TOR | Terms of Reference Guideline
Tool Summary
This tool was revised and approved by the Tools Steering Group on 19th March 2008.
Last updated 29th April 2008.
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When to apply this document?
This document is a guideline. NZAID Staff are expected to consult and apply this guideline when developing a Terms of Reference (TOR). Exceptions to this guideline must be discussed with your manager.
What does this guideline cover?
This guideline sets out general principles and good practice for the preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR). It describes the information required, outlines the process for developing TOR and identifies issues to be considered.
For further guidance on specific assignments see:
Developing Terms of Reference for Reviews and Evaluations
Developing Terms of Reference for MSC and TA (in development)
What will this guideline do?
This guideline helps NZAID staff follow and promote sound principles for developing quality TOR, and ensuring good development outcomes. The context of each activity/assignment or task requires careful consideration of the scope, the level of detail. For further assistance, staff should discuss this with their Team Leader.
Who is this guideline for?
This guideline is for NZAID staff, our development partners and the contractors engaged to help us in our work. In developing TOR, the key role of NZAID staff is to ensure a high level of partner ownership while ensuring NZAID’s own policy, quality assurance, and accountability requirements are met.