External End-of-Project Evaluation

ActionAid

The evaluation will cover the entire duration of the project (12 months) and all project components and geographical areas of implementation across Jordan. The review will focus on:

• All three project outcomes and their respective outputs and activities.
• The partnership model between AAAR and Al-Hayat Rased.
• The experiences of all direct beneficiaries, including the 9 supported organizations, stakeholders involved in the legal clinic intervention, university students, political party members, decision-makers engaged in forums, etc.

Expected evaluation approach and methodology

The external evaluator is expected to propose a robust, mixed-methods methodology that is participatory and gender-sensitive. The approach should include, but not be limited to:

• Desk Review: Project documents, reports, baseline data (if available), and relevant context materials.
• Key Informant Interviews (KIIs): With AAAR and Al-Hayat Rased staff, donor representatives, government officials, and senior staff from targeted organizations.
• Focus Group Discussions (FGDs): With beneficiaries including women supported by the clinic, members of Women Core Groups, university students, and staff from enrolled organizations.
• Surveys: Where appropriate, to gather quantitative data from a larger sample of beneficiaries.
• Case Studies: Deep-dive analysis of 2-3 most significant change stories.

The methodology must adhere to ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, and a do-no-harm approach, particularly when discussing sensitive issues like labour rights violations.

Coordination, roles and responsibilities

• The Evaluator(s) will be responsible for designing the detailed evaluation methodology, conducting the field visit, data collection and analysis, and producing the draft and final reports.
• AAAR will appoint a focal point to facilitate the evaluation process, provide all necessary documents, arrange meetings and field visits, and provide feedback on draft reports.
• Al-Hayat Rased will support in coordinating field-level activities and connecting the evaluator with beneficiaries.

Expected Outputs

• Inception Report: (Max. 10 pages) detailing the evaluator s understanding of the TOR, proposed methodology, evaluation matrix, work plan, and data collection tools.
• Draft Evaluation Report: For review and feedback by AAAR and partners.
• Final Evaluation Report: (Max. 30 pages, excluding annexes) incorporating feedback. The report must include an executive summary, introduction, methodology, findings per evaluation question, lessons learned, conclusions, and actionable recommendations.
• A PowerPoint Presentation: Summarizing the key findings and recommendations for a debriefing workshop with AAAR and stakeholders.

Expected Timetable

The evaluation is expected to be completed within 27 working days during November and December.

Activity Estimated Days

Desk Review and Inception Report Preparation7 days

Field Work (Data Collection in Jordan)10 days

Data Analysis and Draft Report Writing7 days

Integration of Feedback and Finalization3 days

Total27 days

Evaluator qualifications

The ideal evaluator(s) will have:

• An advanced degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.
• Proven experience (at least 5-7 years) in conducting external evaluations of development projects, specifically in the areas of gender equality, women's economic empowerment, and/or legal aid.
• Demonstrable strong knowledge of and experience in applying OECD DAC evaluation criteria and Human Rights-Based Approaches.
• In-depth knowledge of the social, economic, and political context of Jordan, particularly relating to gender and labour rights.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (both written and spoken) is essential.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and a strong ethical approach to working with vulnerable groups.