Evaluation Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this Mid-Term Review is assess the progress made towards operational and strategic goals of the IFRC Emergency Appeal (MGR65002) in Ukraine and the impacted countries during the initial 2 years of response (February 2022 to December 2023) and to formulate practical recommendations to inform the future evolution of the EA programming in those countries and the specific role of the IFRC in supporting the impacted National Societies during the coming two years (2024-2025) until the Appeal ends in December 2025.
The mid-term review will take into consideration the distinctive features of the response in Ukraine and in the impacted countries, therefore it will provide tailored learning and recommendations for each of these two contexts separately:
- The situation in Ukraine is still one of an acute armed conflict where humanitarian needs remain, particularly along the lines of conflict (south and east) but also throughout the rest of the country (west and center) where air strikes are also frequent, the economy is gravely impacted and many IDPs and returnees have found refuge from the war. Even as emergency needs continue, the expectations and opportunities for early recovery are also high. URCS has grown substantially since the escalation of the conflict in 2022, in terms of personnel, local branches and reach of its services. The Movement response is also shaped in part by the large presence and co-convener role of ICRC and the numerous partner NS providing bilateral support to URCS.
- The situation in impacted countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Belarus, Po-land, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Georgia, Türkiye, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia, North Macedonia) is more stable as the influx of Ukrainian refugees have diminished and the National Societies response focus transitions into longer term support to the integration and inclusion of the Ukrainian populations in those countries.
The Mid-Term Review will be guided by the IFRC Agenda for Renewal which articulates how the IFRC Secretariat sees its role in implementation of Strategy 2030. Therefore, the Mid-Term Review will analyse to what extent IFRC Secretariat delivered on its vision (as stated in the Agenda for Renewal) to coordinate and support the work of the member National Societies, driving the transformations that are essential for the IFRC network to fulfill its potential as a global humanitarian actor - engaged, accountable and trusted – and deliver on an agreed agenda.
valuator/s Profiles Needed
The evaluation team proposed should have the following skills, experience and qualifications to be selected for this evaluation.
• University degrees at the post-graduate level in relevant field of study.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing evaluations required.
• Minimum of 9 to 10 years of monitoring and evaluation experience required in large scale and complex humanitarian operations.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and evaluation of humanitarian systems and processes such as Cash Assistance, Capacity building and Organisational Development, and Community Engagement.
• Knowledge and experience working with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement preferred.
• Proven track record of conducting qualitative and quantitative research including the development of interview schedules and qualitative and quantitative data analysis required.
• Experience in qualitative data collection and data analysis techniques (especially in the design of coding schemes).
• Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills in spreadsheet, word processing, database management (MS Access) and statistical analysis software familiarity.
• IM and Data visualization expertise to be able to analyze large amounts of data and present it in an engaging and meaning way to the audience.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Working knowledge of English language strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the Ukraine and Impacted Countries strongly preferred.
• Experience working with representatives of the Governments strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with trends and developments in international contexts (i.e. shelter CVA, CEA, MHPSS, Migration, and disaster Management) support preferred.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Applicants are expected to provide a detailed description of the evaluation team members, their expertise and capacities and the role that they will play within the evaluation team.
When providing the budget, applicants are also expected to indicate the number of days/hours of dedication per team member and the remuneration applicable to calculate the total cost.
How to apply
Application Procedures
Interested consultants should submit their application material by 24 April 2024 to the following email: PMER.Europe@ifrc.org with the title Mid-term Evaluation Ukraine Emergency Appeal. Application material is non-returnable, and we thank you in advance for understanding that only short-listed consultants will be contacted for the next step in the application process.
1. Curricula Vitae (CV) for all members of the team applying for consideration.
2. Cover letter clearly summarizing your experience as it pertains to this assignment, your daily rate, and three professional references.
3. A brief description of your firm or institution (for applicants other than individual contractors).
4. Technical proposal not exceeding 7 pages expressing an understanding and interpretation of the TOR, the proposed methodology, and a time and activity schedule.
5. Financial proposal itemizing estimated costs for services rendered (team members, consultancy days, daily consultancy fees), accommodation and living costs, transport costs, stationery costs, and any other related supplies or services required for the evaluation.
6. At least one example of a previous evaluation report similar to the one described in this TOR.
Appendices
The contents for the Appendix can include:
• Bibliography of documents (secondary sources) to be reviewed.
• Maps of project & intervention location(s).
• List of persons/organizations to be interviewed.
• Suggested report outline.
The review will take place in Ukraine and impacted countries.
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