Final Evaluation Consultancy for HelpAge Tanzania’s GFFO Project, August 2025
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Final Evaluation Consultancy Project Title: Strengthening Cross-Border Protection and Life-Saving Services for Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs) in Nduta & Nyarugusu Refugee Camps and Host Communities in Burundi & Tanzania Deadline for Submission: 26 August 2025 About the Project HelpAge Tanzania (HAT) and Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), with funding from GFFO, have implemented a 3-year cross-border humanitarian project supporting older people and Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs) in refugee camps and host communities in Kigoma Region, Tanzania, and in Makamba, Kirundo, Ruyigi & Muyinga provinces in Burundi. The project strengthens protection systems, ensures inclusive humanitarian services, and promotes sustainable, dignified solutions for at-risk populations. Purpose of the Final Evaluation We seek an independent consultant or firm to assess the project’s performance, results, and impact, and to generate evidence-based recommendations to inform future humanitarian programming. The evaluation will cover Relevance, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact, Sustainability, and Learning, using a mixed-methods, participatory approach with strong inclusion of older people and persons with disabilities. Scope & Timeline
Duration: Maximum of 21 working days, including preparation of the final report (August–September 2025.) Locations: Kigoma (Nduta & Nyarugusu camps, host communities in Kasulu & Kibondo) and 4 provinces in Burundi. Activities include inception phase, field data collection, analysis, reporting, validation, and submission of a final report.
Consultant Profile
Minimum 5 years’ experience in humanitarian/development programme evaluation Proven expertise in social protection, inclusion, and rights-based approaches Strong mixed-methods research skills Experience in Tanzania/Burundi or similar contexts
Ability to produce high-quality, concise reports in English (French/Kirundi an asset) Demonstrated adherence to ethical and safeguarding standards
How to Apply Interested consultants/firms should request the full Terms of Reference via email:helpage@helpagetan.org
