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TERMS OF REFERENCE
External End-of-Project Evaluation: GFFO Project Syria & OPT
RFQ-MENRP-26-0007
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OVERVIEW
Title and brief description of the requirement
Endline and final evaluation Assessment: “Food Security, WASH, and Protection, including Cash Assistance for Conflict-Affected Communities in Syria and Gaza”
Delivery location
Remote – home-based / Flexible location (Syria and Gaza Strip)
Contract start date
April 1st ,2026
How to apply
Interested consultants should submit letter of interest, technical proposal, and financial offer with the subject line: “ External End-of-Project Evaluation: GFFO Project Syria &OPT / RFQ-MENRP-26-0007.” to email: tabuhatab@oxfam.org.uk
The proposal should include the following:
Objectives -understanding of the scope of the assignment.
Technical offer includes a preliminary causal approach, design, and methodology.
CV of the consultant(s) including list of similar works
Detailed budget on a separate sheet.
All docs are requested in English language.
Deadline for submission of offers
March 17, 2026
Specific considerations
N/A
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to outline the scope, responsibilities, and deliverables for a consultant who will be responsible for conducting an endline assessment and final evaluation assessment for the GFFO-funded project “Food Security, WASH, and Protection, including Cash Assistance for Conflict-Affected Communities in Syria and Gaza. The project aims to provide life-saving and protective humanitarian assistance to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations through improved access to food, water, sanitation, hygiene, and protection services, integrating gender-sensitive and human-rights-based approaches.The consultant will be expected to conduct rigorous assessments of the project to measure its progress toward achieving the desired outcomes, including both originally planned and adaptive interventions introduced in response to emerged challenges.
- Project BACKGROUND
The project seeks to improve access to lifesaving assistance for communities affected by conflict through three components:
• Food Security and Cash Assistance: Provide emergency food and multi-purpose cash to vulnerable households.
• WASH: Improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, ensuring gender-sensitive and inclusive services.
• Protection: Strengthen protection mechanisms for at-risk groups, particularly women, children, and people with disabilities.
The overall impact of the project is to contribute to saving the lives of the most vulnerable communities affected by war and crises in Syria and Gaza. The intended outcome is that The most vulnerable, crisis-affected women, men, girls and boys are supported with life-saving humanitarian assistance through improved access to safe and equitable WASH and protection services, and improved food security. This is achieved through four key outputs: Output (1) Crisis-affected communities have improved, safe and dignified access to adequate water, inclusive and gender-sensitive sanitation services and gender-sensitive hygiene materials; Output (2) Communities affected by conflict and crisis are safer, and benefit from increased access to their rights through tailored protection interventions; Output (3) Crisis-affected individuals with high levels of food insecurity have improved access to emergency food and basic assistance; and Output (4) Women’s participation and leadership as local actors in humanitarian response is strengthened (OPT, Syria).
Purpose, Objectives and Scope of the Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct an endline study and a final evaluation of the project “Food Security, WASH and Protection, including Cash Assistance for Conflict-Affected Communities in Syria and Gaza.”
The final evaluation: The final evaluation aims to assess the project’s overall impact, effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, and sustainability at the end of its implementation period. The evaluation will examine how the intervention contributed to improved food security, safer and more equitable access to WASH services, and strengthened protection mechanisms across Syria and Gaza. It will also analyze the project’s adaptability in response to evolving crises and how such adjustments enhanced the relevance, flexibility, and responsiveness of the intervention. The evaluation will apply the OECD-DAC criteria and review achievements against project targets and outcome indicators, identify enabling and limiting factors, explore unintended effects, and assess the quality of stakeholder engagement and the project’s contribution to localization. The evaluation will provide an independent, evidence-based analysis that ensures accountability to GFFO and affected communities while generating actionable recommendations for future humanitarian programming.
Endline: The endline study will collect the final values for key outcome and outputs indicators to assess overall project performance and progress toward intended results. It will involve the collection of primary data or analysis of existing data for the indicators listed below. While Gaza did not conduct a baseline study, the endline in Syria will revisit the original baseline sample to support comparative analysis and measure changes over time.
