END Poverty in All Its Form Everywhere
Period:
01/Aug/2006-01/Jul/2008
Project Name:
Promoting Economic Use of Customary Land in Samoa
Client:
Asian Development Bank
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Project Management
Project Description:
KVAConsult Ltd was sub-contracted by FINCON for this ADB project. The purpose of the project was to promote appropriate economic use of customary land, to review customary land lease processes, to raise public awareness regarding use of customary land as security and review institutional arrangements.
Services Provided:
Responsible for coordination of the project between the Government of Samoa, the Customary Land Task Force and the various stakeholders. During project implementation, was responsible for project management and monitoring; administering project funding; monthly reporting and communicating with stakeholders.
END Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition and Promote Sustainable Agriculture
Period:
22/Jan/2025-31/Jul/2025
Project Name:
Pacific Islands CATI Data Collection (Samoa)
Client:
GeoPoll, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Survey
Project Description:
The core project objectives are to 1) Collect representative data to measure progress towards SDG Indicator 2.4.1 “Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture” and to 2) Understand food accessibility and security at the national and regional level. The project is implemented on behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Services Provided:
Participate in GeoPoll and FAO led training for survey operators. Translate survey and variations thereof into the Samoan language. Undertake pilot interviews. Implement survey interview calls to 1,001 agricultural households and 200 non-agricultural households to collect data. Undertake call-backs to collect additional data as required by FAO. Provide regular updates to the client as needed including troubleshooting issues.
Period:
05/Oct/2023-30/Nov/2023
Project Name:
FAO Monitoring and Evaluation Costing
Client:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Planning
Project Description:
Contracted KVA as a consultant on the Samoa Food Systems Pathway costing.
Services Provided:
Developed a work plan to develop a costed action plan and a performance monitoring framework for the Samoa Food Systems Pathway. Drafted and developed a structure and document for the costed action plans and monitoring framework for the pathway. Hold consultations with stakeholders for finalisation. Organised and facilitated a presentation of the costed action plans and a M&E framework.
Period:
01/Jul/2021-28/Jun/2024
Project Name:
Improved Livelihoods through increased protection of the Premium Cocoa Value Chain
Client:
SPS Biosecurity LTD
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Project Management
Project Description:
KVA Consult delivered a range of project management and support services for the SPS Biosecurity Ltd from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022, including vehicle rental, office space, translation, stakeholder engagement, project monitoring, and coordination among partners. KVA also represented SPS Biosecurity in Samoa, oversee project progress and reporting, maintain beneficiary databases, and provide regular updates and annual reports in accordance with agreed timelines and templates.
Services Provided:
Provided an experienced project manager to oversee the implementation of agreed services, provide translation and interpretation services, established functional and beneficial relationships with relevant public and private entities. Liased with all relevant stakeholders, represented the project on SPS’ behalf, monitored implementation and progress of project activities as well as coordinating project activities. Facilitated collection and consolidation of data as well as consolidating and maintaining beneficiary database. Supported and assisted with project activities in relation to promotion of sustainable agro-tourism and especially in relation to planned Whittaker’s Samoa Destination Campaign.
Period:
12/Jan/2015-19/Mar/2015
Project Name:
Agriculture Sector Plan Internal Review
Client:
Government of Samoa
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Review
Project Description:
The objective of the review was to benchmark the progress of the main sub-sectors of crops, livestock, fisheries, and forestry in relation to the Agriculture Sector Plan 2011-2015.
Services Provided:
KVAConsult’s role in the review was to collate, consolidate and structure the data relating to the four agriculture sub-sectors: crops, fisheries, forestry and livestock.
Period:
20/Oct/2014-17/Mar/2015
Project Name:
Country Programming Framework 2013-17 Mid-term Review
Client:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Location:
Cook Islands, Fiji, FSM, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Type of Assignment:
Review
Project Description:
The assessment aimed to evaluate progress towards the outcomes and outputs of the Pacific Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2013-17 and to propose refinements to the CPF, as well as its monitoring and implementation arrangements, based on progress analysis and emerging national and regional needs and priorities.
Services Provided:
Drafted the evaluation methodology and work plan, refining it after a feedback workshop at the FAO Office. Prepared the mid-term review report based on a desk review of documents, consultations with AFAORs, National Correspondents, FAO staff, regional stakeholders, and donors, as well as in-country visits and online surveys of a broader stakeholder group.
