Impact Evaluation
Plan International
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Timeframe Covered
January 2020 July 2026 (all three phases)
Geographic Coverage
Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Karak, Balqa, Ajloun, Ma an, Mafraq, Madaba, Jerash, Aqaba, Tafeleh
Target Groups
- Parents and caregivers
- Children under six (indirect)
- MoH staff and frontline workers
- National ECD stakeholders
Thematic Scope
The evaluation will cover the main thematic areas of the FSBS programme, including:
- Parenting programmes and caregiver behaviour change.
- Male engagement in early childhood development.
- Integration of ECD services within health centres.
- Capacity building of frontline health workers.
- Coordination among national ECD stakeholders.
- Policy and advocacy efforts related to early childhood development.
Evaluation Methodology
The evaluation will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Given the programme s multi-phase design and systemic ambitions, the evaluation will adopt a theory-based impact evaluation approach that examines how project interventions contributed to changes in parenting behaviours, service delivery systems, and institutional frameworks for early childhood development.
The evaluation should assess outcomes at three levels:
- Household-level behavioural change among parents and caregivers.
- Service delivery improvements within health facilities.
- Institutional and policy-level change within the national ECD system.
Desk Review
The evaluation will begin with a comprehensive desk review of all relevant programme documentation and available monitoring data. This review will help the evaluation team understand the design, implementation processes, and intended outcomes of the First Steps, Big Step (FSBS) programme across its three phases. The evaluator will analyse key documents including project proposals, logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluation reports, situation analyses, male engagement study, and behavioural change studies conducted during the programme. In addition, documentation related to the national ECD indicators, databases developed during the project, and relevant policy and advocacy outputs will be reviewed. The desk review will provide the basis for refining the evaluation questions, identifying information gaps, and developing the data collection tools to be used during the evaluation.
Quantitative Analysis
The evaluation will incorporate quantitative analysis to assess measurable outcomes of the programme and to examine changes in parenting practices and caregiver behaviours over time. Existing monitoring data collected during programme implementation will be analysed in relation to the project indicators and targets. Where feasible, the evaluator may conduct a structured survey with a sample of participating caregivers to collect quantitative information on selected outcomes. These may include changes in parenting behaviour, levels of male caregiver engagement in child development, caregiver awareness and utilization of early childhood development services, and the frequency of child stimulation activities practiced at home. The analysis should ensure that data are disaggregated by relevant variables such as sex of caregiver, location, and other demographic characteristics in order to examine differences in outcomes among different groups of participants.
Qualitative Methods
Qualitative data collection will play an important role in understanding the context in which results were achieved and in capturing the perspectives and experiences of programme participants and stakeholders. The evaluation will therefore include a combination of key informant interviews and focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders. Key informant interviews will be conducted with individuals who have been directly involved in the implementation or oversight of the FSBS programme. These may include project staff from Plan International Jordan, representatives of the Ministry of Health, health centre personnel responsible for delivering ECD services, and other national stakeholders engaged in early childhood development initiatives. These interviews will provide insights into programme implementation, coordination with national institutions, and the institutional integration of ECD services within the health sector.
Focus group discussions will also be conducted with groups of programme participants and community stakeholders. These discussions will aim to capture the experiences of caregivers who participated in parenting programmes, parents of young children who accessed early childhood development services, and other community stakeholders involved in ECD-related initiatives. The discussions will explore perceived changes in caregiving practices, attitudes toward gender roles in parenting, awareness and accessibility of ECD services, and the overall perceived benefits of the programme within communities. Conducting separate discussions with mothers and fathers may be considered where culturally appropriate in order to encourage open dialogue and ensure that diverse perspectives are captured.
Desired Candidate Profile
The Consultant should have the following competencies and qualifications:
- Master's degree in social studies, International Development or any other related field, a minimum of seven years of equivalent professional experience in research may be considered.
- Technical Expertise: Proven expertise in conducting evaluations of development/humanitarian projects using mixed-methods. The lead evaluator should have at least 5-7 years of experience in project evaluation or applied research, including specific experience with impact evaluations.
- Experience in evaluations in the early childhood development programmes sectors is highly desirable. Familiarity with issues of child rights and child protection in Middle Eastern or similar contexts will be an asset. Experience working in Jordan, preferably in the project s target areas.
- Demonstrated experience in incorporating a gender & inclusion lens into research and deliverables.
- Demonstrated experience of facilitating research with participatory methods and tools, particularly with children and young people.
- Competency in managing, organizing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data and information.
- Solid experience in the development of tools for baseline studies involving vulnerable populations such as refugees and children.
- Excellent report writing skills in Arabic and English.
- Ability to communicate effectively to a range of different stakeholders.
- Availability to work in the project areas for the duration of the data collection.
Note that the consultant is required to identify, recruit, contract and train enumerators and data collectors. No support can be provided on this matter by Plan International.
How to apply
Should you need further information, please contact EMAIL_ADDRESS-international.org
Interested applicants should provide a proposal covering the following aspects:
- Detailed response to the TOR.
- Proposed methodology.
- Ethics and safeguarding approaches, including any identified risks and associated mitigation strategies.
- Proposed timelines.
- CVs.
- Example of previous work.
- Detailed budget, including daily fee rates, expenses, etc and inclusive of taxes.
Please send your proposal, as one PDF document with the above-mentioned points to (EMAIL_ADDRESS-international.org) by 5/05/2026 referencing PHONE_NUMBER7 Impact Evaluation- First Steps big step
Company Industry
- NGO
- Social Services
- Community Services
- Non-Profit
Department / Functional Area
- Administration
Keywords
- Impact Evaluation
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Plan International
Plan International Jordan (PIJO), an International Non-Governmental Organization established in 2016, has been at the forefront of addressing critical issues related to children's rights and gender equality across Jordan. With a comprehensive portfolio of programs spanning education, youth empowerment, and protection including Child Protection (CP), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) PIJO is dedicated to creating safer communities for both Syrian refugees and Jordanian host populations. Operating across various governorates, our initiatives are tailored to meet the specific needs of refugees and vulnerable groups within these communities. Central to our mission is the support of at-risk children, adolescents and youth, focusing on preventing and responding to child marriage, child labor, and broader CP and GBV issues, while promoting their decision-making, participation, and empowerment. Collaborating closely with parents, youth and communities, PI works to raise awareness about child protection issues and bolster the capacity of families and societies to address the needs of children and adolescents, aiming to safeguard them from violence, abuse, and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence. Embedded in our operations is Plan's Global Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy, which guides our commitment to achieving gender equality, promoting gender justice, realising girls' rights, and fostering an inclusive society. This policy underpins PI's five-year country strategy, our Values and Behaviours Framework, and our Theory of Change.