In total there are 13 indicators at outcome and output levels, across WASH, Protection, FSL and women leadership
METHODOLOGY
The key steps to be followed though not explicit and the detailed modality and work plan will be agreed during consultation meeting include:
3.1 ENDLINE STUDY METHODOLOGY
The endline study will focus on measuring changes in key project indicators. It will provide quantitative and qualitative evidence of progress made toward the achievement of the project’s intended outcomes. The methodology should replicate the tools and sampling approach used in the baseline study to ensure consistency and comparability over time.
3.2 FINAL EVALUATION METHODOLOGY
The final evaluation will assess the overall performance and strategic value of the project, using a mixed-methods approach grounded in the OECD DAC evaluation criteria: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, and coherence. The purpose is to generate evidence-based insights on how well the project achieved its intended objectives, the quality and durability of outcomes, and the lessons learned—especially in the context of protracted crisis and active conflict.
Evaluation Design
The evaluation will triangulate findings from the endline data with additional qualitative and contextual analysis. This will ensure a comprehensive and balanced understanding of project achievements, limitations, and adaptations.
Key Evaluation Questions
Criteria
Relevance
Coherence
Effectiveness
Efficiency
Impact
Sustainability
Data Collection Methods
Document Review: Review of all relevant project documents, including baseline, monitoring data, progress reports, financial records, and conflict impact assessments.
Key Informant Interviews (KIIs): Interviews with Oxfam staff, implementing partners, community leaders, local authorities, and donors to gather insight on implementation, coordination, and crisis response.
Focus Group Discussions (FGDs): FGDs with representative groups of project participants (e.g., women, youth, PWDs) to capture their experiences, perceptions of project impact, and post-conflict realities.
Case Studies: Where feasible, the consultant may prepare illustrative case studies showcasing successful interventions, adaptation strategies, or stories of impact and resilience.
Analysis and Reporting
Findings will be analyzed thematically and compared with baseline results to track progress. All findings should be disaggregated by gender, age, location, and disability. The consultant is expected to provide a clear evaluative judgment under each OECD DAC criterion and a synthesis of key learnings and recommendations for future programming.
Geographical scope
The consultant will use the relevant methodology in Syria and Gaza, physically or remotely, as justified by their offer. The regional component will also assess the work done in Yemen and Lebanon, although it is not considered a requirement to conduct in-presence work in these two countries, and alternative virtual means can be considered
Ethical Standards
The evaluation must follow ethical principles of do-no-harm, informed consent, data confidentiality, and conflict sensitivity. Given the fragility and trauma in Gaza, special care must be taken in engaging with affected populations. The consultant must comply with Oxfam’s safeguarding, protection, and ethical data use standards.
Planned timeline
The consultancy is expected to take place over approximately 8 weeks, including final submission and approval of deliverables. A detailed work plan and schedule will be developed and agreed upon during the inception phase.
Deliverable
Week
Contract signing & briefing
Week 1
Inception report
End of Week 2
Tool development & finalization
Week 2
Data collection (fieldwork) in Syria and Gaza Strip
Weeks 3–4
Data cleaning & analysis
Week 5
Draft report & case studies
End of Week 6
Validation workshop
Week 7
Final report & all deliverables
End of Week 8
EXPERIENCE OR PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
Upon the conclusion of an open and competitive bidding process, Oxfam will commission a technically qualified independent consultancy firm with a capable team covering both the Syria and Gaza Strip. The core team must demonstrate strong expertise in research, baseline and endline assessments, monitoring and evaluation methodologies, statistics, Food Security, WASH, and Protection sector. The team should also include experienced enumerators and data entry personnel, with clear logistical capacity to operate under the current security and access constraints.
Preference will be given to firms with proven experience delivering assignments of similar scale and complexity, and who meet the following qualifications:
7–10 years of relevant experience in development research, evaluation, or consulting
Proven experience in evaluating Food Security, Protection, and WASH programming
Demonstrated capacity in designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative assessments, particularly in the relevant sectors
Strong understanding of research methodologies, data collection processes, and ethical research standards
Experience conducting field research with communities in Syria and Gaza Strip, including participatory approaches
Strong understanding of gender and protection mainstreaming, and localization approaches.
