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. **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.