External Final Evaluation: “Women and Youth Transforming Lo...
Terms-of-References (ToR) for External Final Evaluation:
“Women and Youth Transforming Local Public Services in Hebron” Project
Summary:
1.1. Basic information
Project Name: "Women and Youth Transforming Local Public Services in Hebron”.
Location: Palestine - Hebron City.
Project Funded by: European Commission and Balearic Government (GOIB).
Entity Responsible for this contract: The Palestinian Information Technology Association of Companies – PITA.
Implementing Partners: The Palestinian Information Technology Association of Companies- PITA and Alianza por la Solidaridad (Alianza) member of ActionAid – ApS.
Goal of this contract: To assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, sustainability, and impact of the project.
Duration of this contract: 30 days
Background of the Intervention:
2.1. Brief Information on the Project
The Palestinian Information Technologies Association (PITA) in partnership with the Fundación Alianza por los Derechos, la Igualdad y la Solidaridad Internacional member of Action Aid (ApS) have been implementing a project titled “Women and Youth Transforming Local Public Services in Hebron”, under the thematic programme “Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as Actors of Governance and Development Work in the Field”, funded by the European Commission and Balearic Government (GOIB).
The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the role of vulnerable groups as actors for change in local development processes for a more equal, open, and democratic society in Palestine. The specific objective of the project is to build the capacity of a range of CBOs and CSOs in Hebron for them to contribute meaningfully and to be more accessible and responsive to women and youth’s needs and interests in public services. Through the effort to build the capacity of a range of CBOs led by women and youth, they can bring their work to a wider audience, increasing the political and social scope and impact of their work at the local level and building relationships between local public institutions and CSOs. This increases mutual understanding and trust, fosters active CSO participation in governance processes, monitors policies and services, and increases public access to official information and channels their views. The project implementation period started from 1st of April 2021 and ended on the 31st of March 2024.
2.2. Context
About PITA (www.pita.ps)
The Palestinian Information Technology Association of Companies represents more than 180 major ICT companies in Palestine’s emerging technology and start-up ecosystem. PITA has become the driving force in advancing the ICT sector’s interest, and the leading information source about this sector in Palestine.
Based in Ramallah and Gaza, PITA was founded in 1999 by a group of Palestinian entrepreneurs with the vision of creating a non-profit organization to advance the interests and positive societal impact of Palestine’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector.
About APS member of Action Aid (www.alianzaporlasolidaridad.org/)
Alianza por la Solidaridad (ApS) is an international organization in Palestine, present in the Middle East and in Palestine since 1993. Alianza por la Solidaridad (ApS) works within three main lines of action: Prevention and response for Gender Based Violence; women´s economic empowerment; and women´s participation and active citizenship. Alianza por la Solidaridad is member of ActionAid since June 2018. ActionAid is a global justice federation working to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication, present in Palestine since 2007, working with women and youth groups, building reliance, and encouraging active participation in civil and political life.
Objectives of the Evaluation:
PITA seeks a consultancy agency/consultant for the final external evaluation of this project, assessing the attainment of its objectives and targeted outcomes. The evaluation will scrutinize the project's relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and considering any force majeure events. Specifically, the objectives include:
Scope of Work:
The consultancy agency will undertake the following tasks:
Interested applicants must send the technical and financial proposal (in English) in sealed envelopes; each price offer separately (The technical offer in a separate envelope from the financial offer) within one sealed envelope to PITA’s Office in Ramallah, Al-Irsal, Ougarit Building, 4th Floor, and no later than Monday, 15th of April 2024 at 3:30 PM local time in Palestine and include the “EU Final Evaluation” on the cover letter. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
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