Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy: Development Of A Sustainability Plan For The Provision Of Basic Services To Women Survivors Or At Risk Of Gbv

Tenders are invited for CONSULTANCY: Development of a Sustainability Plan for the Provision of Basic Services to Women Survivors or at Risk of GBV Closing Date: 22 Sep 2026 Type: Consultancy TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY: Development of a Sustainability Plan for the Provision of Basic Services to Women Survivors or at Risk of GBV 1. Organisational Context ActionAid Spain (Fundación Alianza por los Derechos, la Igualdad y la Solidaridad Internacional) is a Spanish NGO and member of the ActionAid International Federation, present in more than 70 countries. We have been working in the defense of Human Rights and Social Justice for 40 years, with a particular focus on womens rights, environmental justice, and support for youth and migrant groups. It has been working in Jordan since 2007. The organisation has always collaborated with Jordanian organizations of a strong feminist nature and supported the work of civil society, especially in terms of empowerment and womens rights, prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence, both with Jordanian women and refugees. Our programmatic priorities for the period 2020-2026 are: 1. Eradicate gender-based violence suffered by women, especially young and migrant women and women rights defenders. 2. Promoting the Human Rights of Excluded Groups 3. Promote Climate Justice, ensuring the resilience of the groups most affected by Climate Change, and especially women, to adapt to leading the ecological transition. 4. Protect the most vulnerable people during humanitarian crises and strengthen their resilience capacities 2. Background and Rationale These ToR are developed within the framework of the program (hereinafter the Convenio) entitled "Strengthened the active participation of women (Jordanians, Syrian Refugees, Youth and Women with Disabilities - WwD) with a comprehensive approach to rights in Jordan", funded by the Spanish Cooperation AECID and the Barcelona City Council. Alianza por la Solidaridad is part of a consortium formed by three Spanish NGOs (AcionAid Spain, MPDL and NOVACT), of which Movement for Peace MPDL is the lead organization for this intervention, along with the local partners: Be Positive; Community Based Rehabilitation Center (CBR); I Dare; and Housewives Association (HSF). The direct local partner of Alianza is HSF. This Convenio will last until early 2027. Its general objective is to Contribute to a life free of violence for women, preventing economic, gender, community and digital violence and it includes 3 specific objectives: - SO1: Promote the sustainable and inclusive economic empowerment of Jordanian and refugee women, with special attention to young women and women with disabilities. - SO2: Improve the system of protection, prevention and response to gender violence in Mafraq, Zarqa and Amman. - SO3: Strengthen the leadership of Jordanian and refugee women, paying special attention to young women and/or women with disabilities, in peace building, preventing violent conflicts and promoting resilience in their communities. Alianza is coordinating the implementation of SO2, in which these ToR are framed. 3. Funding Framework and Donor Conditions This consultancy is part of the project Strengthened the active participation of women (Jordanians, Syrian Refuges, Youth and Women with Disabilities) with a comprehensive approach to rights in Jordan, co-funded by AECID Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, with reference number 2022/PCONV/000372, valid from 15/01/2023 to14/01/2027 (with the possibility of being extended). The contracted person or entity must comply with the eligibility and expenditure justification conditions established by the donor, including, among others: maintaining supporting documentation, recording time dedicated (timesheet or other required format), being subject to possible external audits, and complying with the expenditure eligibility deadlines of the project. Payments will be subject to the projects expenditure eligibility period. Any modification to the implementation schedule must be communicated to ActionAid Spain with sufficient notice and be justified within the framework of the donors conditions. 4. Scope of the Consultancy This consultancy aims to assess and strengthen the organizational and financial sustainability of HSF and three selected CBOs located in Amman, Zarqa, and Mafraq which provide basic services for women survivors or at risk of gender-based violence (GBV). The consultant will assess the organizations strategies, governance, human resources, financial and operational systems, partnerships, resources, and capacity to provide basic services to women survivors or at risk of GBV in the medium-long term. The consultant will identify strengths, gaps, risks, opportunities, and capacity building needs, and develop a tailored organizational and financial sustainability plan for each organization. The scope also includes practical recommendations for capacity strengthening, resource mobilization and optimization, and organizational development. A joint session will be facilitated with project partners to review and validate the findings and proposed plans. The contracted person or entity will act as an external technical expert under the coordination of ActionAid staff in Jordan. 