Terms of Reference (TOR) Final Evaluation of the Women Friendly Label (WFL) Project

Jordan
Terms of Reference (TOR) Final Evaluation of the Women Friendly Label (WFL) Project
Organization
ActionAid
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Jun 2026
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Final Evaluation of the Women Friendly Label (WFL) Project
1. Background
Despite progress in women’s education and participation, women’s economic empowerment in Jordan remains constrained by structural barriers, including limited access to safe and equitable workplaces, persistent gender norms, and weak institutional mechanisms to prevent discrimination and harassment in the private sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which constitute a significant share of employment in Jordan, often lack the technical capacity, resources, and policies needed to promote gender equality and ensure safe working environments for women.
In response to these challenges, ActionAid Arab Region (AAAR), in partnership with Al-Hayat Rased and with funding from the European Union, implemented the Women Friendly Label (WFL) project. The project aims to improve workplace conditions for women and promote inclusive economic participation by introducing and institutionalizing a certification mechanism that recognizes and supports women-friendly workplaces.
The WFL project is built on the premise that
sustainable change in women’s economic empowerment requires both capacity strengthening and systemic incentives
. To this end, the project combines:
Capacity building and mentoring
for SMEs and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to enhance their understanding of gender equality, workplace protection, and inclusive policies
Pre-assessments and certification processes
to support SMEs in meeting women-friendly standards
Development and rollout of the Women Friendly Label
, providing recognition and visibility to compliant businesses
Awareness raising and advocacy efforts
targeting stakeholders, including policymakers, trade bodies, and the wider community
Multi-stakeholder engagement
, including consultation sessions and partnerships with relevant institutions
Over the course of its implementation (2024–2026), the project:
Engaged 24 SMEs in the WFL certification process (assessment, capacity building, renovation, and certification)
Supported 48 CBOs/ CSOs and stakeholders through tailored capacity development initiatives
Conducted training programs reaching over 140 employees
Delivered mentoring, coaching, and networking opportunities to strengthen institutional practices
Organized consultation sessions, advocacy workshops, and public events, including a WFL award ceremony
Contributed to policy dialogue and recommendations aimed at enhancing women’s role in the economy
A baseline assessment was conducted at the start of the project to establish benchmarks related to workplace protection, knowledge of gender equality, and perceptions of safety and inclusion among women employees. These baseline values informed the project’s logframe and will serve as a reference point for measuring change at endline.
The project adopts a holistic approach, addressing both:
Individual-level change
(knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of women and employees), and
Institutional-level change
(policies, practices, and workplace environments within SMEs and CSOs)
The final evaluation will assess the extent to which the project has achieved its intended outcomes and contributed to improving the protection environment, advancing gender equality in workplaces, and enhancing women’s sense of safety and inclusion, while also examining the sustainability and scalability of the Women Friendly Label model.
2. Purpose of the Evaluation
The purpose of the final evaluation is to:
Assess the overall performance, results, and impact of the project
Measure progress against the logframe indicators (compared to baseline values)
Evaluate the effectiveness of the WFL model in improving workplace environments
Generate evidence-based lessons learned and recommendations for scaling and sustainability
3. Objectives of the Evaluation
The evaluation will:
Measure outcomes and impact
, particularly:
% improvement in the overall protection environment in targeted companies
% increase in knowledge of gender gaps and women’s economic empowerment
% of CSOs/SMEs with sufficient knowledge and resources to implement workplace change
% of women reporting improved safety and equality (e.g. reduced harassment)
Assess the project using
OECD-DAC evaluation criteria
:
Relevance
Effectiveness
Efficiency
Impact
Sustainability
Examine:
The effectiveness of capacity building, mentoring, and certification processes
Behavioral and institutional changes within SMEs and CSOs
Contribution to policy and advocacy outcomes
4. Key Evaluation Questions
A. Outcome & Impact (Logframe-based)
To what extent has the protection environment improved in participating SMEs?
To what extent has knowledge of gender equality and economic empowerment increased?
Do SMEs and CSOs feel they have sufficient tools and resources to sustain changes?
To what extent do women report improvements in safety, equality, and reduced harassment?
B. OECD-DAC Criteria
Relevance
How well did the project respond to the needs of women and SMEs in Jordan?
