External Evaluation Consultant

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Project Title: Strengthening Communication, Coordination, and Improving Local Capacities and Partnerships in Libya 1. Background Libya has faced years of political instability, fragmented governance, and restricted civic space, creating significant challenges for humanitarian and development actors. Civil society organizations (CSOs), while critical for promoting rights and democratic participation, continue to operate under severe constraints, including unclear legal frameworks, limited resources, and shrinking operational space. International NGOs (INGOs) also face bureaucratic and security barriers that hinder effective coordination and advocacy. To address these challenges, the Libya INGO Forum (LIF) an independent network of INGOs hosted by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) implemented the project "Strengthening Communication, Coordination, and Improving Local Capacities and Partnerships in Libya" from September 2023 to August 2025. The project was funded by the European Union and designed to safeguard the rights of vulnerable populations by improving coordination among INGOs and CSOs and promoting evidence-based advocacy. The project's overall objective is to strengthen the space for civil society engagement and coordination in Libya. Its specific objectives include: Promote civil rights, notably for the most vulnerable, through evidence-based advocacy. Strengthen inter-NGO operational, policy and advocacy coordination. Strengthening local capacity through promotion of organizational. Key activities under the project included: Develop analysis and messaging on issues affecting the response and critical challenges to the delivery of principled assistance in Libya Promoting coordinated and local advocacy approaches Development of creative communications materials for dissemination of evidence-based advocacy products Convene regular internal and external coordination meetings to enhance information-sharing, collaboration, and strategic support to local and international organizations. Strengthening information-sharing with LIF members and with external actors on a regular basis, including between humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding actors. Conduct regular surveys of LIF members on key topics to improve coordination and inform joint advocacy. Provide a comprehensive mapping of the legal and regulatory framework for civil society in Libya Promote the inclusion of CSOs in existing international coordination fora. Chair/ Advise the CSO Coordination Group and strengthen its technical operationalization. Expand the localization pilot through mentorship, training, consultations, and development of a Libya localization roadmap to build sustainable CSO capacity and support democratic participation. Through these efforts, the project aimed to create a more coherent, inclusive, and sustainable coordination environment, enabling INGOs and CSOs to advocate effectively for the rights of vulnerable populations and contribute to Libya's transition toward stability. 2. Scope of the Evaluation The end-line evaluation will be implemented in March-April 2026. The scope of the evaluation is the entire project and should cover achievements across all workstreams: Coordination and information sharing among INGOs and CSOs. Advocacy and policy positioning at national and international levels. Legal and regulatory mapping for civil society in Libya. CSO inclusion in coordination fora and strengthening of the CSO Coordination Group. Localization and capacity-building efforts , including mentorship, Training of Trainers (ToT), and development of the localization roadmap. Given the complex operating environment and potential access constraints, LIF/IRC will inform the consultant about security and feasibility before data collection begins and agree on appropriate methods, including remote options where necessary. 3. Objectives of the Evaluation The overall objective of the evaluation is to provide an independent assessment of project performance and results, generate lessons learned, and offer actionable recommendations for future programming. Specific Objectives of the Evaluation Assess project performance against its logical framework, focusing on ou