The evaluation will focus on the following five OECD-DAC criteria:

1. Relevance

• Were the project’s objectives and activities aligned with the needs and priorities of Syrian youth and communities in the post-conflict transition phase?
• How relevant were the SCNE principles and project approach to the broader democratisation and reconciliation context?

2. Effectiveness

• To what extent were the planned outputs and outcomes achieved within the project period?
• How effectively did the project engage key actors (youth, CBOs, international stakeholders)?
• What internal or external factors facilitated or hindered the achievement of results?

3. Efficiency

• Were resources (financial, human, time) used efficiently in achieving results?
• Were project management, coordination, and M&E systems adequate to ensure timely and quality implementation?

4. Impact

• What changes in attitudes, behaviours, or relationships among youth, communities, and institutions can be attributed to the project?
• Did the project contribute to broader processes of reconciliation, peacebuilding, and democratisation?

5. Sustainability

• To what extent are the results and benefits likely to continue beyond the project period?
• How have local ownership, partnerships, and institutional linkages contributed to sustainability?

Scope of Work

The evaluation will cover the entire implementation period (July–December 2025) and all project components, including:

1. Nine Youth Dialogue Sessions (across 9 governorates)
2. Four Cross-Community Dialogue Workshops
3. Public Opinion Survey (2,250 participants)
4. Dissemination and Media Outreach
5. Final SCNE Conference in Damascus

It will assess both qualitative and quantitative dimensions, focusing on the project’s outcomes and alignment with TDA’s theory of change and ZIVIK’s peacebuilding objectives.

Methodology

The evaluator will propose a detailed methodology consistent with international evaluation standards. It should include, at a minimum:

• Desk Review: of project documents (proposal, GTA, reports, financial plan, M&E data, publications, etc.)
• Key Informant Interviews (KIIs): with TDA staff, youth participants, CBO representatives, international partners, and ZIVIK focal points.
• Focus Group Discussions (FGDs): with youth and community representatives.
• Survey Analysis: review of quantitative data collected during the public survey and monitoring reports.
• Triangulation: of findings across data sources to ensure validity and reliability.

Gender, inclusion, and conflict sensitivity must be mainstreamed throughout all evaluation activities.

Deliverables and Timeline:

1. Inception Report: Detailed methodology, evaluation matrix, work plan, and data collection tools for zivik’s review and approval. Due on December 1st 2025

2. Data Collection Phase : Field visits, interviews, focus group discussions, and desk review of project documentation. Due between December 2nd - 15th , 2025

3. Draft Evaluation Report : Preliminary findings, analysis, and recommendations submitted to TDA and zivik for comments. Due on : December 17th 2025

4. Validation Meeting : Presentation of main findings and discussion of feedback with TDA and zivik. Due on : December 20th 2025.

5. Final Evaluation Report : Revised final report incorporating comments, submitted in English (max. 20 pages, excluding annexes). Due on : December 24th 2025

The final report shall include an evaluation summary (2 pages) in English, with recommendations clearly linked to each evaluation criterion.

Roles and Responsibilities

Evaluator(s):

• Conduct the evaluation in line with this ToR.
• Ensure methodological rigour, impartiality, and ethical standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection in accordance with GDPR principles.

TDA:

• Provide access to all project documentation, monitoring data, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and logistics with participants.
• Review and provide feedback on draft reports.

ZIVIK / IFA:

• Approve the ToR and methodology.
• Participate in validation and final review of deliverables.