Experience working in the OPT and/or Syria context preferred, and MENA
Fluency in Arabic and English, with strong capacity to write high-quality reports in English
Ability to propose and manage an efficient, context-appropriate team composition across both geographical areas, considering social, cultural, environmental, and security sensitivities
Proven ability to work with diverse teams and under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submission instructions
Quotations and applications must reach Oxfam no later than March 17, 2026 – 5PM Amman time.
Responses must be submitted in English, electronically to email: tabuhatab@oxfam.org.uk
The subject of the mail should be: “External End-of-Project Evaluation: GFFO Project Syria &OPT / RFQ-MENRP-26-0007.”
Any questions, remarks or requests for clarification can be sent up to three days before the submission deadline in writing. The (anonymised) questions will be answered to all applicants.
Administrative requirements
To be shortlisted for evaluation against award criteria, the following documents must be submitted with this application:
[Add or delete documents to be submitted, depending on the local context or other requirements,]
Documents to be submitted
Importance
1
Supplier Quotation/Proposal (description of the goods/services/works provided as per the specification, including any details of quality, brand and a clear indication of pricing
• All prices must appear in [Currency], with unit prices, total price and with a breakdown of applicable taxes (specify the VAT rate if applicable)
• For works, the total budget, which must include a detailed breakdown of costs by [deliverables / day / working hours].
• Date and validity of quote must be included
Mandatory
2
Proof of registration: The bidders also must include a copy of their registration at the relevant Chamber of Commerce and / or document showing self-employed tax registration.
Mandatory
3
Evidence of previous work / references [if required]
[List of similar publications or any other documents proving similar experience and technical and thematic knowledge]
Mandatory
Evaluation and award criteria
The quotations will be assessed according to the following criteria and distribution of points:
Evaluation Criteria
Points
A. Relevant Experience:
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing endline/baseline evaluations, particularly in the context of Food Security, Protection, and WASH, and Humanitarian programming in the Syrian and Palestinian context.
15
B. Geographical Presence and Access:
Proven ability to operate and conduct fieldwork in both the Syria and Gaza Strip, including familiarity with local contexts and challenges.
15
C. Methodology and Workplan:
Clarity, feasibility, and appropriateness of the proposed methodology, tools, timeline, and number of working days, including logistical arrangements and risk mitigation measures.
15
D. Team Composition and Expertise:
Relevance and strength of the proposed team (core and field), including qualifications, experience in M&E and Humanitarian sectors, and gender
10
E. Quality of the Proposal:
Overall clarity, structure, and professionalism of the submitted proposal.
15
F. Financial Proposal:
30
Total
100
[Only quotations with combined scores of at least 49 points for the technical award criteria (approach paper and CV) qualify for the financial evaluation.]
Oxfam withholds the right to conduct interviews with one or more potential suppliers before an award decision is made. The purpose of the interview is to seek further clarification on the submitted quotations and learn more about the background and previous experiences of the potential suppliers and their teams.
OTHER CONDITIONS
Conditions for participating in the procurement process are detailed in the Terms & Conditions of Bidding
CODE OF CONDUCT
Oxfam is committed to integrity in its operations and supply chains and ensuring high ethical standards. Complying with all laws and regulations and ensuring fair competition are fundamental to this commitment. We actively promote these principles and standards, and expect all Oxfam suppliers to demonstrate commitment towards them.
All consultants/applicant are required to agree and adhere to the Oxfam Supplier Code of Conduct, whereas individuals (including consultants) must sign the Oxfam Non Staff Code of Conduct[1]. These Codes of Conduct set out the specific standards and principles in the areas of human and labour rights, environmental impact and anti-corruption that suppliers must follow.
ANNEXES
Conflict of interest declaration form for 3rd parties
Safeguarding policy
(If applicable) Oxfam child safeguarding policy
(Edit and use if applicable) Example privacy notice
[1] Non-Staff Code of Conduct applies for any self-employed individuals or contracted employees of suppliers who are working on Oxfam sites, or who have access to Oxfam materials, or who may represent Oxfam in any manner but are not part of Oxfam’s legal entity)
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