This open call pertains to the final Action evaluation of the FURTHERING GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH THE EU ACCESSION PROCESS Action funded by the European Union and co-funded by Sweden. It was foreseen at design stage and it involves assessing the activities of Reactor – Research in Action as a lead organisation, as well as its partner organizations activities. The evaluation was planned to take place in 2024, after the whole Action was concluded.
The results of the evaluation will serve various purposes for the project partners: learning, shaping future advocacy efforts, and enhancing networking in advancing gender equality in the EU Accession process. Reactor – Research in Action and its partners will aim to use these results to gain insights into accomplished outcomes, positive impacts, encountered obstacles, overlooked opportunities, and future requirements in advocating for gender mainstreaming the EU Accession process.
The evaluation report will inform the planning of future collaborative activities among partner organizations aimed at advancing gender equality and gender mainstreaming the EU accession process. The evaluation findings will contribute to designing comprehensive future activities based on beneficiary needs, perspectives, and lessons learned.
The evaluation should cover the entire Action duration (01/03/2020 – 29/02/2024). It should focus on the Action impact in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, prioritizing and exploring in depth impact made in two countries.
This evaluation should cover the Action’s designated beneficiaries, namely professionals within institutions and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), alongside pivotal partners and stakeholders (e.g., sub-grantees) actively engaged in project implementation.
The overall objectives of the evaluation are to:
- Assess the overall Action for its relevance, coherence, effectiveness, and sustainability, with particular emphasis on evaluating the outcomes and achievement of project goals.
- Identify key lessons and emerging effective practices and approaches (including networking) in the field of gender mainstreaming in the EU accession process, aimed at fostering a culture of learning.
Please read the full details of the open call in the TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF THE REGIONAL ACTION: FURTHERING GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH THE EU ACCESSION PROCESS (2020-2024).
Applications must be sent via email to Reactor – Research in Action at info@reactor.org.mk, with the subject line “Evaluation offer,” no later than 5pm CET on July 26th, 2024.