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The main objectives of this assignment are: i) to provide the relevant services of the European Union (EU) with an overall independent assessment of the performance of the EU cooperation with Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) MIP (2021-2027); and ii) to identify key lessons learned, conclusions and recommendations in order to inform decision-makers on how to improve current and future EU objectives, instruments and implementation arrangements targeting SSA, in the context of the design of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework 2028-2034 and the next programming document for SSA.

In particular, this evaluation aims to: i) assess to what extent the design and the implementation arrangements of the SSA MIP are suited to deliver on its intended objectives and the Global Gateway agenda in particular; and ii) assess to what extent the design and the implementation arrangements of the SSA MIP are flexible and responsive to fragility and to continuously evolving geopolitical contexts and shifts.

The Evaluation of Disability Inclusion in EU-funded humanitarian aid operations (2020–2025) assesses how disability inclusion has been integrated into DG ECHO-funded humanitarian interventions five years after the publication of its 2019 Operational Guidance on the inclusion of persons with disabilities. The global objective of this evaluation is twofold:

• To provide the relevant EU services and stakeholders with an independent assessment of the extent to which DG ECHO-funded humanitarian interventions have mainstreamed disability inclusion across sectors and contexts, while also supporting disability-targeted actions and relevant policy projects;
• To identify key lessons learned, conclusions, and recommendations to inform decision-makers on how to strengthen disability inclusion in current and future EU-funded humanitarian aid operations, including through improved programming, data use, participation, and accessibility.

The specific objectives are:

• to assess the relevance of DG ECHO’s operational guidance in supporting staff and partners to mainstream disability inclusion in EU-funded humanitarian aid interventions;
• to assess the level, quality, and effectiveness of disability inclusion across all sectors, covering both mainstreaming and disability-targeted actions;
• to assess ECHO-funded policy projects on disability inclusion, including their coherence with EU policy, relevance to global priorities and needs, added value for partners and the broader humanitarian system, and achieved results;
• to assess the capacity of DG ECHO staff and partners to operationalise disability inclusion in programming, including through available requirements, tools, and practices;
• to identify barriers, enablers, gaps, lessons learned, and good practices in disability inclusion, and to develop actionable strategic and operational recommendations for future DG ECHO strategies, policies, programming priorities, guidance, and tools.

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to improve gender responsive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) services and practices in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) based on the EU-PNG MIP 2021-2027 and in line with current agreed processes of the drawdown of powers.

The specific objective of this action is to improve governance and institutional capacity of mandated authorities for WaSH service delivery in Bougainville.

The overall objective of this contract is to support evidence-based policymaking and to strengthen the inputs of the Armenian think tank community in the current context of deepening of EU-AM relations in line with the objective of further strengthening Eastern Partnership (EaP) priorities and enhancing awareness and understanding of the European Neighboured Policy.

The specific objectives of this contract are as follows:

• Specific objective 1: Enable production of high-quality research papers that provide indepth analysis on topics of importance to the EU’s engagement in Armenia and the South Caucasus.
• Specific objective 2: Foster collaboration between Armenia and EU based think-tanks, local experts, policymakers, and EU representatives to support informed decision-making and policy development.

The main objective is to provide Monitoring and Evaluation Services in support to UNSOS in Somalia. Monitoring services will focus on responding to ongoing requests to review and assess the Strategic Communication and Public Information activities undertaken by UNSOS, UNSOM and ATMIS. As part of these services, Particip will provide 24/7 automated/recorded monitoring for all broadcasted client radio and television programs as well as UNSOS-supported community radios for the duration of the contract. Evaluation services shall include in-depth desk reviews of relevant documents, interviews, field visits, focus group discussions, surveys and analysis of public opinion.

Task Area 1: Monitoring.

• Conduct a systematic review and assessment of the Strategic Communication and Public Information (AU/UN/IST) project, comment on its relevance, and recommend measures necessary for improvement.
• Assess the reach and impact of the AU/UN/IST project outputs based on program objectives.
• Recommend specific action necessary to improve the project’s effectiveness and include additional resources required for implementation of such recommendations. Where necessary, the evaluation shall propose changes and revisions in the approaches, organization, management approach, and prioritization of AU/UN/IST activities to ensure achievement of objectives, sustainability of results, and minimize possible risks.
• Consistently monitor operations of the AU/UN/IST and similar organizations to generate ideas for new and creative strategic communication perspectives and approaches.
• Provide 24/7 automated/recorded monitoring for all broadcasted client radio and television programs as well as UNSOS supported community radios for the duration of the contract.

