Basan Shrestha

Commissioning a Third-Party Evaluation

A program or a project, depending on the scope, commissions a third-party evaluation to get lessons, gaps and opportunities from the outsiders’ perspective. This paper lays out a process related to commissioning a third-party evaluation. In the meantime, here’s a quick overview of what commissioning a third-party evaluation typically involves: 🧩 Key Steps in Commissioning a Third-Party Evaluation

Define the Purpose: Clarify why the evaluation is needed—e.g., accountability, learning, improvement, or compliance.

• Develop Terms of Reference (ToR): Outline the scope, objectives, methodology, timeline, and deliverables.
• Select the Evaluator: Use a transparent process to identify qualified, independent evaluators or firms.

• Manage the Process: Oversee the evaluation while maintaining the evaluator’s independence.
• Review & Use Findings: Ensure the results are communicated clearly and used to inform decisions or improvements.

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