Objectives of the Consultancy
Overall Objective:

• To assess the impact and effectiveness of the PHEM training program and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Specific Objectives

• Assess the extent to which the training met its stated aims and learning objectives.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of the training content, methodologies, and resources.
• Determine how the acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies contributed to disease outbreak preparedness and response.
• Appraisethe extent of knowledge and skills retention for PHEOC functionality post-training.
• Provide recommendations for improvingthe program’s design, delivery, and sustainability.

Scope of Work
The consultant will:

• Develop a Protocol: Prepare a detailed evaluation protocol for CDC approval, aligned with CDC’s scientific writing checklist.
• Desk Review: Review existing PHEM training materials, participant lists, feedback forms, and previous evaluation reports. .
• Methodology Development: Design a robust evaluation methodology using both quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Data Collection: Collect and collate both primary and secondary data as related to the PHEM training.
• Data Analysis :Analyze the collated data for decision making and draw inferences.
• Reporting: Prepare a comprehensive evaluation report with findings, conclusions, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Presentation & Knowledge Products:
  • Present findings to CDC and other stakeholders
  • Develop a policy brief and fact sheet on PHEM.
  • Draft a manuscript for publication by CDC.

Deliverables
The consultant will provide:

• Inception Report: Detailing methodology, work plan, and tools.
• Protocol: Outlining key relevant sections.
• Draft Evaluation Report: Submitted for review and feedback from PHI.
• Final Evaluation Report: Incorporating feedback, with executive summary and actionable recommendations.
• Presentation: Key findings and recommendations presented to CDC.
• Knowledge Products: Policy brief, fact sheet, and manuscript for publication.

Consultant Profile
Academic Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s minimum) in public health, emergency management, monitoring and evaluation, or related field.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and MS Office applications.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health or humanitarian programs.
• Proven experience in evaluating training programs, particularly in emergency preparedness and response.
• Experience working with government ministries or international organizations in the health sector (desirable).
• Evidence of past similar evaluations conducted.

Duration

• The consultancy is expected to be completed within56 working days/8 weeks, starting on 1st Februaryand ending on March 2026.

Reporting and Coordination

• The consultant will report directly to PHI’s Senior Programme Manager and indirectly to CDC’s institutional POC for PHEM.

Payment Timelines
Payments will be made in tranches linked to deliverables:

• 20% upon submission and approval of the Inception Report and Protocol.
• 50% upon submission of the Draft Evaluation Report.
• 30% upon submission and acceptance of the Final Evaluation Report, presentation, and knowledge products.