CHAMA CHA WAANDISHI WA HABARI WANAWAKE TANZANIA
P. O. Box 741, Tunguu Zanzibar,
Mobile No:
0772378378
info@tamwaznz.or.tz
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
Post Title: Consultant
Task Assigned: Conduct End-line Survey to assess project outcomes and impact on
women’s participation in leadership and democratic processes
Project Title: Strengthen Women in Leadership (SWIL)
Location: Zanzibar
Post Date: 11th May 2026
Deadline: 25th May 2026
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Introduction:
TAMWA Zanzibar (TAMWA ZNZ), a national non-governmental organization established in 1987, has been
operating independently in Unguja and Pemba since 2004 under registration number Z0000016523. The
organization is dedicated to advancing the rights of women and children through strategic awareness
campaigns, capacity-building initiatives, and active stakeholder engagement. Its work focuses on critical
issues including gender-based violence, women’s rights, and the promotion of inclusive democratic
participation.
Despite notable progress, women in Zanzibar continue to be underrepresented in decision-making
processes due to deeply entrenched patriarchal norms and existing legal and structural barriers. In
response, TAMWA ZNZ launched the Strengthen Women in Leadership (SWIL) project in 2020, with
support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, aiming to enhance women’s participation and influence in
democratic processes. The project has contributed to empowering women leaders, increasing public
awareness, and influencing policy dialogue. However, challenges such as limited resources, political
violence, and persistent discrimination continue to hinder progress.
Building on these achievements, TAMWA ZNZ extended the SWIL project for an additional three-year
period (2024–2026) to further strengthen advocacy efforts for women’s leadership. The project has actively
engaged key stakeholders, including religious leaders, policymakers, and media actors, to foster a more
supportive and enabling environment for women’s participation in leadership and governance.
As the project approaches its final phase, December 2026,
1it is essential to systematically assess the extent to which its intended outcomes and impacts have been
achieved. TAMWA ZNZ therefore plans to conduct an end-line survey to generate comprehensive evidence
on overall project performance. The survey will measure progress against baseline indicators and targets
outlined in the Results Framework, assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices, and evaluate
the effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability of the interventions implemented.
In addition, the end line survey will document key achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and best
practices emerging from the project. The findings will support accountability to stakeholders and donors,
while also providing strategic insights to inform future programming, policy advocacy, and ongoing efforts
to strengthen women’s leadership and democratic governance in Zanzibar.
This evaluation will be conducted six months prior to the official end of the project implementation period.
As such, findings presented herein will be interpreted as preliminary, reflecting progress and emerging
outcomes at the time of assessment. A final validation of results will be conducted at project completion
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Purpose of the end-line Survey
The end-line survey aims to assess the extent to which the SWIL project has achieved its intended
outcomes and overall impact by systematically comparing end-line data with baseline findings and the
targets set out in the project’s Results Framework. The survey will provide a comprehensive evaluation of
the effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability of the interventions implemented throughout the project
period.
In addition, the end-line survey will generate evidence on changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices
among key stakeholders, as well as the broader enabling environment for women’s leadership and
participation in democratic processes in Zanzibar. It will also assess the contribution of the project in
addressing structural and socio-cultural barriers that limit women’s engagement in leadership and
governance.
Key areas of focus include:
a. Changes in the number and effectiveness of women’s wings actively engaged across political parties.
b. Progress in actions undertaken by cross-party platforms and women’s wings.
c.
Functionality and utilization of databases established by political parties, government institutions, local
authorities, and media.
d. Overall improvement in women’s participation, influence, and leadership in democratic processes.
The findings of the end-line survey will inform the final evaluation of the project, strengthen accountability
to stakeholders and donors, and provide evidence-based recommendations to guide future programming,
policy advocacy, and strategic interventions aimed at advancing women’s leadership and democratic
governance in Zanzibar.
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Objectives of the End-line Survey
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To assess the extent of achievement of SWIL project outcomes and outputs against the Results
Framework.
To measure changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices of women regarding leadership roles
and democratic participation since the baseline.
To evaluate the effectiveness of project interventions in addressing socio-cultural, legal, and
economic barriers to women’s leadership.
To assess the capacity and role of civil society organizations (CSOs) and media in promoting
women’s leadership.
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To analyze the effectiveness of advocacy efforts in influencing legal and policy frameworks.
To document key successes, challenges, lessons learned, and best practices from project
implementation.
To assess the engagement and influence of stakeholders such as policymakers, religious leaders,
and community influencers in promoting gender equality.
Scope of Work
The end line survey will be conducted across all districts of Zanzibar, covering both Unguja and Pemba, to
ensure consistency with the baseline study and capture regional variations in project outcomes. The
assignment will adopt a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques to
generate comprehensive and comparable evidence on project performance.
The consultant/firm will be responsible for ensuring methodological rigor, ethical standards, gender
sensitivity, and inclusiveness throughout the process, including the meaningful participation of marginalized
and underrepresented groups.
