Call for Consultants: Final Evaluation of the “Women as Agents of Change in Syria” Programme
Funded by the European Union (EU)
Deadline for proposals: 16 May 2025
Budget: €20,000 (incl. VAT and expenses)
Location: Remote with field engagement
Languages: English & Arabic required

The Opportunity

The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, in partnership with Dawlaty, invites qualified consultants or consultancy teams to conduct the final evaluation of the EU-funded programme “Women as Agents of Change in Syria” (2024–2025).

This two-year programme supports Syrian women’s rights organisations and grassroots groups to strengthen their capacity, amplify women’s voices, and enhance participation in political and economic life.

We are looking for a skilled evaluator (or team) with a strong feminist and rights-based approach to assess the programme’s achievements, identify lessons learned, and provide actionable recommendations for future programming.

Read full Tor here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eq5DxLlKjTgT8Wg_-FvyjjN1qoCUSEp0/view

About the Programme

Implemented by Kvinna till Kvinna and Dawlaty, the programme focuses on:

• Strengthening Syrian women’s rights organisations (WROs) to improve operations, sustainability, and advocacy efforts.
• Empowering women with skills for political participation and economic resilience.
• Supporting women-led grassroots groups in rights-based campaigning and community engagement.

Your Role

The evaluation will assess the programme’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability, guided by OECD/DAC criteria. You’ll also collect qualitative stories of change using the Most Significant Change (MSC) methodology.

Key deliverables include:

• Inception Report (Aug 2025)
• Draft Evaluation Report (Dec 1, 2025)
• Validation Workshop (Dec 10, 2025)
• Final Report (Dec 23, 2025)

The assignment is expected to take approximately 40 working days, starting in June 2025.

Who We’re Looking For

You (or your team) bring:

• Proven experience evaluating international development and civil society programmes.
• Familiarity with Most Significant Change methodology and participatory approaches.
• Strong background in gender equality, feminist theory, and rights-based evaluation.
• In-depth knowledge of the Syrian context and broader MENA region.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (spoken).
• A master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in social sciences or related fields.
• Experience with EU-funded programme evaluations is a strong asset.

How to Apply

Interested consultants should submit:

• CV(s) of team member(s) including language skills, location, and contact info.
• A technical proposal (max. 6 pages) outlining:
• Evaluation methodology
• Work plan
• Data collection and quality assurance approach
• Participatory strategies
• Financial proposal (EUR), including a detailed budget in line with the €20,000 ceiling.
• Examples of similar assignments and references.

Please make sure to read the full ToR before application, link: ToR Evaluation of EU project Syria.pdf – Google Drive

Submit your proposal by 16 May 2025 to:
? syriaprogram@kvinnatillkvinna.se
Subject line: Evaluation – Syria Programme

For any questions and requests for clarifications, contact Linn Häggqvist at linn.haggqvist@kvinnatillkvinna.se. or Yasmine Masri at yasmine.masri@kvinnatillkvinna.se no later than 9 May, 2025.

How to Apply:

Submit your proposal by 16 May 2025 to:
? syriaprogram@kvinnatillkvinna.se