Period:
11/Oct/2012-31/Dec/2015
Project Name:
Agriculture Sector Steering Committee
Client:
Government of Samoa
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Policy Advisory
Project Description:
To offer technical advice regarding implementation and monitoring of the Agriculture Sector Plan 2011-2015.
Services Provided:
Attendance at meetings; contribution to working papers and reports.
Period:
30/Aug/2010-01/Mar/2011
Project Name:
Agriculture Sector Plan Development
Client:
Government of Samoa
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Planning
Project Description:
Assisted the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) to develop a sector plan with a focus on identifying the sector stakeholders, the sector goals and the prioritised sector needs; based on feedback from stakeholders, developed draft performance indicators that were reflective of the sector goals and objectives; collated relevant existing reports, studies and findings, including the Fruit and Vegetables Sector Strategy and work on crops and livestock through the World Bank initiative; identified and made recommendations on additional technical expertise required by the sector to complete.
Services Provided:
Identified and coordinated stakeholder consultations and meeting schedules; reviewed the sector plan framework to ensure consistency with sector planning guidelines; and prepared a detailed work plan. Conducted consultations between MAF and key stakeholders, including interviews, and provided on-the-job training to counterpart staff to strengthen their capacity in drafting the Sector Plan. Organised and facilitated initial and final validation workshops, and drafted Terms of Reference for the Agriculture Steering Committee. Prepared a concise End of Assignment Report summarising key activities, findings, conclusions, and recommendations for submission and approval by AusAID and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Period:
01/Aug/2003-31/Aug/2003
Project Name:
Implications for Agriculture of Trade Agreements: Roundtable
Client:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Location:
New Zealand
Type of Assignment:
Training and Capacity Building
Project Description:
The Roundtable meeting, an annual meeting co-funded by FAO, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the New Zealand Government , provided an update to agriculture, trade and fisheries senior officials on the status of WTO agreements, the state of play of the negotiations. It also permitted discussion of major issues relating to market access for agricultural products to international markets and possible options to address such issues at the regional level. The development of the Draft Agenda for the meeting and coordination of the meeting itself was contracted to KVAConsult Ltd.
Services Provided:
Developed the draft agenda for the meeting; made presentations on the findings of the study on the implications for the food, agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors of Pacific Island countries of WTO membership; special and differential treatment for Pacific Island countries in the context of regional and multi-lateral trade arrangements; fisheries trade in Pacific Island countries and the summary of issues relating to trade in agriculture for smaller island states. A draft outcomes summary, evaluation statement of the meeting and a summary to prepare the Pacific Island countries for the Cancun meeting were also written.
Period:
01/Jul/2003-31/Jul/2003
Project Name:
Country Policy Profiles: Cook Islands, Kiribati, Niue & Samoa
Client:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Location:
Cook Islands, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Data Analysis
Project Description:
The FAO was developing country policy profiles for all its members to provide an outline of the policies in the areas of food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries development. The status of implementation of these policies and the institutional administration as well as donor mobilisation was included in the profiles. The profiles for Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Kiribati were drafted by KVAConsult Ltd.
Services Provided:
KVAConsult Ltd, starting with information already collected from the selected countries, drafted the policy profiles for Samoa, Cook Island, Niue and Kiribati using the guidelines provided by FAO. Consultations with relevant officials from each country provided supplementary information on the policies which was incorporated into the profiles.
Period:
01/Jun/1998-30/Jun/1998
Project Name:
Agricultural Production & Sales: Review
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Review
Project Description:
Reviewed agricultural production (with emphasis on staple foods) since Japanese Grant Aid in 1994. Assessed the effect of the aid on food production and especially on taro and banana production. Reviewed market surveys and the sales performance of the Agriculture Store.
Services Provided:
The evaluation consisted of a study of background information; field-interview studies; and compilation of data. Looked at the effectiveness, impact, sustainability, relevance and efficiency of the Second Kennedy Round Food Production Programme.
