Tenders Are Invited For Terms Of Reference (Tor) Evaluation Of The Akelius Language Projects Implemented By Sos ChildrenS Villages

Tenders are invited for Terms of Reference (Tor) Evaluation of the Akelius Language Projects Implemented by Sos Childrens Villages 3. Objectives of the Evaluation The objective of this evaluation is to assess the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the Akelius Programme in crises settings, in line with the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria. The evaluation will generate evidence for accountability and learning, supporting the strategic progression of SOS Childrens Villages Sweden as an enabler of education in emergency projects within the SOS Childrens Villages Federation. The evaluation aims to inform: Akelius Foundations understanding of the projects impact on equitable, inclusive and safe access to education and digital literacy for children and youth in crises settings. SOS Childrens Villages Swedens alignment with, and further support of, education in emergency initiatives across the Federation. SOS national associations assessment of their capacity, limitations and impact in ensuring measurable outcomes in challenging operational contexts. The evaluation will assess three programmatic objectives: Part 1. Impact of the project on digital language learning: Evaluate if the project enhances children and youths language learning Deep dive into the effectiveness of the digital platform for language acquisition gains in different groups of children, considering: 1. Children as disaggregated in the monitoring tool (gender/age), 2. Refugee or displaced children, 3. Children with at least one reported disability, 4. Children from the host community Identify patterns of exclusion, lower engagement, or systematically lower gains for specific subgroups, and their underlying causes Part 2. Contribution to local system strengthening: Contribution to teacher/facilitator digital and pedagogical capacity development Strengthening of a safe educational environment (incl. training and awareness on child and youth safeguarding) Engagement of community structures supporting education access Part 3. Framing of the project in the crisis-response strategy: Assess the relevance of the Akelius approach to address educational needs, including those of children living with disabilities Evaluate the criteria used in how learners and the geographical area were selected, in line with international humanitarian standards adopted by the SOS Childrens Villages Federation Assess how program participants, caregivers and other key stakeholders were identified and engaged in the evaluated projects, including in their design and implementation Reflect upon the projects added value in the overall emergency response framework (both the local emergency response and the SOS partner organization) Explore the integration and adoption of data protection, safeguarding measures and Accountability to Affected Populations Specific Objectives of the Evaluation The evaluation will respond to the following specific objectives, aligned with the OECD-DAC criteria. For each criterion, evaluators are encouraged to explore both qualitative and quantitative evidence and consider leading questions that help frame their analysis. Relevance -is the intervention doing things right? Leading questions: Does the project enhance language learning in children living in crises settings? Are there main disparities in language acquisition within different groups of learners? How is the project and learning method addressing the needs of children living with disabilities? Coherence -how well does the intervention fit? Leading questions: To what extent does the Akelius Language project fit within the National Associations emergency or humanitarian response strategy? Is the project aligned with globally recognized humanitarian standards and EiE standards? Does the project enhance the partner organizations role as humanitarian actor? Is the project complementary to other interventions within child protection, mental health, healthcare, nutrition, or education in emergencies? Effectiveness -is the intervention achieving its objectives? Leading question: To what extent does the Akelius Language Project achieve its intended outcomes when it comes to: o Improving language proficiency o Strengthening teacher capacity such as their pedagogical and digital skills o Increasing engagement from key stakeholders such as governmental institutions, parents and community leaders? Efficiency -how well are resources (financial, human and material) being used? Leading question: How has the project used available resources to achieve main outcomes and how have outcomes being impacted from working in low-resource settings, migrant routes or conflict areas? Impact -what difference does the intervention make? Leading questions: Does the project enhance learners language and digital skills? Does the project contribute to improvements in academic performance? Have key stakeholders such as parents, school staff and the community changed their attitudes regarding support to children on language acquisition through digital learning? Has the project had any effects on teachers perspectives regarding childrens rights to education and child and youth safeguarding? Sustainability -will the benefits last? Leading questions: Does the project address issues of sustainability regarding digital infrastructure in low-income settings? Does the partner association have risk management capacities in relation to the project and have there been risk assessments done? Does the partner association have an exit strategy? Has the partner association assured responsible management of the technical equipment after the project ends? 4. Scope of the Evaluation Geographic scope: Somalia (Mogadishu and Baidoa), Ethiopia (Midega Tola) Timeframe covered: September - December 2026 Thematic areas: Education in emergencies, core humanitarian standards, child protection in humanitarian action Stakeholders: Children and youth, teaching staff and school staff, families, CBOs, community leaders, local authorities, SOS partner organizations. Tender Link : https://somalijobs.com/tenders