Project duration and evaluation period: From July 1, 2023 to Aug 1, 2025

Type of evaluation: Evaluation of the final project

Donor reference number: 2022/PRYC/000610

Executing agency and local partner(s): JOHUD

Project budget: 486.000€

Donor: AECID Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation)

Note: The consultancy seeks to recruit a consultant based in Jordan with fluency in Arabic and English.

INTRODUCTION

HelpAge International, with more than 40 years of experience, helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty so they lead dignified, safe, active and healthy lives. We form the HelpAge International global network of more than 199 organizations in 99 countries.

As part of this project, HelpAge International works in partnership with JOHUD (Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development), one of Jordan’s oldest and most prestigious community development organizations. Founded in 1977, JOHUD has an extensive network of community centers throughout the country, providing essential services and promoting the empowerment of the most vulnerable communities. Its experience in implementing community development, social inclusion and capacity building programs perfectly complements HelpAge’s objectives in Jordan.

Jordan faces significant challenges in the health sector, particularly in the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). This project, entitled "Improving access to health for older people and other vulnerable groups with an inclusive community participation approach," aims to address these needs through a comprehensive approach that combines community awareness, local capacity building and tailored service provision. The project seeks to ensure that older people are recognized as active agents in their communities and that their specific needs are effectively addressed.

Main project components

1. Community sensitization: Promote awareness of the importance of the inclusion of the elderly in health systems and community decisions.
2. NCD prevention: Implement educational programs that promote healthy lifestyles and early detection of NCDs.
3. Institutional strengthening: Train local community-based organizations (CBOs) and health professionals to ensure the sustainability of interventions.

Project Beneficiaries

The project has a direct impact on:

• Elderly and other vulnerable groups: People with disabilities and chronic diseases in Irbid and Karak.
• Families and caregivers: who will receive support and training to improve the quality of care.
• Health professionals and community organizations: Strengthening their capacity to provide inclusive and equitable services.
• Local authorities and policy makers: who will receive evidence-based recommendations to improve public health policies.

SCOPE OF THE EVALUATION

The evaluation will cover the full implementation period from July 1, 2023 to May 1, 2025 and will focus on the geographical areas of Irbid and Karak.

It will evaluate:

• Relevance and appropriateness of the strategies implemented according to the identified needs of the elderly and other vulnerable groups.
• Effectiveness of the project, measuring whether the established objectives have been met and the changes achieved in the beneficiary community.
• Efficiency in resource allocation, analyzing whether funds and efforts have been optimized to maximize positive impacts.
• Impact generated in the improvement of health and access to medical services of the target population.
• Sustainability of the actions, identifying the capacity for continuity of the activities after the end of the project financing.
• Participation of local stakeholders in the implementation and appropriation of project results.
• Identification of good practices and lessons learned to improve future health interventions in Jordan.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

The evaluation team must be formed by at least 1 person with the following profile:

• Professional experience: Minimum 5 years of international experience in evaluation of recovery and development projects, preferably in multi-sectoral projects with emphasis on community health, protection and social inclusion.
• Sector knowledge: Proven experience in public health interventions, prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, healthy aging and work with elderly people in vulnerable contexts. Experience in project evaluation, preferably funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) will be an asset.
• Methodological skills: Demonstrated skills in qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies, including impact analysis, case studies and field data collection.
• Experience in similar contexts: Knowledge and experience in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa), preferably with experience in health projects in Jordan or other countries with similar challenges in access to health services for the elderly and other vulnerable groups. Experience with elderly and/or disabled people is desirable.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic (preferred), with the ability to produce high quality technical reports in English.
• Independence and professional ethics: The evaluator must demonstrate impartiality and independence from HelpAge International and JOHUD, ensuring an objective and evidence-based evaluation.
• Coordination capacity: Experience in collaborating with government actors, donors and civil society organizations for data collection and validation of findings.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified consultant or firm should express their interest by submitting a technical bid for to JOHUD Asmaa Al-Abed via asmaa.a@johud.org.jo and HelpAge International Eithar Ghouli via eithar.ghouli@helpage.org no later than 1 May 2025.

They must accompany their interest with the following documentation:

1. A cover letter explaining your competencies to meet the requirements of the position.
2. Consultant’s CV
3. Explain in detail the methodology you will use to carry out the task.
4. Please provide a detailed quotation in Euros (indicating daily rates).
5. Provide a schedule for the task.
6. Submit two evaluation reports of similar work performed in the recent past (no more than 2 years).
7. Provide employment references with their contact information (e-mail addresses).