Period:
01/Apr/1997-01/Jul/1997
Project Name:
Agriculture Sector Strategy Formulation (1997-2000)
Client:
Government of Samoa
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Planning
Project Description:
The main purpose of the project was to develop a consensus in government on a strategy for the development of the agriculture sector. The agreed final version of the strategy highlighted the strengths of the agricultural sector which had to be given priority for investment. The strategy was to provide the basis for corporate planning for the whole Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Meteorology (MAFFM).
Services Provided:
Revisited the 1995 ADB Agriculture Sector Review and consulted with Agriculture and Treasury Departments on strategic issues for the agriculture sector; developed a new strategy for MAFFM.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Period:
01/Dec/2021-31/Dec/2025
Project Name:
Tautua Human Development for All Facility
Client:
Australia DFAT
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Administration Management
Project Description:
The Tautua Human Development for All program (Tautua) is an AUD40M investment over eight years (four years with an additional four-year option) that supports Samoa to unlock progress on critical social issues. The goal for Tautua is ‘improved health, education, gender equality and social incomes, and social harmony for all Samoans”. Its objective, in support of the broader goal, is ‘an enduring relationship between Samoa and Australia that supports Samoa to pursue its human development agenda in line with Samoa’s national priorities and interests’.
Services Provided:
Worked as a key local partner to deliver the following: high-quality advisory inputs, and selected operational support including employment contracting and payroll services.
Period:
15/Mar/2013-30/Apr/2013
Project Name:
Strengthening Expanded Immunisation Programme: Post-Project Evaluation
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Evaluation
Project Description:
KVAConsult Ltd was sub-contracted to Ernst & Young for this assignment, in which the outcomes of the project to strengthen the National Health Service’s immunisation programme were evaluated.
Services Provided:
Collected and controlled the quality of the questionnaires completed by stakeholders, including members of the public.
Period:
01/Jan/2012-31/Dec/2015
Project Name:
Institutional and Financial Advice for the Samoa Rugby Union
Client:
Samoa Rugby Union (SRU)
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Structural Reform
Project Description:
To provide advice to the Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) as required.
Services Provided:
To provide institutional and financial advice to the Board of the SRU.
Period:
01/Oct/2006-01/Dec/2006
Project Name:
Health Project: Legislative & Regulatory Framework
Client:
Government of Samoa, AusAID
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Financial Analysis
Project Description:
KVAConsult Ltd was sub-contracted to JTA International for this assignment. Undertook a forensic audit of legislation, regulations and procurement policies and procedures for the National Health Service (NHS).
Services Provided:
Reviewed relevant legislation, regulations and NHS procurement policies and procedures; assisted in developing the scope of audit activities; developed a plan for a forensic audit for procurement processes for medical supplies; undertook the forensic audit; prepared a report on the findings and made recommendations; prepared a procurement plan in accordance with Government of Samoa legislation and regulations.
Period:
01/Sep/2003-01/Dec/2003
Project Name:
South Pacific Games Authority Corporate Plan Development
Client:
South Pacific Games Authority (SPGA)
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Planning
Project Description:
Prepared the South Pacific Games Authority Corporate Plan for FY July 2003–June 2004. Reviewed Samoa’s 2007 SPG bid, identified issues, and recommended solutions including financial analysis and funding sources. Defined the CEO’s core functions, objectives, strategies, policies, budgets, and specified targets and criteria for assessing performance.
Services Provided:
Conducted a SWOT analysis of the South Pacific Games Authority (SPGA) Corporate Plan and drafted the mission statement, core functions, and an overview of Samoa’s SPG bid. Co-facilitated two workshops and held consultations with the Minister and Assistant Chief Executive Officers. Drafted and edited the final report, including a financial plan and budget, and developed the organisational structure and staffing proposal with an accompanying chart. Engaged with SPGA Board members and other stakeholders to gather input, ensuring comprehensive representation of perspectives. Compiled and finalised the report, integrating stakeholder feedback to provide clear, actionable recommendations for SPGA’s strategic and operational planning.
Period:
01/Aug/2002-01/Dec/2003
Project Name:
Effective Assistance for Health Services: Evaluation
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Evaluation
Project Description:
To assess the existing facilities and services in the Health Sector to identify areas that need further development and upgrading assistance.
Services Provided:
Conducted a literature review; liaised with JICA on the parameters of the study; conducted consultations with key government departmental heads, public and private sector representatives, NGOs, schools, community organisations and other key stakeholders; planned and implemented a survey and analysed its findings; wrote draft and final reports.