Effectiveness
To what extent were planned outputs and outcomes achieved?
Which interventions (training, mentoring, certification) were most effective?
Efficiency
Were resources used optimally to achieve results?
Impact
What are the broader changes observed at workplace and community levels?
Sustainability
Are the results likely to continue after project completion?
Is the WFL model scalable and institutionalized?
5. Scope of Work
The evaluation will cover:
All major components implemented across the two project years
Target groups including SMEs, CSOs, and women beneficiaries
Geographic focus: primarily
Amman
, with some activities in other governorates
6. Methodology
The consultant is expected to propose a
mixed-methods approach
, including:
Desk review (logframe, baseline, monitoring data, reports)
Quantitative data collection (endline survey aligned with baseline indicators)
Qualitative methods:
Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
Case studies
The methodology must:
Ensure comparability with baseline data
Apply gender-sensitive and participatory approaches
Include a clear sampling strategy
7. Deliverables
Inception Report
Detailed methodology
Evaluation matrix
Data collection tools
Workplan
Data Collection Tools
Surveys, interview guides, FGD guides
Draft Evaluation Report
Final Evaluation Report
Executive summary
Findings per OECD criteria
Indicator analysis (baseline vs endline)
Conclusions and actionable recommendations
Presentation of Findings
8. Duration and Timeline
Expected period:
July – August 2026
Estimated level of effort:
30–40 working days
9. Budget
Total budget:
13,000 JOD (lump sum)
Inclusive of all costs (consultant fees, data collection, travel, logistics, reporting)
10. Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in social sciences, development studies, or related field
Minimum
7–10 years of experience
in evaluation of development projects
Strong expertise in:
Gender equality and women’s economic empowerment
Monitoring & Evaluation methodologies
OECD-DAC evaluation frameworks
Experience with
EU-funded projects
is highly preferred
Proven experience in
Jordan or similar contexts
Strong analytical and report writing skills
11. Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit:
Technical proposal (methodology, workplan)
Financial proposal (within budget ceiling)
CV(s) of consultant(s)
Samples of previous evaluation reports
12. Management and Reporting
The consultant will report to:
PQMEAL Unit – ActionAid Arab Region
13. Ethical Considerations
The evaluation must:
Ensure
confidentiality and informed consent
Apply
do-no-harm principles
Be sensitive to
gender and protection issues
Submission Instructions
Proposals should be submitted electronically to ari.jobs@actionaid.org.
Deadline for submission: June 21, 2026
All documents should be in PDF format.
EU Evaluation Links:
EU Technical Proposal:
https: //docs.google.com/document/d/15iy8gmwNS4WcW8Zv7jQHEn2wXP3qC0kK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113933132343415204910&rtpof=true&sd=true
EU Financial Proposal:
https: //docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jHefc8Hc7mPqeTefTNlgQaYEcU0S-Do8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113933132343415204910&rtpof=true&sd=true
How to apply
Submission Instructions
Proposals should be submitted electronically to ari.jobs@actionaid.org.
Deadline for submission: June 21, 2026
All documents should be in PDF format.
EU Evaluation Links:
EU Technical Proposal:
https: //docs.google.com/document/d/15iy8gmwNS4WcW8Zv7jQHEn2wXP3qC0kK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113933132343415204910&rtpof=true&sd=true
EU Financial Proposal:
https: //docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jHefc8Hc7mPqeTefTNlgQaYEcU0S-Do8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113933132343415204910&rtpof=true&sd=true
Job details
Country
Jordan
Source
ActionAid
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Monitoring and Evaluation
Years of experience
3-4 years
Theme
Gender
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How to apply:
Submission Instructions
Proposals should be submitted electronically to ari.jobs@actionaid.org.
Deadline for submission: June 21, 2026
All documents should be in PDF format.
EU Evaluation Links:
EU Technical Proposal:
https: //docs.google.com/document/d/15iy8gmwNS4WcW8Zv7jQHEn2wXP3qC0kK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113933132343415204910&rtpof=true&sd=true
EU Financial Proposal:
https: //docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jHefc8Hc7mPqeTefTNlgQaYEcU0S-Do8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113933132343415204910&rtpof=true&sd=true