5. Activities and Expected Tasks The following activities and tasks are to be carried out by the contracted person or entity within the framework of this consultancy: Activity 1: Inception and preparation Develop the consultancy methodology, work plan, timeline, assessment tools, and ethical approach, in coordination with ActionAid. Activity 2: Organizational assessment Assess HSF and the three selected CBOs towards key aspects of sustainability for service provision, such as: governance, human resources, financial management, funding, operational systems, GBV service-delivery capacity, partnerships, MEAL systems, available resources, capacity gaps, and sustainability risks. Activity 3: Sustainability and capacity development Develop a tailored organizational and financial sustainability plan for each organization, together with practical training and capacity-building recommendations. Including support and monitoring, at least during the initial phase of the implementation plan, is highly recommended Activity 4: Validation and finalization Present the findings and proposed plans during a joint validation session with project partners and incorporate their feedback into the final outputs. The consultant might include in the package the delivery of essential capacity building. The list is not exhaustive, and the applicants may propose additional steps according to their expertise and knowledge. The above activities may be adjusted or refined during the implementation of the service, by mutual agreement between the parties and in accordance with the needs of the project, without altering the scope or the economic conditions of the contract. 6. Deliverables and Deadlines The contracted person or entity undertakes to deliver, as a minimum, the following outputs within the indicated deadlines: Deliverable 1: Inception Report Methodology, work plan, timeline, assessment tools, and ethical considerations. Deadline: [week 2] Deliverable 2: Draft Assessment and Sustainability Package Organizational assessment findings, four tailored sustainability plans, and related capacity-building recommendations. Deadline: [week 7] Deliverable 3: Final Consultancy Package Revised organizational analysis and sustainability plans, final recommendations, validation-session presentation and summary, and all assessment tools and supporting materials. Deadline: [week 9] All deliverables must be submitted in English and will be subject to validation by ActionAid Spain and, where applicable, acceptance by the donor. If a deliverable is not approved, the contracted person or entity will have 10[X] working days to make the necessary corrections. The corresponding payment will be conditional on the final approval of the deliverable. The deadlines may be adjusted out of mutual agreement. The duration of the assignment may be extended according to the offered package (i.e. including capacity building, monitoring) 7. Required Profile Academic qualifications: Degree in Business Development, Social Sciences or related fields relevant to the assignment. Degree or relevant qualification in Gender Studies, Protection, Social Work, Civil Society Organisations or other fields relevant to the assignment will be an asset. Knowledge of the social and institutional framework within which services for the protection, prevention and response to gender-based violence operate in Jordan will be regarded favourably. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in organizational capacity assessments, business develpment and sustainability. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in GBV and protection. Demonstrable experience in similar contexts, preferably in NGOs or the development sector. Technical Skills: Proven knowledge of GBV and protection issues, including key concepts, approaches and relevant stakeholders and frameworks at local and international level. Proven experience in participatory analysis and assessments. Experience working with vulnerable communities, especially with women survivors or at risk of GBV. Strong research and facilitation skills, with a focus on participatory methodologies. Ability to develop innovative and user-friendly tools and materials. Understanding of the local context and cultural dynamics related to GBV and gender issues in Jordan. Proficiency in English and Arabic. Knowledge of other languages relevant to the project will be valued. Transversal competencies: Ability to work autonomously, with good organisational skills, Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4228898/consultancy-development-sustainability-plan-provision-basic-services-women-survivors-or-risk-gbv