Period:
01/Mar/2000-01/Aug/2000
Project Name:
Health Financing Study
Client:
Government of Samoa, World Bank
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Survey
Project Description:
Project involved conducting five studies to complement the Health Financing component of a World Bank supported project with the Department of Health.
Services Provided:
Undertook three field surveys to assess and compute the average unit price for different services and also to gauge initial reaction to a proposed medical scheme; interpreted statistical analysis conducted by Brandeis University using results of the 1997 Household Income and Expenditure Survey; and prepared the draft and final report which formed part of the overall World Bank report on the Health Financing component of the project.
Period:
01/Jan/1999-01/Apr/1999
Project Name:
Equipment Survey (NUS, SWA, Health, Telecom): Post-Project Monitoring
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Review
Project Description:
The assignment was to monitor the condition of equipment that had been transferred to Samoa under a variety of major infrastructure projects, to assess the current state of management and equipment utilisation as well as the impact of the projects. The equipment assessed included anti-infectious disease equipment transferred to the Health Department; equipment for inspection of tubercle bacilli supplied to the Health Department; telecommunication equipment provided to the Post & Telecommunications Department; equipment for water works for the Samoa Water.
Services Provided:
Conducted a survey at project sites and interviewed the projects’ counterparts and beneficiaries; surveyed the organisations, changes in activities, management difficulties, effects due to changes in external conditions etc; surveyed utilisation of equipment, equipment not utilised and reasons, and requests for experts and/or additional equipment; recorded activities resulting from introduction of equipment
Period:
01/Jan/1999-01/May/1999
Project Name:
Hospital Survey (Tuasivi, Leulumoega, Sataua): Post-Project Monitoring
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Evaluation
Project Description:
The main purpose of the study was to evaluate various hospital projects with a view to improving planning and management and effectiveness of similar projects in the future. The projects evaluated were the 1993 project for the Reconstruction of the Malietoa Tanumafili II Hospital at Tuasivi and the 1984 Project for the Reconstruction of Rural Hospitals at Sataua & Leulumoega.
Services Provided:
The assignment was undertaken in three phases: a desk review of existing documents on the projects; field research which included interviews to complete a standard questionnaire and create a photographic record of the status of the projects; data analysis and report writing. An evaluation monitoring sheet was also developed with verifiable indicators and sources of data for future evaluation of projects
Period:
01/Jan/1999-01/Dec/2000
Project Name:
Hospital Commissioning
Client:
Private Company
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Project Management
Project Description:
The International Finance Corporation, through the South Pacific Project Facility (SPPF), approved technical assistance towards commissioning of a private hospital to gain Quality Assurance Certification. The two-year project involved setting up financial systems, development of the necessary manuals, provision of quality assurance training and development of quality assurance programmes.
Services Provided:
Three consultants were sub-contracted to undertake the actual commissioning work, with the office of KVAConsult contracted to manage the project. This involved developing contracts and liaising between SPPF and the hospital to develop Terms of Reference for the project; acting as the contracting agency for individual sub-contractors; administering approval of payments, preparing cost reimbursements and facilitating payments of sub-contractors; and providing other support services as required.
Period:
01/Sep/1996-01/Oct/1996
Project Name:
Western Samoa Infectious Disease Equipment: Post-Project Monitoring
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Review
Project Description:
The project provided a basis for determining whether further assistance was needed to maintain the momentum of the original Anti-Infectious Disease project. The main thrust of the original project was to enhance the capacity of the Health Department to contain infectious diseases.
Services Provided:
Reviewed and assessed impact of the project in terms of the objectives set out in the project document.
Period:
01/Nov/1995-01/Dec/1995
Project Name:
Reconstruction of Tuasivi Hospital: Post-Project Monitoring
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Evaluation
Project Description:
A 624million Yen grant had been used to reconstruct Tuasivi Hospital in Savaii after it was destroyed by Cyclone Ofa in 1990. The post-project monitoring was an integral part of management of the Japanese aid programme.
Services Provided:
Assessed the impact of the project compared to its agreed objectives. This involved a review of documentation and consultations with the Health Department officials and a sample of the clients in Tuasivi.
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