Terms of Reference
For developing the Land Policy Initiative (LPI) institutional Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) Framework
1. Introduction
These Terms of Reference (TORs) are being prepared for the development of the Land Policy
Initiative (LPI) institutional Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework. Developing an
M&E Framework for LPI is identified in the LPI 5-year Strategic Plan (2012-2016) as Output
# 1. The main objective and purpose of the LPI institutional (M&E) Framework, which is
“internal”, is to assess the LPI own performance vis-à-vis its prescribed mandate and
progress against its stated objectives and outputs, from organizational perspective.
2. Background
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI) was established in 2006 by a tripartite consortium
constituting the African Union Commission (AUC), the Economic Commission for Africa
(ECA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) in recognition of the role that land plays in
Africa’s transformation. To that end the LPI has successfully developed, during its first Phase
(2006-2009), a series of tools and documents, an effort which culminated with the
publication of the Framework and Guidelines on Land Policy in Africa (F&G). Aimed to
facilitate land policy formulation and implementation processes across the continent in
order to achieve socio-economic development, peace/security, and environmental
sustainability through improved land governance, the F&G were endorsed by African Heads
of State and Government through the African Union (AU) Declaration on Land Issues and
Challenges in Africa in July 2009. The Declaration recognized the centrality of land to
development and called on all governments and stakeholders to put in place policies and
programmes to promote secure land rights and sustainable utilization of land to promote
African development.
Subsequently, the LPI consortium – working with other stakeholders and guided by the F&G
established an institutional framework that, inter alia, guides Member States to put in place
mechanisms for tracking and reporting progress. In addition, a Background Document on
Tracking Progress in Land Policy Formulation and Implementation in Africa was developed.
The Background Document defines the approach to, and main features of a relevant, flexible
and pragmatic system for tracking progress in land reform in Africa, and provides elements
for a strategic roadmap for developing and implementing the system across the continent.
Informed and inspired by the Background Document and the F&G, the Land Policy Initiative
has developed an M&E framework to assist in tracking progress in implementation of the AU
Declaration of Land.
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The AU Declaration on Land requested the LPI Consortium (AU-ECA-AfDB) among others, to
conduct studies on the establishment of an appropriate institutional framework that can
support Member States in their efforts towards reviewing, developing and implementing
land policies including mechanisms for progress tracking and reporting.
More specifically, the AU Assembly requested the AU Commission, in collaboration with the
Regional Economic Communities (RECs), ECA, the AfDB and other partners, to undertake
measures for the establishment of mechanisms for progress tracking and periodic reporting
by Member States on progress achieved. As a result, The LPI has made of the development
and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework (MEF) a priority in the
current Phase (II) of its activities, identified as Objective Nº 8 in the LPI Five-year Strategic
Plan (2012-2016), and Output Nº 6 of its draft Business Plan for the Proposed Land Policy
Centre (2013), and the LPI 2014 Work plan as well.
Whereas the “external” LPI M&E Framework is aimed to track progress of the AU Member
States in land policy formulation and implementation and report back to the AU Summit as
requested by the AU Declaration on Land, the LPI Institutional M&E Framework is inwardlooking and is aimed to provide an internal view and framework for assessing the
performance of the LPI and its ability to fulfill its obligations and mandate, mainly from
organizational perspective. The two frameworks therefore, complement each other. In that
regard the LPI institutional MEF will be useful in supporting LPI accountability to its
partners and donors.
3. Objectives and key functions of the LPI Institutional MEF
 Improving the LPI reporting capability so as to better contribute to the ECA/RITD
reporting processes including corporate reporting and the periodic reporting to the
AU Summit on the implementation of the AU Declaration on Land;
 Organizational assessment: The LPI institutional MEF will provide a framework to
assess the performance of the LPI in delivering on its mandate and obligations
including tracking progress in the implementation of the AU Agenda on Land. The
Framework will also help in assessing LPI’s approach and performance towards the
key components and expected outputs and outcomes including partnerships,
advocacy, communications, technical support; reporting processes, resources
mobilization; staff professional development; knowledge Management;
 Capacity development: The LPI institutional MEF will provide a tool to monitor LPI
capability to plan, deliver and manage for results by assessing the organizational
learning and training needs and staff professional development needs;
 Providing a framework for assessing the impact of LPI through its programmes and
projects implemented through partners or in partnership.
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4. Main tasks for the consultant
Under supervision of the LPI Chief and in close collaboration with the M&E Officer, the
consultant will perform the following tasks:
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Attend an inception meeting at LPI Headquarters
Prepare an inception report for the consultancy
Conduct data collection in accordance with the agreed upon methodology
Submit a preliminary draft document
Submit a final document based on feedback received
Facilitate a learning workshop on the presentation of the final M&E Framework.
5. Main deliverables
1. An Inception Report containing the detailed methodology and a workplan
2. A preliminary document containing the main components of the M&E Framework
3. A Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Document containing among others, an
evaluation plan with provisions for an organizational assessment of LPI as well as for
the evaluation of the LPI 5-year Strategic Plan implementation.
6. Proposed Methodology
The Consultant will be using, but not limited to the following methodologies: A desk review
of relevant documentation guided by the key issues pertaining to the implementation of the
AU Declaration on Land; Briefing meetings and semi-structured interviews of key
informants; and consultations with selected stakeholders during the field missions at
ECA/LPI.
7. Timeline
The consultancy period for will last 80 effective working days distributed over a threemonth period, starting in March 2015.
8. Reporting
The consultant(s) will report to the Chief the LPI, through the M&E Officer.
9. Statement of qualifications
1. Advanced university degree (Masters or Ph. D) in Social Sciences, Land Economy,
Agricultural Economics, Land Policy, Land Administration or related field.
2. Good knowledge and understanding of land policy/land reform and
administration/management and agricultural issues in the African context
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3. Proven experience (minimum 3 years) as a consultant in designing and leading
the development of results frameworks, logic models, performance measurement
frameworks, and evaluations strategies
4. Good knowledge and understanding of the LPI working environment and its
relationship to the LPI Consortium, other UN agencies, African Union Members
States, Regional Economic Communities and other partners.
5. Experience working with UN agencies or similar organizations
6. Demonstrated, analytical, oral communication and writing skills.
7. Fluent in English, working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other UN
languages an asset.
Assets qualifications:
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Experience in working with ECA/LPI, UN agencies, African Union Programmes,
African Development Bank or with an international organization on land issues at
the regional or continental level will be an added advantage.
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Experience working in developing countries with a focus on Africa, in various
implementation contexts including for instance fragile states and situations, and
conflict/post-conflict and recovery contexts.
10. Selection criteria
The following criteria will be used to select the winning candidate:
1. Experience in RBM and M&E and designing performance measurement frameworks
2. Experience or knowledge of land policy/land reform or land management issues,
preferably in the context of Africa
3. Experience of consultancy in development evaluation in developing countries,
preferably in Africa
4. Cost (financial proposal)
11. Final arrangements
The consultancy will be home-based. However the consultant will have to attend a scoping
mission at LPI Headquarters in Addis for the launch of the assignment. The final document
will be presented at a learning workshop in ECA/LPI at the end of the consultancy.
12. Consultancy fees
The consultancy fees will be based on the consultant’s experience and qualifications and
their financial proposal. The consulting fees will be based on the experience and
qualification of the consultant. The honorarium and other payments will be indicated in the
contract.
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