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Tenders are invited for Endline Evaluation Consultant Closing Date: Friday, 07. Aug 2026 Intervention Sector(s): Shelter and Non-Food Items 1. INTRODUCTIONThis Terms of Reference (ToR) outlines the requirements for the endline evaluation of the project titled "Secure Shelter for Economic Integration Initiative," funded by the Citi Foundation. The evaluation will assess the projects performance, achievements, and challenges against its stated objectives and the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria. The findings and recommendations from this evaluation will inform future programming, enhance accountability to affected populations and donors, and contribute to organizational learning. 2. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT2.1. PROJECT OVERVIEWPremière Urgence Internationale (PUI) has been implementing the "Secure Shelter for Economic Integration Initiative" project, funded by the Citi Foundation, with an initial grant of $500,000. The project commenced on October 1, 2024, and is scheduled to conclude on September 30, 2026, spanning a duration of 24 months. The initiative was designed as a multi-layered approach to address housing insecurity and homelessness among vulnerable populations in Beirut Mount Lebanon, specifically Bourj Hammoud and Nabaa.The initial project aimed to provide Cash for Shelter (CfS) for 40 homeless households and Cash for Rent (CfR) for 110 households, complemented by individual support, skills development, and linkages to economic opportunities and service provision. The overarching goal was to empower self-sufficiency and promote stability by supporting vulnerable households with a phased approach of cash assistance, skills development, and support services to break poverty cycles and ensure housing security in Lebanon.2.2. OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND PROJECT MODIFICATIONSThe projects implementation has occurred within a complex and evolving operational environment in Lebanon, characterized by ongoing humanitarian crises and mass displacement. Due to these changing circumstances, the project underwent several modifications to adapt its strategy and optimize resource utilization.First Amendment (October 22, 2024): This administrative modification expanded the targeted beneficiaries beyond Beirut to a country-wide response, acknowledging mass displacement due to escalating hostilities. It also involved a reallocation of $17,950 from long-term (9-month) CfR to CfS (emergency/short-term) and $5,000 from long-term CfR to shorter-term (6-month) CfR activities. The target for CfS was adjusted to 85 beneficiaries in Year 1 and 20 in Year 2, with 45 targeted for longer-term CfR and livelihood support. The CfS amount was increased to $250 per case in Year 2.Second Amendment (April 23, 2025): This modification approved a change in implementation location to two new municipalities: Sin el Fil and Dekwaneh.Subsequent Modification (Undated, reflected in Revised Program Budget): A further modification introduced a new livelihood component to strengthen the sustainability and impact of assistance. This involved reallocating $4,980 from the Consultation for PUI staff and beneficiaries sessions budget line to support income-generating activities. This reallocation aims to empower beneficiaries to generate stable income and reduce dependency on short-term assistance, with a budget of $6,150 allocated for this purpose.2.3. PROJECT LOCATIONS AND BENEFICIARIESThe project initially focused on Beirut Mount Lebanon (Bourj Hammoud and Nabaa). Following amendments, the geographical coverage expanded to include Sin el Fil and Dekwaneh. The project targets vulnerable households at risk of eviction and homeless individuals, including Syrian refugees, Palestinian refugees, and vulnerable Lebanese communities. 3. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ENDLINE EVALUAITON3.1. PURPOSEThe primary purpose of this endline evaluation is to provide an independent and comprehensive assessment of the projects performance, achievements, and challenges. The evaluation will generate evidence-based findings, lessons learned, and actionable recommendations to inform future humanitarian interventions, enhance accountability to affected populations and donors, and contribute to organizational learning.3.2. OBJECTIVESThis endline evaluation will aim to:Assess the projects relevance and appropriateness in addressing the identified needs and priorities of the target populations, considering the evolving humanitarian context in Lebanon.Determine the effectiveness of the project in achieving its stated objectives and expected outcomes across all sectors (shelter, economic integration/livelihoods).Evaluate the efficiency of resource utilization, including financial, human, and material resources, in delivering project activities and results.Analyze the impact of the project on the lives of the targeted beneficiaries, including unintended positive and negative effects.Examine the sustainability of project outcomes and the extent to which benefits are likely to continue after the projects completion, particularly concerning the newly introduced livelihood component.Identify key lessons learned, best practices, and challenges encountered during project implementation, including those related to project modifications and adaptation to the evolving context.Provide forward-looking recommendations for future programming, policy development, and humanitarian response strategies. 