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Tenders are invited for Midterm Evaluation Consultant Closing Date: Thursday, 18. Jun 2026 Intervention Sector(s): Development Remuneration range: > 6000 (USD) Duration of Contract: 2 months Context and justification of the need The 2021 Joint Communication on a Renewed Partnership with the Southern Neighborhood A New Agenda for the Mediterranean emphasizes the importance of promoting the role of women in society and the economy, as part of a renewed commitment to the rule of law, human rights, equality, democracy, and good governance. In line with the EU Gender Action Plan (GAP III), which aims to strengthen the EUs contribution to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across its internal and external actions, the European Commission adopted in 2022 the Women Empowerment Hub in Lebanon (WE-HUB) initiative, funded under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI Global Europe). The WE-HUB project is currently under implementation and aims to contribute to advancing gender equality in Lebanon through three specific objectives: SO1: Increase womens leadership and participation in the political and public sphere SO2: Foster an enabling environment for improved engagement of women in the workforce SO3: Enhance legislative reforms and measures that protect women from all forms of violence The expected results of the action are structured as follows: Under SO1: Women feel more empowered to engage in political life Women are more visible in public spaces, gaining competencies, networks, confidence, and legitimacy Policy dialogue at the national level is strengthened, and the legislative framework is increasingly aligned with gender equality Under SO2: Women and civil society actors are better equipped to address discriminatory social norms and gender stereotypes Evidence-based policies and recommendations are increasingly adopted by stakeholders to combat gender discrimination and inequalities Women have improved access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, particularly in non-traditional sectors Under SO3: Protection actors provide improved, survivor-centered services to GBV survivors and strengthen coordination with NGOs Access to justice for GBV survivors is enhanced The legal framework for the protection of women from violence is increasingly enforced The WE-HUB project is implemented by Expertise France and GIZ International Services. Expertise France leads the overall coordination of the project, including implementation of Components 1 and 3, as well as donor reporting, while GIZ is responsible for the implementation of Component 2. The WE-HUB project is implemented by Expertise France and GIZ International Services. Expertise France leads the overall coordination of the project, including the implementation of Components 1 and 3, as well as donor reporting, while GIZ International Services is responsible for the implementation of Component 2. The project is implemented in close coordination with a range of anticipated stakeholders and partners, including GIZ International Services, Women Led SMEs, relevant private sector actors, Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA), Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Lebanese University Faculty of Arts and Architecture (LU), National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW), , Beirut Bar Association (BBA), the Tripoli Bar Association (TBA), Justice Without Frontiers (JWF), the Legal Task Force (LTF), , Expert Researchers, , Live Love Lebanon (LLL), as well as relevant public and private sector institutions . At this mid-implementation stage, the project is undergoing a Mid-Term Evaluation to assess progress towards achieving its objectives, identify challenges and lessons learned, and provide actionable recommendations to improve implementation and inform the remaining phase of the project. Objectives and desired results The objective of the consultancy is to conduct strategic and analytical mid-term evaluation of the WE-HUB project to assess its progress, using the six standard DAC evaluation criteria, namely: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, coherence, and sustainability. The evaluation will provide actionable, forward-looking recommendations for Phase 3. The evaluation is expected to go beyond descriptive analysis and provide critical insights and evaluative judgement. The findings and recommendations will enable the project team to identify achievements, challenges, and gaps, and to adjust implementation strategies accordingly for the remaining project period. The evaluation will focus on: The specific evaluation questions as formulated below, are indicative. They outline what the evaluation should focus on, have a primary impact on the methodology that the selected evaluator will develop, and help direct the evaluation effort towards the expected areas to be covered by this mid-ter evaluation. The evaluation questions will be finalized during the framing phase of the evaluation with the evaluation committee[1]. Furthermore, the mid-term evaluation should consider whether gender equality and womens empowerment were mainstreamed and consistently applied and achieved within the implementation Mid-Term Evaluation Purpose:To assess the progress of the project against its objectives and indicators, evaluate the effectiveness of implementation to date, and identify lessons learned and areas for improvement. Tasks: Context and Progress Analysis: The evaluation will also look at unintended (positive or negative) effects. This can be included in the progress and data analysis sections. Review the current status of womens empowerment in Lebanon and assess progress made by the project in relation to its objectives. It will be subject of both wars that took place in 2024 and the current war. Assessment of LogFrame Performance: Assess progress against the existing logframe indicators and targets, based on available monitoring data and evaluation findings. Review of MEAL Data and Means of Verification (MoVs): Examine existing datasets and MoVs to assess the availability, consistency, and reliability of data used to report on project indicators. Data Collection: Conduct field visits, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with beneficiaries, partners organizations, and stakeholders to gather qualitative and quantitative insights. Data Analysis: Analyze collected and existing monitoring data to assess progress against targets, identify trends, and evaluate early signs of change. Assessment of Implementation: Evaluate the relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency of project activities and partnerships. Reporting of Findings: Prepare a comprehensive mid-term evaluation report outlining methodology, findings, lessons learned, and practical recommendations to improve ongoing implementation. Description of the assignment Planned Activities The evaluator will undertake the following activities: Conduct a comprehensive desk review of key project documents, including: Original logframe and indicators Baseline study report Progress reports and partner reports MEAL tools and datasets Develop an evaluation methodology and workplan, including data collection tools (KIIs/FGDs guides) this methodology will be developed in an inception report that will be presented during a meeting with the evaluation committee to validate the methodology (data collection tools and sample (list of interlocutors or sample for survey if needed), data collection process and calendar, analysis plan) Data Collection: Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with different stakeholder groups, including: 2 days: KIIs with project team members (Expertise France & GIZ) (including KEs, trainers, and relevant departments) approx. 6 KIIs A mix of individual and small group interviews can be used, especially for team members with similar roles. This will be further defined by the evaluator during the inception phase. 2 days: KIIs with grantee organizations approx. 6 KIIs (2 grantees × 3 participants) Group interviews with each grantee (23 participants) can be organized to make data collection more efficient while capturing different perspectives. The final approach will be defined by the evaluator. 2-3 days: KIIs with partner stakeholders (e.g., TBA, BBA, NCLW, MOJ, MOSA) approx. 57 KIIs 1 day: KIIs / FGDs with end beneficiaries (lawyers, women, CSOs, LU students, judges, women-led SMEs, etc.) 2 days: Reporting of primary data Conduct field visits and FGDs with beneficiaries across selected WE-Hub intervention locations, while maintaining flexibility for the evaluator to adapt the sampling and itinerary based on context, feasibility, security considerations, and logistical constraints. Indicative locations and interventions may include: Beirut and Mount Lebanon (BBA, ministries, private sector stakeholders, women-led SMEs), LU campuses such as Hadath, Furn El Chebbak, Tripoli, Deir El Qamar and Forn el Chebbak), Tripoli/North Lebanon (TBA, lawyers trained on GBV, North Connect activity, women-led SMEs) Bekaa and Saida/South (women-led SMEs / Chamber activities and private sector interventions), as well as selected JWF intervention areas (awareness sessions on civil rights and legal duties in GBV cases targeting women, school and university students, and community beneficiaries). As well as selected LLL interventions. The final sampling approach, field visit locations, and stakeholder selection shall be refined by the evaluator during the inception phase in coordination with the evaluation committee. Review the MEAL system and analyze existing monitoring data and Means of Verification (MoVs). In addition to datasets and MoVs, the evaluation will also assess MEAL processes and data management (e.g., data collection, validation, and reporting). This will help provide more practica Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/expertise-france/calls/midterm-evaluation-consultant
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