INVITATION TO BID- 24646-25-116 -RFP-LIFE External Evaluation ( IN NORTHEAST SYRIA AND NORTHWEST SYRIA)

Dear Prospective Bidders:

CHF International is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) with more than four decades of experience delivering humanitarian assistance in some of the world’s most complex and challenging environments. Guided by a strong commitment to serve the most vulnerable, the organization focuses on enabling communities to respond to and recover from crises, while supporting the development of sustainable solutions that address poverty and long-term vulnerability.

Since 2014, CHF International has been providing humanitarian assistance in Syria through a principled, community-centered, and resilience-oriented approach. Operating from its regional base in Gaziantep, Southern Turkey, the organization collaborates with local Syrian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to implement vital programming across Northern Syria. Core sectors of intervention include food security, shelter, livelihoods, protection, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). This cross-border operational model facilitates access to hard-to-reach areas while ensuring contextual relevance through trusted local partners.

The humanitarian crisis in Syria remains one of the most severe globally, driven by over 13 years of protracted conflict, recurrent displacement, economic collapse, climate shocks, and natural disasters. As of 2024–2025, needs have deepened dramatically across all sectors. Food insecurity is widespread, affecting an estimated 12.9 million people, exacerbated by drought-like conditions, high fuel and input costs, and declining agricultural productivity—wheat yields remain 46 percent below pre-crisis averages. Currency depreciation, worsened by the February 2023 earthquakes and continued military offensives, has triggered inflation and eroded household purchasing power, driving up the costs of basic goods and further limiting access to essential services. Shelter needs have surged, with 6.8 million people requiring support, due to earthquake destruction, cumulative conflict-related damage, and the ongoing return intentions among displaced populations. WASH infrastructure has also suffered significant damage, with 13.56 million people in need, including growing numbers in newly affected areas. Only 54 percent of the population has access to improved water sources, and operational capacity of service providers continues to diminish. Protection risks are acute and widespread, with 15.3 million people facing harassment, violence, and denial of basic rights and services. This complex and deteriorating situation underlines the urgency and scale of the response needed to address the multidimensional vulnerabilities of affected Syrians.

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Therefore, CHF International is seeking an independent contractor to conduct a summative evaluation that aims to assess CHF International’ performance and delivery of the LIFE program according to OECD evaluation criteria, partnership and accountability. The evaluation will help CHF International to improve its future programming through lessons learned and best practices generated through this program. 

The evaluation’s objectives are to:

•               Assess the program’s performance against the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria (Relevance, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact, and Sustainability) in addition to evaluating the strength and quality of the new accountability approach through partners.

•               Explore the potential for lasting outcomes and unintended effects, especially in light of the significant contextual shifts in Syria since December 2024

•               Document lessons learned and best practices, highlighting what worked well, what challenges were encountered, and what improvements can be made to guide the design and implementation of future interventions.

For more details, please contact CHF international and request the solicitation documentations from the following email address: CHF.Procurement@chfinternational.org . 

The deadline for offers submission is Saturday 30 August 2025 by 11:00 PM (Syrian time)

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.