All-Around Culture Programme Evaluation: Terms of Reference (TOR)
Final External Evaluation Overview
The All-Around Culture Programme, aimed at fostering cultural ecosystems for youth social and economic inclusion, invites evaluations. Covering seven countries in the Arab region, this programme is co-funded by the European Union and involves multiple partners.
Programme Context and Description
- Coordinator: zusa
- Partners: zusa Berlin, Culture Resource, L’Art Rue, The MMAG Foundation
- Funding: European Union
- Programme Title: Thaqafa Daayer Maydoor (All-Around Culture)
- Duration: 1 March 2020 – 29 February 2024
- Target Countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia, and communities from Libya and Syria
About zusa
zusa, established in 2021 in Berlin, collaborates with cultural and civil society actors. It promotes collaboration for systemic change and emphasizes process, playfulness, and experimentation.
About All-Around Culture (AAC)
AAC aims to build a supportive environment for young people’s social and economic inclusion. The programme consists of five Work Packages (WPs), focusing on cultural alliances, youth-led initiatives, cross-border collaborations, ecosystems academy, and policy and dialogue.
Objectives of the External Evaluation
The final evaluation will assess the programme’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability over four years. It will review all programme activities and their outcomes.
Methodology
- Approach: Evaluators will propose a methodological approach, including desk research, interviews, and an evaluation report.
- Desk Research: Reviewing programme materials, reports, and monitoring tools.
- Interviews: Conducting interviews with programme leaders, partners, and beneficiaries.
Deliverables
- Inception Report: Including the evaluation approach (Due 21 December 2023)
- Draft Report: Evaluating programme criteria (Due 22 January 2024)
- Final Report and Presentation: Including recommendations (Due 20 February 2024)
Application Process
- Requirements: Expression of interest, technical and financial proposals, CV(s), and references.
- Deadline: 10 December 2023
- Submission Email: naguib@zusaculture.org with the subject “Application_External evaluation of the AAC programme_Name.”
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications: Master’s degree or relevant professional experience.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in external evaluation, preferably in youth and culture in the Southern Neighbourhood.
- Languages: Fluency in English; Arabic is an asset.
- Independence: No affiliation with the AAC programme, its partners, or donors.
Budget
- Allocation: Maximum of 20,000€, including taxes.
Data Protection
- Confidentiality: All programme data is confidential and accessible only to authorized individuals.
Important Dates
- Publication of TOR: 28 November 2023
- Evaluator Selection: 12 December 2023
- Contracting: 15 December 2023
- Inception Meeting Report: 15-20 December 2023
- Desk Research and Interviews: 21 December 2023 – 19 January 2024
- Draft Report Submission: 22 January 2024
- Final Report and Presentation: 20 February 2024
