Request For External Evaluation Consultant

Contributing towards a stable and resilient social and political environment in which citizens and youth in specific can thrive and independently contribute to the development of their communities. 

Specific Objectives:

1. Empowering youth competencies in their engagement as active citizens on the municipal level  
2. Stimulating a dynamic and long-term engagement of youth, community-based organizations and community members in the democratic process 

Duration: 12 months

15 communities: Ain Qana, Deirmimas, Kharayeb, Kfarroummane, Kfarsir, Habbouch, Qsaybeh, Zrariyeh, Zawtar El Charqiye, Tebnine, Rmeich, Lebaa/Anan, Benwati, Roum and Mjaydel/Jenesnaya.

14 youth committees of 18-20 youth each and 1 teachers committee in Rmeich.

1. Objectives of the Evaluation:

OBJECTIVE 1.

To assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability of the Gestion Citoyenne project Specifically: The evaluation will cover the entire project and will enable lessons to be learned to improve practices and projects within DPNA. Specific consideration should be given to assess whether the project had different impacts on old committees or newly established ones or there was no difference.

The evaluation will be used to assess the actions carried out during the project, its achievements and specifically its impact on the democratic participation of the youth.

This is taking place at a time when DPNA is in the process of setting up a continuation for this project focused on municipal engagement and emergency response.

More specifically, the aim will be to:

• • • Measure the extent to which the project/program achieved its intended goals and objectives and analyze the project success factors and obstacles.
    • Evaluate the efficiency of resource utilization and the cost-effectiveness of interventions.
    • Assess the relevance of the project/program to the needs of the target population and stakeholders.
    • Analyze the sustainability of project/program outcomes beyond the evaluation period.
    • Provide recommendations for potential improvements and future directions.
    • Assess and evaluate the real impact of the quick impact projects specifically and the behavioral change of committee members: what has changed for beneficiaries, both individually and collectively?
    • Assess the difference in impact between committees who were in the first phase of the project and new committees?
    • Include an analysis of Jezzine District Committees and South/Nabatieh committees

OBJECTIVE 2

At the organizational level, to assess the Strategic Plan of DPNA 2023 – 2027 in general and especially regarding the contextual changes. Then to determine with the team the ACTION PLAN for this strategic plan. This type of evaluation and support aims to provide insights into how well the strategic plan fits the organization and HOW the organization will be able to utilize its resources and achieve its set goals.

More specifically, the aim will be to:

• Assess the Strategic Plan and its linkage to the current context
• Evaluate the capacity of the organization to achieve this plan
• Develop participatorily the ACTION PLAN document
• Develop TWO concept notes of projects linked to the ACTION PLAN specifically under the citizenship and children components.

More details in the attached Annex I. 

3. Scope of Work: (Refer to Annex I for more details) 

4.Deliverables:

The consultant will be required to deliver the following:

• An inception meeting
• An Inception Report detailing the evaluation methodology, data sources, and work plan.
• Draft Evaluation Report for internal review and feedback.
• Final Evaluation Report incorporating feedback and presenting the evaluation findings, conclusions, recommendations, and lessons learned (including a summary of the main conclusions).
• Evaluation report in English preferably. French can be an option.
• Action Plan in English
• Two concept notes in English

5.Timeframe:

The consultant is expected to complete the evaluation within 4 weeks from the contract signing date, in February 2025

6.Qualifications:

The ideal evaluation consultant should possess the following qualifications:

• A proven track record in conducting evaluations for local/international organizations (- experience of projects co-financed by institutional would-be a plus)
• A proven track record in conducting evaluations for similar projects/programs.
• At least 7 years of experience in evaluating projects/programs and organizations.
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.
• Familiarity with Development work, governance, organizational development, youth programming
• Language proficiency: English, Arabic (French would be a plus).

7.Reporting:

The evaluation consultant will report to DPNA and will work closely with DPNA’s Project Manager, MEAL Manager and Financial Analyst.

8.Budget:

The budget for this consultancy will cover the consultant's fees, travel expenses, data collection tools, and any other relevant costs.