Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Objectives of the Consultancy

The overall goal of this consultancy is to cultivate a sustainable, evidence-based learning culture among Search Palestine and its local partners through a robust, locally grounded MEAL system.

Specific objectives include:

Facilitate at least 3 4 participatory sessions with Search staff and partners to develop or refine programme indicators, including those that are community-defined, qualitative, and advocacy-related;
Design a comprehensive MEAL system aligned with the programme s Theory of Change and Search s global MEAL framework, integrating the 3 Pillars of Search s Peace Impact Framework.
Develop a toolkit of 5 7 standardized MEAL tools, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and reporting templates that are accessible and usable by grassroots actors with varying technical capacities;
Deliver two interactive capacity-strengthening workshops (each 1 2 days) for partners, centering local ownership and enhancing skills in capturing impact, applying adaptive learning, and informing programme improvement.

Geographic Locations

The consultancy will be based in the Palestinian Territories. While remote work is possible, in-person presence is encouraged especially in locations such as Ramallah, Bethlehem, and Hebron for workshops, consultations, and capacity-building engagements with local partners.

Logistical Support

Search will provide all relevant documentation, including the programme MEAL framework, baseline reports, draft tools, organizational standards, methodologies, existing templates and tools, and any other necessary resources. We will also coordinate introductions with implementing partners and assist in organising in-person sessions, where feasible. Search Team will also provide orientation on PIF and its Pillar to the consultant to help build their understanding and skills related to it.

Timeline and Key Deliverables

The consultancy is expected to take place over four months. A detailed work plan with deliverable deadlines will be agreed upon between the consultant and Search at the outset.

Expected Deliverables:

Inception report with methodology, work plan, and stakeholder engagement strategy;
Participatory consultation sessions with Search staff and partners to shape MEAL design and indicators;
Draft MEAL framework and indicator matrix adapted to the Palestinian context and aligned with both the local Theory of Change and global framework;
Standardised MEAL tools, including qualitative and quantitative templates, are accessible for grassroots implementation.
Organize a Grounded Accountability Model (GAM) workshop among community people to facilitate the co-creation of localized indicators of peace. Search will train the consultant on the concept and process of GAM once onboard.
Facilitation of at least one validation workshop with partners to ensure ownership of tools and indicators;
Delivery of two capacity-building sessions for partners to operationalise the MEAL system;
Work with Country Team and partners to collect and analyse field data, as well as generate a variety of reports and other data visualization products as needed.
Organize at least one project reflection meeting and develop an Outcome Reflection Log.
A finalised MEAL framework and user manual, integrating feedback;
A final consultancy report outlining the process, developed tools, key learnings, and recommendations for sustainability and reflection.

Proposed Timeline: MEAL Consultancy (September November 2025)

September 2025
Consultant onboarding and orientation
Submission of inception report (including methodology and work plan)
Participatory consultation sessions with Search staff and partners
Drafting of the indicator matrix and the MEAL framework

October 2025
Continued development and refinement of the MEAL framework and tools
Facilitation of a Grounded Accountability Model (GAM) workshop
Validation workshop with partners
Finalization of standardized MEAL tools

November 2025
Delivery of two capacity-strengthening workshops
Support for data collection and reflection activities with partners
Development of Outcome Reflection Log
Submission of the final MEAL framework, user manual, and consultancy report

Budget

Please ensure that the financial proposal for these services comprises all applicable fees, taxes, and expenses in the final amounts.

Requirements of the Consultant (The ideal consultant will demonstrate):

Proven experience designing MEAL systems in fragile/conflict-affected settings;
Experience in participatory indicator development and advocacy-related monitoring;
Knowledge of Palestinian peacebuilding, governance, or civil society dynamics;
Skills in facilitating mutual learning and reflective workshops with local partners;
Familiarity with Search s adaptive learning approach and participatory methodologies is an asset.

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