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Keembe Endline Survey
Zambia Country Office
RFP NO: 2025-05-01

LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL, ZAMBIA (LWIZ) – KEEMBE ENDLINE SURVEY

Program Name

Zambia-Keembe WPA Endline

Purpose

The main objective of the endline survey is to assess the outputs, outcomes, impact, and appropriateness of the interventions; document the lessons learnt and make recommendations for future programs.

The specific objectives are:

1. To provide an analysis on the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact of the WPA.

2. To assess the extent to which the program has remained relevant to needs and priorities of government, target group and Living Water International.

3. To understand whether the program achieved its immediate set objectives in an effective and efficient manner.

4. To identify challenges and provide recommendations for replication and scale up for similar program.

Dates

Start: 19th May 2025
End: 31st August 2025

Contract Length

14 weeks.
(This is subject to extension as needed. However, extensions will NOT result in any changes in the agreed contract amount).

Location

Chibombo, Keembe constituency – Mashikili, Kakoma, Lunjofwa, Ipongo and Chitanda wards.

Required Language

Tonga, Lenje, Bemba, Nyanja and English.

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1.0 BACKGROUND

Living Water International (LWI) is a Non-Profit Christian Organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean and safe water and experience “living water” – the gospel of Jesus Christ – which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. The organization began its operations in 1990 in Kenya and is currently implementing various programs in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) as well as Church and Community Mobilization (CCM) activities in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

Living Water International in Zambia, an affiliate of Living Water International, began operations in 2007 through a partner called Water for the Oppressed (WFTO) and was officially registered as an independent organization under the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) by the Zambian Government in 2011. To date, the Living Water has completed over 1000 simple water projects, constructed over 31 piped water systems and 81 sanitation facilities, in addition to reaching over 200,000 people with the gospel. Implementation has been carried out in Chirundu, Kafue, Nyimba, and Copperbelt to mention a few. Currently, Living Water is carrying out operations in Chibombo District, Central Province and Eastern Province in Chipata, Chipangali and Kasenengwa districts.

District Background

Chibombo District is a predominately rural area consisting of two constituencies namely Keembe and Katuba. As of 2022, the district had an estimated population of 421,315 of which 208,352 were males and 212,963 were females. The people of Chibombo have built their livelihood and cultural identities based on the ecosystem services it provides. It is largely a farming district with a mixture of commercial and peasant farming being the main source of livelihood. However, people along the Lukanga swamp mostly engage in fishing. The district is surrounded by Chisamba, Kabwe, Kapiri-Mposhi, Chongwe, and Mumbwa districts.

WASH Program Area (WPA) Background

Keembe is a rural constituency under Chibombo District, of Central Province and politically is composed of thirteen (13) wards. The constituency is approximately 90 km from Lusaka, which is the capital city of Zambia, and 50 km from Kabwe, the provincial headquarters. The estimated population as of 2022 was 209,015 people. Living Water has, over the past five (5) years, implemented interventions in Mashikili, Chitanda, Lunjofwa, Ipongo, and Kakoma wards in water, sanitation, hygiene, church and community mobilization, and gospel proclamation.

Challenges

The JMP report of 2017 on WSS showed that although progress was being made in improving access to WASH services in Zambia, the marginal increase in access was not commensurate with the growing demand. It was estimated that to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets of universal water access by 2030, the country needed to provide basic water supply services to 0.66 million people per year. Inadequate investment in the water sector, especially in rural areas, has greatly contributed to low coverage.

The Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (2018) showed:

• 72% of households (92% urban and 58% rural) accessed improved water sources – a 7% improvement from 2013-14.

• 54% (78% urban, 37% rural) had access to improved sanitation – up from 25% in 2013-14.

• 36% accessed unimproved sanitation – down from 55% in 2013-14.

• 10% practiced open defecation – down from 15% in 2017.

