What goes into a Terms of Reference

This guide details the importance of a Terms of Reference (ToR) and examines key sections of what is to be included when developing a ToR.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Purpose of the evaluation
  • Scope and focus
  • Existing information sources
  • Evaluation process and options
  • Stakeholder participation
  • Accountabilities
  • Evaluation team composition
  • Procedures and logistics
  • Resource requirements

Sources

UNICEF (2002) What goes into a Terms of Reference (ToR), Evaluation Technical NotesNo. 2 UNICEF Evaluation Office. Retrieved from http://www.mymande.org/sites/default/files/TechNote2_TOR.pdf

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