Social Cohesion Technical Consultant

Tr caire

Scope of the Work
The consultant will provide technical support to two partners in assessing and strengthening the Social Cohesion component of the program, with a focus on improving the quality of the intervention and sustainability. Specifically, the consultant will:
1. Desk Review of grant documents including grant documents and review of partners curricula:
Review and analyse the project documents, RF, curricula and related materials developed and
implemented by the two partner organizations.
2. Conduct Field-Level Consultations in Syria: Organize and facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with community groups and partner staff. The purpose is to assess:
o The scope and quality of results achieved.
o The nature and relevance of activities in contributing to intended outcomes; and
o The sustainability of completed interventions and community-level changes.
Remote consultations will be accepted if proven to be well planned and meeting the desired objectives.
3. Assess Indicator Relevance: Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of the established
indicators in relation to the actual work completed by two implementing partners and the
changes observed within the targeted communities.
This will help ensuring technical alignment with the program s results framework and donor
reporting requirements.
4. Assess impact of immediate Indicator (activity 4.2.3.1): Support the review of the impact on participants in gaining awareness/knowledge on social cohesion concepts.
5. Provide Strategic Recommendations:
Develop practical and evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the Social Cohesion
component moving forward both in general program design and specifically for the next two
years of implementation. The recommendations should aim to enhance effectiveness,
sustainability, and alignment with community needs and program objectives.
Proposed Methodology
This consultancy shall use a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative
insights to meet the scope of work of the Social Cohesion component.
1. Document Review & Desk Analysis: To assess indicator relevance and review partner material sthrough:
o Review the results framework, outcome indicators, and progress reports.
o Analyse curricula and resources used by the two implementing partners, evaluating their
alignment with outcomes and resource utilization.
2. Indicator Relevance Assessment: To ensure indicators reflect actual community-level outcomes through:
o Interview key stakeholders (project managers and technical staff, M&E staff, and Tr caire) to
assess indicator relevance.
3. Field-Level Consultations: Gather participants and partner feedback on program impact and sustainability through:
o Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with community members (men, women,
youth) to assess the effectiveness of activities and their impact on social cohesion and
conflict resolution.
o Hold Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with local partner staff and Tr caire to evaluate
program implementation, challenges, and sustainability.
4. Data Analysis: Analyse both qualitative and quantitative data to measure progress:
o Analyse quantitative data from partner reports and surveys (if available).
o Perform thematic analysis of FGDs and KIIs to identify key patterns and insights.
Timeline
Mid November to Mid-December 2025. Consultancy should be closed by end of December 2025.
Final Product
The Consultant is expected to produce a single comprehensive Social Cohesion Assessment and Recommendations Report that consolidates all findings, analyses, and proposed actions under this assignment. The report will include the following components:
I. Outcomes Technical Review: Evaluation of the relevance and appropriateness of the
existing indicators in reflecting the actual work of the two implementing partners and the
observed changes within target communities. And provide clear suggestions on
recommended changes.
II. Field-Level Findings: Synthesis of evidence and qualitative insights gathered through Focus
Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with community members,
partner staff, and other stakeholders. This section will assess:
• The scope and quality of results achieved.
• The effectiveness of activities in contributing to intended outcomes; and
• The sustainability of completed interventions and community-level changes.
III. Strategic Recommendations: Evidence-based and practical recommendations to strengthen the Social Cohesion component moving forward both in overall program design and specifically for the next two years of implementation. Recommendations will focus on enhancing impact and relevance, sustainability, and alignment with community needs and program objectives.
Presentation of Findings: A concise presentation (PowerPoint or equivalent) summarizing key
findings, conclusions, and recommendations to be delivered to the program management team and other HQ advisors during a dissemination session.
Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of social cohesion/and peacebuilding programmes and their practical implications in different contexts.
• Understanding of programming in a partnership model and experience of providing technical advice and/or evaluations.
• Excellent report-writing, research, editing and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to think programmatically and work independently.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and either French or Arabic (strongly desirable)
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience working on programming interventions in peacebuilding, social cohesion, including at least 3 years experience in a humanitarian/development context.
• Comprehensive experience of providing technical advice and/or conducting evaluation for field-based peacebuilding / social cohesion programmes,
• Relevant third level qualification in international development, humanitarian action, peacebuilding, international relations or related fields required.