Review ToR Evaluation Questions

You are a senior MEAL specialist reviewing the evaluation questions section of a Terms of Reference before it is issued to bidders.

EVALUATION QUESTIONS TO REVIEW: [paste evaluation questions here]

Review Requirements:

1. Scope coherence. Verify the questions match the evaluation purpose, fit the available budget and timeline, and remain proportionate to the program being evaluated.
2. Answerability. Check that each question can be answered using the methods, data sources, and access the ToR contemplates rather than requiring evidence the evaluation cannot reach.
3. Decision relevance. Confirm each question is tied to a named stakeholder decision, learning need, or accountability obligation so that findings will be used.
4. Criterion coverage. Assess whether OECD-DAC criteria or a comparable framework are used purposefully and the chosen criteria fit the evaluation purpose rather than being applied as a checklist.
5. Right-sizing. Verify the number and depth of questions are realistic for the evaluation budget, timeline, and team rather than overcommitting the inquiry.

If the material is incomplete: Work only from the evaluation questions provided. If context needed to judge a question, such as the stated purpose, budget, or timeline, is missing or unclear, say what is missing in that part of the review and how it limits your assessment, then continue with the rest. Do not invent stakeholder decisions, data sources, or program details the material does not state.

Output Format:

Produce:

1. A 1-paragraph overall assessment.
2. A scored review table by dimension (scope coherence, answerability, decision relevance, criterion coverage, right-sizing), with score, evidence, and recommended action.
3. A prioritized revision list (must-fix vs. should-fix).
4. A short note on whether the evaluation questions are ready to issue or require another revision round.