4. EVALUATION SCOPE4.1. TIME PERIODThe evaluation will cover the duration of the project implementation from October 1, 2024, to August 31, 2026.4.2. GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGEThe evaluation will cover all project locations where activities were implemented: Beirut Mount Lebanon (Bourj Hammoud and Nabaa), Sin el Fil, and Dekwaneh.4.3. PROJECT COMPONENT TO EVALUATEThe evaluation will encompass all components and activities of the project, including:Cash for Shelter (CfS): Provision of one-time financial assistance for homeless households to secure adequate housing. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of CfS in providing immediate relief and facilitating access to shelter, considering the increased amount of $250 per case in Year 2.Cash for Rent (CfR) Assistance: Financial support to vulnerable households at risk of eviction to cover rent payments for 6 to 9 months. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of CfR in preventing homelessness and promoting housing stability, considering the shifts in beneficiary numbers for 6-month and 9-month CfR.Employability Skills Development and Labor Market Linkages: Training, personal development plans, and support services to enhance beneficiaries employability skills. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of these activities in empowering beneficiaries towards self-sufficiency.Support to Income-Generating Activities: Provision of cash grants (up to $1,000 per beneficiary) for the purchase of income-generating kits, accompanied by follow-up and monitoring visits. The evaluation will assess the impact of this new component on beneficiaries income generation, and self-reliance. 5. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND KEY QUESTIONSThe evaluation will be guided by the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria, adapted for humanitarian action. The key evaluation questions under each criterion are as follows:Relevance:To what extent did the project address the identified needs and priorities of the target populations, considering the evolving humanitarian context in Lebanon and the modifications made to the project?Was the targeted population relevant to the objective of the activities, the criteria of the cash activities, and the area of intervention?Were the project objectives and activities appropriate and consistent with national policies, humanitarian principles, and the strategic objectives of the Citi Foundation?How well did the project adapt its design and interventions to changes in the operational environment and beneficiary needs, particularly regarding the expansion of geographical scope and the introduction of the livelihood component?Effectiveness:To what extent did the project achieve its stated objectives and expected outcomes across the shelter and economic integration/livelihoods sectors?What were the major factors contributing to or hindering the achievement of project objectives, including the impact of project modifications?How effective were the different project activities (CfS, CfR, employability skills development, support to income-generating activities) in delivering intended results?To what extent did the project reach its intended beneficiaries, including vulnerable groups such as women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities, across all targeted locations?To what extent did the project intersect with the other sectors such as health, protection, and others.To what extent did monitoring data and beneficiary feedback inform project implementation and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle?How effective were the projects feedback and complaint mechanisms in capturing and responding to beneficiary concerns?Efficiency:Were the project activities implemented in a timely and cost-efficient manner, considering the budget reallocations and the introduction of new activities?Were resources (financial, human, material) utilized optimally to achieve the projects objectives?Were cash assistance and livelihood activities appropriate in terms of the projects results and achievements?To what extent did the amendments that were proposed serve the outcome of the project?Could the same results have been achieved with fewer resources or in a shorter timeframe?How efficient were the coordination mechanisms and partnerships in facilitating project implementation, especially considering the expanded geographical scope?Impact:What significant changes (positive and negative, intended, and unintended) occurred in the lives of the beneficiaries as a direct or indirect result of the project, includi Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/premiere-urgence-aide-medicale-internationale/calls/endline-evaluation-consultant
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