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Tenders are invited for End-line Study of Combating the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Jordan (2023-2026). Closing Date: 8 Jan 2026 Type: Consultancy Background: Child labour, especially its worst forms in hazardous sectors, remains a critical child protection issue in Jordan. In the Balqa and Zarqa governorates, many vulnerable children (girls and boys aged 617) are at risk of engaging in hazardous work due to economic hardship, limited access to education, and social norms. The Combatting the Worst Forms of Child Labour (CWFCL) project was launched to address these challenges by integrating child protection, education, and livelihoods support in target communities of Balqa and Zarqa governorates. 1. About Plan International Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrens rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support childrens rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We place a specific focus on girls and young women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International Jordan was established in 2016 and has programmes throughout the country (Amman, Jordan Valley, Karak, Jarash, Azraq camp, and Zarqa). Working in partnerships with local, national and international organisations, Plan aims to support the recovery and resilience of Jordanian host populations and Syrian refugees, as in the project covered by this final evaluation. Plan International France (PIF) is also commissioning office, as it provides funds to implement this project especially in the framework of support from AFD (Agence Française de Développement). PIF oversees the CWFCL in Jordan project and leads communications with the donor AFD as it guides Plan Jordan for the CWFCL overall project management especially in terms of Quality and Conformity. 2. Project Background Funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Plan International, in partnership with Jordan Valley Development and Reconstruction Association (JVDRA) and Tamkeen for Legal Aid and Human Rights, has started to implement a 3-year project starting in October 2023. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour in hazardous sectors through comprehensive and inclusive child protection prevention and response services. The specific objective of the project is to ensure that by 2026, girls and boys (aged 6 to 17 years, with at least 50% being girls) are less at risk of, or removed from the worst forms of child labour in hazardous sectors within Zarqa and Balqa Governorates. The project is aiming to achieve the following results: Children at risk from the targeted communities (6 to 17 years old, at least 50% of girls) after participating in the project, have improved knowledge, attitudes and practices to protect themselves from the WFCL hazardous sectors. The target is 700 girls and boys. Targeted adolescents, parents and caregivers refrain from engaging in or sending their children to the WFCL in the hazardous sectors after participating in Plans Parenting for Protection Programme and/or benefit equitably from enhanced access to sustainable, dignifying livelihood skills-building opportunities. The target is 280 parents/caregivers. Targeted communities and civil society representatives, key national actors (National Child Labour Task Force - CLTF), local authorities, and employers in the targeted communities are better enabled to prevent and respond to the WFCL in the hazardous sectors. The target is 4200 community members reached through initiatives and awareness sessions. 3.Purpose of the study The project has been implemented since 2023 in selected communities of Balqa and Zarqa governorates. It directly targets about 700 children (617 years) at risk of child labour, 280 parents/caregivers (50% women, 50% men) in positive parenting sessions, and 140 adolescents/household members in livelihoods training. Additionally, the project engages local officials and community members at large through advocacy and awareness activities, in total 3000 participants from awareness-raising sessions, 1200 community members from initiatives, 20 Community-based Child Protection Committee (CBCPC) members, 20 media personnel and 25 CLTF members under result 3. As the project concludes its first phase, a second phase is being conceptualized to build on its achievements. The endline evaluation outlined in this ToR will assess the results of the first phase and generate insights to inform both final donor reporting and the design of the next phase. This external endline evaluation is commissioned to assess the performance and results of the Combatting Child Labour project and to draw lessons to guide future programming. The evaluation serves a dual purpose: (1) to provide an evidence-based, independent assessment of how well the project met its objectives (for accountability in final reporting to stakeholders, including the donor and national partners), and (2) to generate actionable recommendations and lessons learned that will directly inform the development of the full proposal for the next project phase. Ultimately, the evaluation will help ensure that the next phase is grounded in the successes, challenges, and contextual realities identified in phase one. Evaluation Objectives: The specific objectives of the endline evaluation are to: Assess the relevance of the project in relation to the needs and priorities of the target groups, as well as the internal and external coherence of the intervention, and evaluate its performance in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. Examine the integration of cross-cutting issues, particularly gender equality and child protection (CP), by identifying key obstacles, areas requiring attention, and enabling factors that have influenced implementation and outcomes. Assess the quality and effectiveness of partnerships, particularly the collaboration and coordination mechanisms established with Tamkeen, JVDRA, and other stakeholders involved in project delivery and community engagement. Identify lessons learned and provide actionable, realistic recommendations to inform the design and implementation of Phase 2 of the project. These recommendations should be context-specific and aligned with the scope, resources, and budget of this particular intervention, ensuring that they are feasible, relevant, and directly applicable. 4. Scope of the Evaluation: Geographic Scope: The evaluation will cover project activities and results in Balqa and Zarqa governorates of Jordan. Within these governorates, the focus will be on the specific communities and locations where project interventions were implemented (including community centers, informal education class sites, vocational training centers, and areas where community initiatives took place). Field visits and data collection should be conducted in both governorates to ensure representation of the different local contexts and stakeholders. The evaluator(s) should be prepared to travel to project sites in both Balqa and Zarqa, coordinating closely with the project team for site selection and scheduling. In addition, please note that for some activities led under Result 3 (notably those related to advocacy), a national context should be considered. Thematic Scope: The evaluation encompasses all major thematic components of the project, as defined by the projects logical framework. This includes: Child protection and education interventions (child-friendly sessions on psychosocial support, life skills, informal education courses for out-of-school children, and referral of children to protection/education/health services). Household economic empowerment interventions (positive parenting sessions, livelihoods skills training, referrals to income-generating opportunities, and provision of vocational start-up kits or micro-grants to selected families). Community engagement and advocacy (formation and support of community-based child protection committees, community awareness campaigns, media training and competitions, and collaboration with the National Child Labour Task Force and local authorities on child labour issues). Cross-cutting issues such as gender equality and inclusion (e.g., ensuring at least 50% female participation, addressing the needs of Syrian refugees vs. Jordanian families), child participation (engaging youth voices in program activities), and partnership dynamics (coordination between Plan International, local NGO partners, government bodies) and capacity-building of each entity are also within the scope of inquiry. The evaluator should consider these dimensions when assessing performance and formulating findings. 5. Proposed Methodology & Scope of work The evaluation will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Bidders are expected to propose a detailed methodology in their technical proposals. However, the approach should align with the following guidance and principles: Desk Review: The evaluator will start with a thorough review of all relevant project documents and data. This includes the project proposal and logframe/MERL framework, baseline study reports, any mid-term or monitoring reports (including KAP survey results, pre/post-tests results from parenting sessions, livelihoods tracking data, etc.), progress reports to the donor, an Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4191652/11024857-end-line-study-combating-worst-forms-child-labour-jordan-2023-2026
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