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Our partner, Malteser International, has a vacancy for a Consultant (m/f/d) – Mid-Term Evaluation

Malteser International the worldwide relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta for humanitarian aid has more than 50 years of experience in humanitarian relief and covers around 100 projects in some 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas, annually. 
In the Middle East Malteser International is operating in the context of the humanitarian crisis in Syria since 2012 implementing emergency relief measure in Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and since August 2014 in Iraq where the fight of the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria caused a displacement of over 3.4 million persons inside of Iraq. Malteser International’s programs cover needs mainly in the health sector and are mostly partner implemented.
 
To conduct a mid-term evaluation within the German Government funded project “Mobile health care for conflict-affected Syrian refugees and host Lebanese communities in Akkar, Baalbek and Nabatieh, Lebanon”, Malteser International is looking for a 

Consultant (m/f/d)  – External Mid-term Evaluation

Background of Project / Objectives of Mid-term Evaluation:

In Lebanon, Malteser International supported its partner organization “The Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta (LAKM)” by providing medical drugs, food and hygiene-kits for Syrian refugees in the Socio-Medical Centres of LAKM in 2012 and 2013. Starting from 2014, LAKM with the support of Malteser International operates three medical mobile units (MMU) in North Lebanon (Akkar), in Ras Baalbek and in the South of Lebanon (Yaroun) founded by the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) and further provides primary health care to Syrian refugees and the needy Lebanese population through an extended PHC in Deir el Ahmar, founded by the Ministry of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). LAKM operates in the region for over 50 years with many local programs and a backbone network of nine socio-PHC spread all over the country. 

The genesis of the consultancy assignment refers to an ongoing AA-funded project which is being implemented by LAKM with the support, technical advice and monitoring of the Country Coordinator located in Beirut, Lebanon. The present project is running since January 2019 and has a duration of 24 months. A continuation of the project activities after December 2020 for further 24 months and possibly extended services is intended.

Timeframe:

The mid-term evaluation is planned to take place as early as feasible, preferably in the month of June 2020.

Draft work plan (to be discussed):

• Preparation/Briefing and reviewing of documents – 1 day
• Field visit – 4 days
• LAKM HQ visit – 3 days
• Final report – 2 days
• Total –  10 days

Deliverables:

• Inception Report. 
• Debriefing note (2 pages) 
• Final Report (electronic version in English, max. 20 pages)

Expertise of the evaluator(s):

The evaluation can be carried out by a single experienced evaluator or a team with proven expertise in the areas of intervention. The evaluator is required to have

• Proven evaluation experience of humanitarian projects required, preferably in a related field (Health)
• A minimum of five years of experience with humanitarian and/or developmental projects
• Experience in the context of the Middle East, preferably with Lebanon and with the Syrian crisis
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of French/Arabic would be an asset
• Postgraduate university degree or equivalent in the wider field of Health would be an added value
• AOB: The evaluator shall be currently present in Lebanon, due to the travel restrictions caused by the COVID19-crisis

For more information, please see the Terms of Reference