposed by the Consultant must include all costs that will be invoiced to Oxfam in the financial offer1: all technical services and activities e.g. research, report writing, analysis, instrument development costs; office related costs e.g. communications (phone), printing, IT costs (laptop), mail/courrier; travel related costs (including flights, taxi, car, visas, vaccination, prophylaxis, accommodation, food); relevant insurance; and travel to destination and from countries (economy class). Please provide a detailed breakdown of your daily rate and the number of days and resources required per activity, as well as the associated cost. Mandatory 3 Curriculum Vitae(s) (CV) of the proposed consultant(s), proving relevant experience and/or qualifications. If multiple people are involved, an outline of roles/ responsibilities also needs to be included. Mandatory 4 Two relevant references (minimum) for previous comparable assignments Mandatory 5 Proof of registration: The bidders also must include a copy of their registration at the relevant Chamber of Commerce and / or document showing self-employed tax registration. Mandatory 6 Evidence of previous work [if required] [List of similar publications or any other documents proving similar experience and technical and thematic knowledge] Mandatory Evaluation and award criteria Incomplete applications will not be assessed, only quotations that meet the administrative criteria will be assessed. Award decisions will be based on best value for money criteria covering both technical quality and price. The award criteria are assessed according to the following distribution of points: Award Criteria Max. points Technical offer/ approach paper evaluation Experience/ competencies Demonstrated expertise and experience in [WASH, food security, cash and voucher assistance, protection, SGBV or humanitarian response.] 8 Relevant experience with Oxfam 5 Relevant experience with the NGO sector 5 Positive references/reputation 5 Relevance and quality of sample previous work, reporting etc. 5 Knowledge of country, context 3 Knowledge of team languages 5 Clearly indicated alignment with Oxfam values 5 Technical quality Quality of application: complete, good presentation and format, etc. 5 Understanding of the assignment and the scope of the project 7 Quality of the methodology, workplan and feasibility of the timeline (concrete and realistic) 7 Quality and experience of staff resources assigned to the services + sufficient assigned resources (where relevant) 5 Ability to lead/manage a team (where relevant) 5 TOTAL: 70 Financial offer Financial offer Total cost of the offer, all services included (without added tax) 25 Level of detail/ breakdown and clarity of the financial offer (fees, travel expenses, accommodation, etc.) Payment terms (max 30% in advance) 5 TOTAL: 30 [Only quotations with combined scores of at least 65% points for the technical award criteria (approach paper and CV) qualify for the financial evaluation.] Oxfam withholds the right to conduct interviews with one or more potential suppliers before an award decision is made. The purpose of the interview is to seek further clarification on the submitted quotations and learn more about the background and previous experiences of the potential suppliers and their teams. OTHER CONDITIONS Issuance of this Terms of Reference does not constitute an award commitment on the part of Oxfam, nor does it commit Oxfam to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid. The attached Annexes are an integral part of this Request for Proposals – see section 13. Oxfam may contact bidders to confirm contacts, addresses, bid amount and to confirm that the bid was submitted for this solicitation. Quotation validity The quotation shall be valid for 90 days from the [date of engagement]. If this is not possible, the bidder may propose a different timeframe. If the bidder is awarded the contract, all information provided in the quotation and negotiation process is contractually binding. 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requirements are invited to submit their applications electronically.Applications must include: Technical Proposal; Financial Proposal; CV(s) of proposed consultant/team members; Company/consultancy profile where applicable; Evidence of relevant previous assignments; and At least two professional references for comparable assignments. See section ‘8. Application Process’ for further details Application deadline 31st August,2026 Specific considerations PURPOSE OF THIS CONSULTANCY The direct motive for this procurement of consultancy services is to provide an independent, systematic and evidence-based assessment of the project’s performance, results and contribution to improved wellbeing among drought-affected communities in Zambia. The evaluation will determine the extent to which the project achieved its intended outcomes and outputs, assess changes against baseline values and project targets, and examine the relevance, effectiveness, coverage, sustainability and inclusiveness of the interventions. The evaluation will also strengthen accountability to affected populations, implementing partners, Oxfam and the donor, while generating practical learning to inform future humanitarian response and resilience programming. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT Southern Africa experienced one of the most severe droughts in decades, exacerbated by the 2024–2025 El Niño phenomenon and significantly below-average rainfall. The crisis severely affected food and water security, livelihoods and access to essential services while increasing protection risks, particularly for women, girls, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. In response to the crisis, Oxfam Canada and its partners are implementing an 18-month Integrated Emergency Response for El Niño Drought Affected Communities across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique. In Zambia, the project is implemented in Gwembe, Namwala and Sinazongwe Districts in Southern Province and Kalabo, Kaoma and Mongu Districts inExplore related jobs in Zambia
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