The consultant/firm will undertake the following tasks:
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Methodology Review and Design
Develop a robust and context-appropriate methodology aligned with the baseline study to enable accurate
comparison of findings. This will include defining the sampling framework, sample size, data collection
approaches, and analytical methods. The methodology should clearly outline strategies for ensuring data
quality, reliability, and validity, as well as considerations for gender and social inclusion.
4.2
Review of Baseline and Project Documents
Conduct a thorough desk review of key project documents, including the baseline survey report, project
design documents, Results Framework, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data, progress reports, and any
relevant national or regional studies. This review will inform the refinement of evaluation questions and
indicators, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
4.3
Tool Refinement and Pre-testing
Adapt and refine data collection tools, including structured questionnaires, key informant interview (KII)
guides, and focus group discussion (FGD) guides, ensuring alignment with baseline tools where applicable.
All tools should be prepared in both Swahili and English. The consultant will conduct pre-testing/piloting of
tools in selected areas to ensure clarity, cultural appropriateness, and effectiveness, and revise them
accordingly.
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Data Collection
Undertake comprehensive field data collection using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The
consultant will engage a wide range of stakeholders, including women leaders, political party
representatives, cross-party platforms, civil society organizations, media practitioners, government
institutions, religious leaders, and community members. Special attention should be given to ensuring the
inclusion of marginalized groups and capturing diverse perspectives across regions.
4.5
Data Quality Assurance
Establish and implement data quality control mechanisms throughout the data collection process. This
includes training of enumerators, supervision of fieldwork, data verification, and ensuring ethical standards
such as informed consent, confidentiality, and data protection are strictly adhered to.
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Data Analysis and Comparison
Analyze collected data to measure changes over time by comparing baseline and end-line results against
project targets with both quantitative and qualitative means using appropriate statistical methods and
software. The analysis should clearly demonstrate progress, trends, theory of change and any unintended
outcomes of the project.
4.7
Reporting
Prepare a comprehensive and well-structured end-line report that clearly presents findings in relation to the
project’s objectives and Results Framework. The report should include:
4.7.1Preliminary Edline Evaluation Report to be validated by Stakeholders toward the end of the
Project.
4.7.2Progress against indicators and targets
4.7.3Outcome and impact assessment (with clear distinction between achieved and emerging
outcomes; intended and unintended outcomes.
4.7.4Comparative analysis (baseline vs end-line)
4.7.5Key achievements, gaps, and challenges
4.7.6Lessons learned and best practices
4.7.7Practical and evidence-based recommendations
4.7.8Projected end-line outlook, highlighting expected progress, risks, and adjustments needed
to achieve final targets by project completion.
4.7.9Clear recommendations for scale-up
The report should also include visual presentations of data (e.g., charts, graphs, tables) to enhance clarity
and usability.
4.8
Validation and Presentation of Findings
Facilitate a validation workshop or presentation session with TAMWA Zanzibar and key stakeholders to
present preliminary findings. The consultant will incorporate feedback and comments from stakeholders
into the final report to ensure accuracy, ownership, and relevance.
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Provision of End-line Indicators and Evaluation Insights
Provide updated values for all relevant indicators within the SWIL project’s M&E framework, including
disaggregated data where applicable (e.g., by gender, age, location). The consultant will also generate
actionable insights and strategic recommendations to inform future programming, policy advocacy,
sustainability planning, and potential scale-up of successful interventions.
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Deliverables
▪Inception report with detailed methodology, work plan, and tools
▪Draft preliminary end line survey report for review
▪Final end line survey report (maximum 15 pages) including:
i.Executive summary
ii.Comparative analysis (baseline vs end line)
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Assessment of outcomes and impact (with clear distinction between achieved and emerging
outcomes)
iii.End line indicator values for M&E framework
iv.Lessons learned and best practices
v.Strategic recommendations
Timeframe
The end-line survey is expected to be completed within four weeks from the date of contract signing.
The final report should be submitted by 31st July 2026.
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Qualification Requirements
Proven experience in conducting end-line evaluations or impact assessments, particularly in
gender, leadership, and governance programs
▪Strong understanding of Zanzibar’s socio-political and cultural context
▪Demonstrated experience in comparative analysis (baseline vs end-line)
▪Excellent analytical, facilitation, and report-writing skills
▪Ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively
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Reporting
The consultant/firm will report to the Project Coordinator at TAMWA Zanzibar and work closely with the
M&E team throughout the assignment.
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Submission of Proposals
Interested consultants/firms are invited to submit:
i.Technical proposal outlining methodology and approach
ii.Financial proposal
iii.CV(s) of lead consultant(s) and team members (with gender balance)
iv.Two references from similar assignments
All interested consultants and firms are required to submit their complete proposals no later than 25th May
2026 at 23:59 EAT. Late submissions will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their
proposals well in advance of the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical or logistical challenges.
Proposals
must
be
sent
electronically
to
info@tamwaznz.or.tz
with
copies
to
mohammed@tamwaznz.or.tz and tatu@tamwaznz.or.tz clearly indicating the subject line: “Endline
Survey Consultancy – SWIL Project”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further
evaluation.
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