Since 2018, Living Water International has responded to these challenges in Keembe by implementing programs in five wards (Chitanda, Kakoma, Mashikili, Lunjofwa, Ipongo) in collaboration with ministries, SUN TA, DAI, chiefs, and local leaders.

2.0 OVERALL OBJECTIVE

To conduct an independent, external evaluation of the extent to which Living Water has contributed towards development impact per indicators. The evaluation will also assess past performance against objectives, document lessons, and recommend practical follow-up actions for future WASH programs.

National Water Policy, 2022

2.1 Program Objectives

Program Goal:
Improved physical and spiritual health-status for 87,795 people in Keembe WPA.

General Objective:

• Generate baseline qualitative and quantitative data for monitoring and evaluation.

• Understand the current WASH situation to inform future programming.

Specific Objectives:

1. Determine % of households with access to safe water as per LWI quality standards.

2. Establish water quality of sources and at point of use.

3. Ascertain hygiene practices, behaviors, and barriers.

4. Determine the status of sustainable water/sanitation management.

5. Assess local church engagement and gospel proclamation.

6. Map socioeconomic and technical suitability of Chibombo for WPA and identify partnerships, opportunities, challenges, and risks.

Outcomes:

1. Access to safe, potable, adequate water for 85% (51,492 people).

2. Access to equitable sanitation for 48,526 people.

3. Improved hygiene practices for 43,898 people.

4. Access to gospel for 90% of the population (79,016 people).

3.0 SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY

• Design a methodology to assess WPA impact in 5 wards.

• Evaluate functional water systems, access to water, sanitation, defecation practices.

• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data on program effectiveness.

• Assess water user committee capacity.

• Document lessons learned.

• Provide recommendations for future evaluations.

4.0 METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE

Methods include:

• Desk Review – Use existing documentation.

• Key Informant Interviews – Engage leaders, implementers, and stakeholders.

• Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) – One FGD per ward with health, church, community leaders.

• Stakeholder Analysis – Assess impact on and from institutions.

• Household Surveys – 95% confidence, 5% margin of error; assess WASH indicators.

• Institutional Surveys – All local institutions targeted.

• Water Point Surveys – Assess functionality, water quality, technology.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

• Draft workplan and inception report.

• Final evaluation report with findings and recommendations.

• Raw data in Kobo Toolbox.

• Cleaned and coded data (quantitative and qualitative).

• PowerPoint with key highlights.

6.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Evaluation team must have:

• Proven WASH program evaluation experience.

• Knowledge of Zambia and African context.

• Data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.

• Recognized consultancy background.

• Strong communication and writing skills.

• Ability to travel and work with local communities.

7.0 OBLIGATIONS

Consultant:

• Adhere to LWI code of conduct.

• Fulfill TOR and contract deliverables.

• Share raw data with LWIZ.

• Conduct quality evaluation within timeline.

• Coordinate with stakeholders.

• Provide draft and final reports.

• Manage logistics and enumerator recruitment.

Living Water International:

• Provide access to documents, communities, stakeholders.

8.0 HOW TO APPLY

• Submit technical and financial proposals via [email protected]

• Reference RFP number in subject line.

• Quote valid for 60 days.

• Preferred payment terms: 40% on mobilization, 60% after acceptance.

Technical proposal includes:

• Firm profile

• CVs of key personnel

• Cover letter

• Implementation plan

• Timeline, Methodology, Deliverables

• Data collection and analysis plans

• Supporting documents (tax clearance, incorporation certificates)

Financial proposal includes:

• Consulting cost

• Travel and other expenses

• Two references with contact info

Deadline:
Tuesday, 6th May 2025, by 23:59 PM
(Maximum email size: 10MB)

Prices must be in Zambian Kwacha.

9.0 ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS AND REPORTING

Consultant to report to the Program Director with support from M&E Officer. Close collaboration with stakeholders is expected.

10.0 TIMEFRAME

11.0 LANGUAGE

All deliverables will be in English . Tools must be translated into Lenje, Tonga, Bemba, and Nyanja to ensure data accuracy.