Terms of Reference: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Consultant GreenWorks
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Duration: 4 months
Location & geographical coverage: Egypt, Tunis, Algeria and the Netherlands
Start date: September 4, 2023

The green economy is anticipated to continue growing and will require young people to have a new skill set that is not tackled within the traditional education systems. In order to ensure that these economies are expanding in North Africa and that there is an adequate value chain supporting their growth, Hivos also aims to stimulate the formation of innovation clusters that are feeding these economies with viable business solutions.

Purpose and scope

Hivos seeks to engage a qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) consultant or agency to conduct an insightful review of the GreenWorks program since its start in 2019 and up to current date. This review will culminate in a comprehensive learning event scheduled for November 13-15, 2023 held in the Netherlands and hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The primary objective of this MEL engagement is to capture the GreenWorks program’s overall outcomes, lessons learned, and impact while engaging with program partners and stakeholders. This engagement is expected to span a 4-month period, leading up to the mentioned learning event and incorporating insights after.

The MEL consultant / agency will be responsible for the following key tasks:

●      Liaise with GreenWorks program partners and stakeholders to schedule and conduct interviews to gather insights, feedback, and lessons learned.

●      Collaborate with Hivos and program partners to plan, design, and organize the learning event scheduled for November 13-15 2023, ensuring that it effectively communicates the program’s achievements and insights.

●      Create high-quality learning materials, reports, and presentations that succinctly convey the program’s results, lessons learned, and recommendations.

●      Engage program partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders to deepen findings, foster discussions, and ensure that diverse perspectives are considered.

●      Provide recommendations for future interventions and strategies.

Timeline

The assignment will take place in North Africa (Tunisia, Egypt & Algeria). The duration of the assignment is 4 months, starting on September 4, 2023. The final details on total number of working days, exact deliverables and budget is to be confirmed with the consultant in the contracting phase.

It is important to note that consultants will have to be available during the work week, when partners have their working hours, for some of the deliverables (for example photo and video sessions).

Competencies

The ideal candidate/agency consultancy should possess the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in conducting MEL assessments for development programs, particularly in the fields of youth employment, sustainable development, and green transition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and facilitating learning events, workshops, or similar activities.
• Familiarity with North African context and an understanding of green economy concepts
• Proficiency in English; fluency in Arabic and French is highly desirable.

How to apply

We invite interested consultants and/or agencies with the relevant skills, experience and connections to submit the following:

1. An expression of interest demonstrating why you are the right person(s)/agency for this assignment;
2. A Curriculum Vitae for individuals and a track record for agencies that supports your expression of interest;
3. Financial Proposal (in local currency & inclusive of required taxes) with a detailed breakdown of costs
4. At least two reference contacts from past/recent and similar work/assignments

This assignment is commissioned by the Hivos MENA Hub. The program manager and communication officer will be assigned to communicate regularly with the consultant and provide her/him/them with relevant documents and connections to employees or departments within Hivos. The consultant will present deliverables to the assigned contact person for feedback and input. Detailed information on deliverables will be discussed during the interview stage.

Please apply by the 1st of September 2023. The above documents need to be submitted in English to Hivos via e-mail to: menaprocurement@hivos.org Please write “MEL Consultancy – GreenWorks’’ in the subject of your email.

Hivos reserves the right to modify or cancel this vacancy announcement at any time.