Tenders are invited for External Evaluation Solarizing & Rehabilitating Water Systems. Closing Date: 1 Oct 2025 Type: Consultancy DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in a field related to Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, Water Resources Management, or any other relevant WASH-related discipline. Proven technical expertise in WASH infrastructure (solarised water systems, rehabilitation) and health/protection services (PHC, GBV, MHPSS). PROFILE Demonstrated experience in external evaluations of humanitarian programs, preferably in Syria or similar protracted crises. Proven technical expertise in WASH infrastructure (solarised water systems, rehabilitation) and health/protection services (PHC, GBV, MHPSS). Strong capacity in mixed-methods design, participatory approaches, and remote data collection. Skilled in assessing cost-efficiency, technical performance, and sustainability in complex contexts. Excellent analytical and report-writing skills in English; Arabic strongly desirable. Ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders across governorates and partners, respecting SIs ethics, data protection, and PSEA/Do No Harm principles. LANGUAGES 1. English: Fluent (written and spoken) 2. Arabic is a strong asset Desired start date: 01/11/2025 Duration of the mission: 70 Days Location: Syria - NES & NWS SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SIs interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms. About the mission Solidarités International operates in Syria since 2013 with a very diversified programs portfolio in Hassake & Raqqa (NES), Aleppo and Idlieb (NWS) governorates. To achieve its humanitarian objectives the mission employs 350 staffs and developed meaningful partnerships with international and local NGOs. In NES, SI is one of the leading agencies in the WASH sector, responding to emergencies, protracted situations and recovery needs. The strategy is complemented with a significant FSL component, addressing market rehabilitations, business development and agriculture. In NWS, SI operates in Idleb and Nothern-Aleppo with large WASH programs, with a focus in camps settings for IDP populations, and rehabilitation programs, especially after the earthquake. SI also responds to new emergencies, including regular displacements, natural disasters and epidemics. SI is also heavily involved in humanitarian coordination, both at strategic and technical level with relevant fora and stakeholders, including key donors. Since regimes change, SI is redefining it operational model as well as well as its geographical scope and programmatic priorities. The organizational set up is being deeply reviewed with a Damascus-based coordination office, the reshaping of the base level structure. Assessments are being carried out in new areas including rural Damascus, South, Aleppo and Hama and new partnerships are being envisioned. This is to ensure relevance and efficiency, maximize impact through secured access and more generally ensuring the mission remains fit for purpose in a quickly evolving environment. And this on-going transformation will be at the core of the new CD responsibilities. General Objective Solidarités International (SI), with Ihsan Relief and Development (Ihsan RD) and Un Ponte Per (UPP), seeks an experienced consultant (or team) to conduct an external summative evaluation of the LIFELINE Project in Northwest and Northeast Syria. The evaluation will cover WASH, health, and protection interventions implemented between April 2024 and December 2025. Main Tasks & Responsibilities Responsibilities Lead a mixed-methods evaluation assessing the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and accountability of project activities. Review documentation, logframes, reports, and monitoring data. Design and validate evaluation methodology, sampling strategy, and tools. Conduct key informant interviews, focus group discussions, beneficiary surveys, and field/site observations, ensuring gender and vulnerability inclusion. Triangulate findings across SI, Ihsan RD, UPP, local authorities, coordination bodies, and affected communities. Analyze cross-cutting themes: gender, disability inclusion, protection, AAP/FCRM, cost-efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Produce high-quality deliverables: inception report, preliminary findings presentation, draft and final evaluation reports (with annexes and datasets), a 2-page executive summary, and final presentation slides. Provide clear, actionable recommendations for future programming. The overall budget available for this external evaluation is up to 30,000 USD. This includes all consultancy fees, international and local travel, accommodation, insurance, per diem, interpretation, data collection support, transcription/translation costs, and any other expenses incurred during the assignment. How to apply https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YXNzaXN0LnJlY3J1dC43MTMxOC4zODMwQHNvbGlkYXJpdGVzaW50ZXJuYXRpb25hbC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20 Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4173300/external-evaluation-solarizing-rehabilitating-water-systems
