Call for tender: Evaluation of Swedish Red Cross and National Society Collaborations

Consultant Assignment

Enhancing Localized Humanitarian Action: Evaluation of Swedish Red Cross and National Society Collaborations

Local action has been at the heart of the operating model of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) since its inception 160 years ago. The Movement is a unique global network with an unparalleled local presence through its 191 National Societies, 16 million volunteers serving at 188,000 local branches and units, and which adhere to the Movement’s Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

About the assignment

Promoting localisation is a central priority for Swedish Red Cross, with the mission to localize humanitarian aid by empowering and strengthening the capacities of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies globally, enabling them to respond independently and sustainably to local crises, with the Swedish Red Cross acting as a supporting partner. In this way Swedish Red Cross is contributing to shift the paradigm of humanitarian aid delivery by focusing on local capacity development, leadership, and autonomy, ensuring that local organizations are better prepared to handle crises and development challenges.

The purpose of the assignment is to evaluate SRC’s collaboration models in the Sida HUM-funded interventions (2021-2025) from a localization perspective, identifying learnings, providing recommendations for future collaborations, and defining SRC’s new localised collaboration model.

The evaluation will focus on the different collaboration models in the different interventions funded by Sida HUM during the period April 2021 – March 2025.

The Terms of Reference for the evaluation can be found here.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing organisational evaluations required
• Minimum of 7 years of monitoring and evaluation experience required
• University degree at post-graduate level in relevant field of study
• Knowledge and experience working with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement required
• Experience of conducting evaluations focused on localisation is an advantage
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of localisation in humanitarian action and familiarity with the commitments and objectives of the Grand Bargain
• Proven track record of conducting qualitative research including the development of interview schedules and qualitative data analysis required
• Experience with remote data collection methods and tools
• Quantitative research skills and data analysis experience
• Project management skills, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders
• Cultural competence and ability to work in diverse cultural contexts
• Excellent written and spoken English skills required
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Arabic preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Application Procedures

Application materials should include:

1. CV for all members of the team applying for consideration
2. Cover letter clearly summarizing your experience as it pertains to this assignment, your daily rate, and three professional references. A brief description of your firm or institution (for applicants other than individual contractors)
3. Technical proposal not exceeding five pages expressing an understanding and interpretation of the ToR, proposed methodology, and a time and activity schedule
4. Financial proposal itemizing estimated costs for services rendered (daily consultancy fees), stationery costs, and any other related supplies or services required for the evaluation
5. At least one example of an evaluation report most similar to that described in this ToR

More about the assignment

The assignment is estimated to be completed in 40-50 working days and is tentatively scheduled to take place during March – May 2025, with the largest delivery occurring in April, in accordance with the agreement.

Selection criteria

• Price and cost-effectiveness.
• Added value based on education and experience.
• Ability to complete the assignment within the established time frames.

Applications should be emailed to [email protected]  no later than 31 January, 2025.

Questions about the assignment can be directed to Monica Billgren, Resource Mobilisation Advisor, International Department, Swedish Red Cross, [email protected]