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Tenders are invited for Consultancy for Final Evaluation. Closing Date: 9 Mar 2026 ADRA Sudan is an international non-governmental organization and a member of the global ADRA network, which has been operating in Sudan for more than two decades. ADRA Sudan implements humanitarian and development programmes across several sectors including Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), WASH, Protection, Education, and Resilience, working with conflict-affected, displaced, and vulnerable communities in multiple states of Sudan. With financial support from Bread for the World (BftW) and co-funding from other partners, ADRA Sudan has been implementing the Livelihood Enhancement of community project in Blue Nile State, Kurmuk Locality, for the period 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2026. The overall development goal of the project is to contribute to the sustainable livelihood enhancement of target communities in Blue Nile State. The project objective is to enhance food security and the socio-economic status of vulnerable smallholder farmers and pastoralists through a comprehensive food systems and resilience approach. The project interventions include, among others: Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and Pastoralist Field Schools (PFS), Strengthening access to agricultural inputs and markets, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA), Community Action Planning (CAP), Gender equality and GBV prevention and awareness, Strengthening community structures and local capacities. The project targets approximately 1,250 vulnerable households (including at least 550 women) among host communities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and returnees. Implementation is carried out by ADRA Sudan in close collaboration with the Sudan Social Development Organization (SUDO) as a local implementing partner, as well as in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Social Development, local authorities, and relevant UN agencies and coordination platforms. The project is implemented in a complex and fragile context characterized by protracted conflict, population displacement, weak market systems, high food insecurity, climate shocks (especially floods), poor infrastructure, and limited access to basic services. Blue Nile State is also marked by social and ethnic diversity, land and resource-based conflicts, and significant gender inequalities, all of which influence both project implementation and outcomes. 2. Cause and objective of the evaluation The Livelihood enhancement of community project is approaching the end of its implementation period (May 2023 April 2026). In line with ADRA Sudans accountability commitments to affected populations, partners, and donorsparticularly Bread for the WorldADRA Sudan has decided to commission an independent final evaluation of the project. The evaluation is being conducted in order to: Assess the overall performance of the project against its stated objectives, expected results, indicators, and Theory of Change; Determine the extent to which the project has achieved its intended outcomes, particularly in relation to food security, livelihoods, resilience, and the socio-economic status of women and vulnerable groups; Examine the quality, relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project design and implementation approach in the complex conflict- and climate-affected context of Blue Nile State; Identify key lessons learned, good practices, and challenges, and document what worked well and what did not, and why; Generate practical and forward-looking recommendations to inform: Future programming in Blue Nile and similar contexts, Potential follow-up or scale-up phases of the FSOC approach, ADRA Sudans broader Food Security, Livelihoods, and Resilience portfolio. The evaluation is being conducted at this point in time because the project is nearing completion, making it possible to assess both the achievement of outputs and outcomes as well as the early signs of impact and sustainability of the interventions. The primary users of the evaluation findings will be: ADRA Sudan senior management and programme teams, Bread for the World and other partners/donors, The implementing partner (SUDO), Relevant government counterparts and coordination platforms. The evaluation was initiated by ADRA Sudan as the implementing and contracting agency, in agreement with the financing partner, Bread for the World, as part of the projects learning, accountability, and quality assurance commitments. The findings of this evaluation will be used for strategic decision-making, organizational learning, accountability reporting, and future project design, rather than for project continuation funding decisions for the current phase. 3. Key questions The evaluation should, at minimum, address the following questions: 3.1 Relevance (Are we doing the right thing?) To what extent was the project design aligned with: The needs and priorities of smallholder farmers, pastoralists, women, IDPs and returnees in Kurmuk locality? The food security, livelihoods, gender and resilience context of Blue Nile State? To what extent were the project objectives, strategies, and intervention logic consistent with: National and local priorities and policies? Bread for the World and ADRA Sudan strategic frameworks? To what extent were gender equality, inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and environmental/climate risks appropriately integrated into the project design and implementation? Were the targeting criteria and beneficiary selection mechanisms appropriate, fair, and conflict-sensitive? 3.2 Effectiveness (Are we achieving the objectives?) To what extent have the projects planned outputs and outcomes been achieved? To what extent has the project contributed to: Improved household food security? Improved agricultural production and productivity? Improved income and livelihood opportunities? Improved socio-economic status and decision-making power of women? To what extent have the different components (FFS/PFS, VSLA, CAP, market linkages, gender activities) reinforced each other? What were the key enabling and constraining factors affecting achievement of results? To what extent were women, youth, IDPs, returnees, and people with disabilities able to participate meaningfully and benefit equitably from the project? 3.3 Efficiency (Are we using resources in the best way?) Were financial, human, and material resources used in a cost-effective and timely manner? Were management, coordination, and partnership arrangements (including with SUDO and government counterparts) appropriate and efficient? Were implementation modalities, procurement, and delivery mechanisms suitable to the operating context? Could the same or better results have been achieved with fewer resources or through alternative approaches? 3.4 Impact (What difference has the project made?) What intended and unintended changes (positive or negative) can be observed at household, community, and systems level in relation to: Food security and nutrition Livelihoods and income Resilience and coping strategies Gender relations and social cohesion Are there any early signs of systemic change (e.g. in local extension systems, input supply systems, community organization, or market behavior)? Has the project contributed to reducing vulnerability and strengthening resilience to shocks (conflict, floods, climate, market shocks)? Have any negative effects (e.g. environmental pressure, social tensions, exclusion) emerged, and how were they addressed? 3.5 Sustainability (Will the benefits last?) To what extent are the project results and benefits likely to be sustained after the end of the project? What is the likelihood that: FFS/PFS groups will continue to function? VSLA groups will remain active and self-managed? Community Action Plans (CAP) processes will continue? Input supply and market linkages will be maintained? To what extent do local institutions, community structures, and government services have the capacity and ownership to sustain the achievements? What factors support or threaten sustainability, particularly in relation to conflict, climate, markets, and gender norms? In line with the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria, the evaluation will also assess coherence as a key dimension of sustainability, including: The extent to which the project was coherent with relevant national and local policies, strategies, and systems (e.g. agriculture, livelihoods, gender, and resilience frameworks); The degree of internal coherence among project components (FFS/PFS, VSLA, CAP, market linkages, gender and GBV interventions) and how these reinforced sustainability outcomes; The extent of external coherence and complementarity with other interventions by government, UN agencies, NGOs, and coordination platforms operating in Blue Nile State; Whether the project avoided duplication and maximized synergies, contributing to longer-term systems strengthening and sustainability. This assessment will ensure that sustainability is examined not only at activity and community level, but also in relation to the broader policy, institutional, and coordination environment, in accordance with OECD-DAC standards. 3.6 Cross-Cutting and Systems Questions To what extent was the project gender-transformative rather than only gender-sensitive? To what extent did the project promote inclusion of the most vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities? To what extent did the project apply Do No Harm and conflict-sensitive approaches? To what extent were environmental and climate resilience considerations integrated into activities and community practices? 3.7 Project Management, MEAL and Accountability To what extent was the projects MEAL system fit for purpose and used for adaptive management and learning? How effective were the accountability and complaints/feedback Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4198735/consultancy-final-evaluation
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