Call for Expertise: Final Evaluation of the “Health of Women and Children in Lebanon” Program

Purpose of the Evaluation

The evaluation will provide credible, independent, and evidence-based insights to:

• Assess the relevance, coherence, efficiency, and sustainability of the program.
• Present clear and quantified results, including number of beneficiaries, geographical coverage, and types of services delivered.
• Analyze the program’s contribution to health system strengthening and gender equality.
• Draw lessons on methodologies and operational approaches.
• Inform future interventions by AFD and partners in Lebanon’s health sector.

Scope and Key Questions

The evaluation will address:

1. Relevance: Alignment with national health strategies and complementarity with other interventions.
2. Effectiveness and Impact: Quantitative and qualitative results for women, children, caregivers, and communities.
3. Efficiency: Governance, coordination mechanisms, and cost-effectiveness.
4. Sustainability: Integration of project outcomes into public policies and institutional practices.

A detailed list of evaluation questions is provided in the Terms of Reference.

Methodology and Deliverables

The evaluation will follow OECD/DAC standards and AFD’s evaluation policy, using mixed methods (document review, interviews, focus groups, field visits, and data triangulation).

Expected deliverables:

• Scoping Note: March 2026
• Draft Report: Juin 2026
• Final Report: July 2026
• Dissemination Workshop: September 2026

Required Expertise

The evaluation team must demonstrate:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in program or public policy evaluation.
• Proven track record in development cooperation.
• Technical expertise in:
  • Health systems (primary, secondary, tertiary care)
  • Public health policies in Lebanon
  • Gender equality and gender-based violence
  • Social risk management and inclusion of vulnerable groups
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative methods, cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Experience in Lebanon or similar contexts; familiarity with multi-donor coordination.
• Language proficiency: Arabic and English and/or French.