Project Evaluation Consultancy

The Anti-Racism Movement is currently carrying out the project entitled “Empowering Migrant Domestic Workers for Self-Advocacy through the Migrant Community Centers”. The project requires a mid-term and final evaluation by an external consultant. This vacancy announcement is for the mid-term evaluation, which should cover the period July 2015 – December 2016 (18 months). The consultant will be tasked with designing the evaluation methodology and producing the report based on the project plan and outcomes.  Data used will include those collected by the project team on a regular basis (evaluation forms filled in by participants in the various programs, data collected to update the project’s logical framework), as well as evaluation activities carried out by the consultant hired for this position (focus group discussions, interviews with beneficiaries, analysis of available data, etc.)  The consultant will be expected to work with us on a part-time consultancy basis for around 6 weeks, and interview members and staff from the three centers before drafting the mid-term report. About the project: The objective of this three-year project is to strengthen the capacity of 4,500 women migrant domestic workers to advance their socio-economic rights in three regions of Lebanon over three years. Outcome 1: Migrant domestic workers have access to services, information, and assistance is increased in two cities outside Beirut  Outcome 2: Migrant domestic workers are informed, engaged, and empowered to self- advocate for their rights across different areas of Lebanon (via education and capacity- building) Outcome 3: Migrant domestic workers organise social, cultural, and economic initiatives to end exploitative practices and advocate for their rights (including activities, events, radio program, media campaigns, school program).   ABOUT THE ANTI-RACISM MOVEMENT AND THE MIGRANT COMMUNITY CENTERS: The Anti-Racism Movement (ARM) is a grassroots movement created by young activists in Lebanon in collaboration with migrant community leaders. Together we work on documenting, investigating, exposing and fighting racist practices through multiple initiatives and campaigns. Our current efforts are mainly targeted towards discriminatory and exploitative practices, against migrant workers specifically. The Migrant Community Centers (MCCs) are currently ARM’s largest project. Established in Beirut in 2011, in Saida in early 2016, and in Jounieh in late 2016, the MCCs are free and safe spaces tailored to migrant workers and evolving according to their needs, where they can meet, learn new skills, work together, and access information, resources and assistance. Since their creation, they have been offering free classes and other educational, social, and capacity-building activities, such as language classes, ICT classes, health awareness sessions, rights education, advocacy training, cultural exchange events, social gatherings, and various national holiday celebrations. The MCCs also serve as a hub where initiatives are launched, a space to have celebrations and get-togethers, and a casual space for migrant workers to spend time with each other.   Interested candidates with the required competencies and experience are requested to send a CV & Cover Letter to antiracismlb@gmail.com by December 11, 2016 (subject line: Project Evaluation Consultancy). Only those short-listed for the position will be contacted.