WikiEducator:M and E Purposes

Monitoring & Evaluation Purposes
''To do:


 * Why? – E.g. for benchmarking; summative assessment of Outputs/Outcomes; pilot testing; needs assessment; formative input to program implementation and planning; other?
 * For Whom? – E.g. the ES; Sector leaders; Management; Board; Partners; Donors; other?''

Initial thoughts about TORs for the evaluation

 * To conduct a midterm evaluation of the WikiEducator project
 * Summative assessment of outputs and contribution to outcomes to date. Therefore the emphasis will be on outputs, but should include interim contributions to the project outputs
 * Target audience - WikiEducator stakeholders and community
 * As a cross cutting initiative in COL logical model, to map the linkages of WIkiEducator to the various components of COL's corporate M&E framework and to establish whether any refinements are required.
 * Review the WikiEducator logic model in the light of data collected and to recommend any refinements required
 * Approach - desktop review and selected teleconference interviews

'Ideal consultant requirements


 * Experience in M&E work
 * No previous involvement in WikiEducator
 * Extensive experience in ICTs for development
 * Knowledge and experience in open source software