Task Area 2: Evaluation:

The contractor shall demonstrate their capability to:

• Review project documents, work plans, annual and semi-annual reports, performance monitoring plans, and other related technical documents.
• Interview key stakeholders including program related clients, government counterparts and civil society representatives, TCCs.
• Conduct specific field visits and observe the activities in action.
• Conduct focus groups and surveys of audiences to measure impact of project services and outputs.
• Design and implement baseline, mid-line and end-line opinion polls and surveys of Somali citizens’ perceptions of the clients’ stabilization efforts.
• Conduct a critical analysis of public opinion evolution and identify new developments in the public domain that could be leveraged to shape public opinion.
• Conduct an objective assessment of AU/UN/IST strengths and weaknesses.
• Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
• Generate situation analysis and issue-based briefing papers.

The overall objective is to support the FMBEP in strengthening existing capacities for coordination of the EU development interventions in Nigeria. Given the limited budgetary resources in carrying out the key mandates of the EU Unit of the FMBEP relevant to effective implementation of the EU– MIP for Nigeria, it is pertinent to support key activities. This objective is complementary to the economic blueprint of the current Administration, i.e the Medium Term Plans of the Nigerian Agenda 2050 are also critical in meeting the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The timing of the action is therefore relevant for facilitation the implementation of the recommendation from the review of the National Development Plan (NDP) and MIP. The proposed activities for this action will support all the thematic sectors and actions of the EU – MIP 2021 – 2027.

The specific objectives are to:

• Result 1: Strengthen understanding and the capacities of key actors involved in supporting the new modalities for implementation of the EU funded interventions programmes (national and regional).
• Result 2: Strengthen administrative systems, structures and capacity to monitor, evaluate, coordinate and report on the EU development assistance are in place.

• TASK I: Preparatory/Inception Phase

In agreement with NEA and PMU (Project Management Unit) ensures that detailed workplan for the assignment (with indication of timelines, responsible parties, etc.) and stakeholder participation mechanisms are in place

• TASK II: Drafting Stakeholder consultation report

Development of the report to describe the stakeholder engagement process

(workshops, community meetings) and reflect all results which will be important information for the identification of additional prioritized hazard risk areas, where will be carried out more detailed studies (by using appropriate technical support and other suggested solutions) and to develop corresponding measures for its reduction which should be in line with stakeholder priority

• TASK III: Drafting of the Basin level MHRBMP

Working closely with central and municipal authorities during the process of

MHRM planning and to develop integrated basin-level MHRMPs for each major river basin (4 in total):

Mtkvari, Khrami-Ktsia, Alazani and Iori, River Basins, with participation of all relevant stakeholders. It is envisaged that these plans will take a bottom-up, multi-stakeholder approach which will be mainstreamed into the national on-going work on the development of the river basin management plans as per Guidance

Documents of EU Water Framework Directive and will be in line with the concept and objectives of the EU

Floods Directive

• TASK I: Preparatory/Inception Phase

In agreement with NEA and PMU (Project Management Unit) ensures that detailed workplan for the assignment (with indication of timelines, responsible parties, etc.) and stakeholder participation mechanisms are in place.

• Task II: Drafting Stakeholder consultation report

Development of the report to describe the stakeholder engagement process (workshops, community meetings) and reflect all results which will be important information for the identification of additional prioritized hazard risk areas, where will be carried out more detailed studies (by using appropriate technical support and other suggested solutions) and to develop corresponding measures for its reduction which should be in line with stakeholder priority.

• TASK III: Drafting of the Basin level MHRBMP

Working closely with central and municipal authorities during the process of

MHRM planning and to develop integrated basin-level MHRMPs for each major river basin:

Enguri, Rioni, Ajaristskali-Chorokhi, River Basins, with participation of all relevant stakeholders. It is envisaged that these plans will take a bottom-up, multi-stakeholder approach which will be mainstreamed into the national on-going work on the development of the river basin management plans as per Guidance

Documents of EU Water Framework Directive and will be in line with the concept and objectives of the EU

Floods Directive

The study will focus on European Union Member States and European supranational cybersecurity organization and will seek to identify, based on publicly available documents, what are the performance measurement frameworks and indicators embedded in strategies, programs or projects and will be instrumental to designing conceptual frameworks that are both analytically appropriate and adaptable for the dynamic threat environments.

The general objective of this contract is to encourage the emergence of a civil society that can fully play its role both as a development player alongside the most disadvantaged and discriminated against social groups and as a governance player, influential in promoting more relevant, effective and inclusive public policies.

The specific objective of this contract is to improve the effectiveness of the management by the implementing partners of current and future grants, whatever their source of funding, through on-the-spot monitoring and technical support to build their capacities, including on the specific themes of rights and gender approaches and the electoral process.