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Course Overview
FeaturedA well-crafted Terms of Reference (TOR) is the backbone of a credible and effective evaluation. This training provides participants with practical skills to design clear, comprehensive, and realistic TORs that guide evaluators, ensure accountability, and produce actionable results. Participants will learn the essential components of TORs, from scope and objectives to methodology, deliverables, and budget considerations, using real-world examples and hands-on exercises.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) officers and managers
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Program managers and project coordinators
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Donor agency staff and evaluation commissioners
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Consultants developing or responding to TORs
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Policy and development practitioners
Course Impact
Organization Impact
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Strengthen accountability and transparency in commissioned evaluations
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Ensure evaluations are relevant, timely, and high-quality
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Improve donor confidence through clear and professional TORs
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Support evidence-based decision-making with actionable evaluation findings
Individual Impact
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Gain confidence in drafting comprehensive evaluation TORs
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Learn to balance evaluation scope, timelines, and budgets
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Improve ability to select and guide evaluators
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Enhance professional skills in M&E and evaluation management
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the purpose and role of TORs in evaluations.
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Identify the essential components of an evaluation TOR.
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Develop clear evaluation objectives, scope, and key questions.
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Specify methodologies, deliverables, and timelines.
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Prepare realistic budgets and evaluator selection criteria.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Evaluation TORs
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What is a TOR and why it matters
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Role of TORs in guiding evaluations
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Common challenges in TOR development
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Case Study: Weak TOR leading to poor evaluation quality
Module 2: Essential Components of a TOR
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Purpose, background, and rationale
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Objectives and scope of evaluation
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Evaluation criteria and key questions
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Exercise: Drafting objectives and scope for a sample evaluation
Module 3: Methodology, Deliverables & Work Plan
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Defining methodology (qualitative, quantitative, mixed)
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Outlining key deliverables (inception report, draft report, final report)
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Setting realistic timelines and milestones
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Case Study: Misaligned methodology and TOR expectations
Module 4: Budgeting & Resource Planning
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Budget elements in evaluation TORs
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Balancing cost-effectiveness with quality
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Negotiating resources with stakeholders
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Exercise: Drafting a budget framework for an evaluation
Module 5: Selecting Evaluators & Finalizing TORs
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Defining qualifications and experience requirements
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Selection and procurement processes
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Reviewing and validating TOR drafts with stakeholders
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Case Study: Choosing the right evaluator based on TOR clarity
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
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In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
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| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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