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Please note that this is a short version of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for this assignment. The full version incl. the application procedure, can be found here: Terms of Reference Caritas Switzerland is an independent Swiss NGO that operates within Switzerland and in over 20 countries worldwide, including Kosovo. Its mission is to prevent, combat, and eradicate poverty sustainably. To fulfil this mission, Caritas Switzerland promotes equity by supporting inclusive communities that offer opportunities to everyone, irrespective of their ethnic background, group affiliation, or gender. Since 1999, Caritas has been active in Kosovo, focusing on social inclusion, rural development, and rehabilitation. Guided by its 2021-2025 Strategy, the organization prioritizes income, climate change, and migration. In Kosovo, Caritas Switzerland is implementing a notable agricultural project, funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation and the Municipality of Prishtina. The EREA programme, aims to enhance the socio-economic development of the country by supporting farmers and the agricultural sector in generating income and creating new employment opportunities. Specifically, the EREA program aims to create more sustainable and inclusive market systems by increasing the participation of producers and market actors, thereby enhancing their income and productivity and reducing poverty among rural populations, particularly women and marginalized groups. Objective of the AssignmentThe objective of this assignment is to strengthen the application of Gender-Transformative Approaches across EREA programme activities by enhancing the capacities of staff and partners, and by developing a concise guiding document and a gender action plan, aligned with Kosovo's national context and relevant EU policies.Deliverables and TimeframeKey outputs of the consultancy include an inception report, a short assessment, capacity building sessions, a Guide document on Gender-Transformative Approaches, a Gender Action Plan and a Final Report. The total budget is limited to 17'000 Euros, and the assignment will run until June 30, 2026. Offer SubmissionPlease submit your application in line with the ToR (see the link below) by the 20th of May 2025, 23:59 CEST. Please find the full ToR for further information on the consultancy and application procedure here: Terms of Reference For further inquiries, applicants may contact kosovo@caritas.ch.

for our project Knowledge and Policy Dialogue on Protection of Children & Youth on the Move (KAPCYM) Project Period: Nov. 2024 - Oct. 2026Switzerland has launched in 2020 and 2021 two strategically important regional projects in East and West & North Africa (currently Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia): "Programme Enfants et Jeunes sur les Routes Migratoires d'Afrique de l'Ouest et du Nord" (EJM) and "East African Migration Routes" (EAMR), financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Both projects have the purpose of strengthening protection mechanisms for children and youth on the move, underscored by the dire situation they faced in displacement situations. They aim to address critical gaps in protection, focusing on community-based systems, self-reliance, education, and economic empowerment, with a gender-transformative lens where feasible.  As the first phases of these projects conclude, the Knowledge and Policy Dialogue on Protection of Children & Youth on the Move (KAPCYM) Unit supporting both these projects has been designed to enhance Switzerland's positioning on Migration and Child protection, to foster or contribute to a community of practice (CoP), regional synergies and exchanges of evidence-based lessons learnt and good practices; it will hence contribute to a more strategic approach to Swiss partners' policy advocacy messages and approaches. Operating independently of operational responsibilities, and complementary to the activities of the two regional migration projects, the KAPCYM Unit's objectives focus (1) on knowledge building and (2) disseminating good practices/learning, and (3) facilitating, providing support and recommendations for advocacy through selected messages to be used by Swiss representations, federal offices and project partners, in their respective external engagement efforts.  The KAPCYM Unit, led by Caritas Switzerland, is composed of a team of knowledge managers and advocacy/policy dialogue experts. To cover the project region of East Africa (Ethiopia and Sudan), Caritas Switzerland is searching for an expert on Migration and Policy Dialogue in East Africa. Your dutiesScope of Service Provider/ConsultancyThe primary objective of this position is to leverage the expert's knowledge and networks in East Africa, with specific focus on Sudan and Ethiopia, toEnhance the understanding and implementation of effective migration, child protection and youth policiesFacilitate meaningful policy dialogues between stakeholders at the national and regional levels.Support the development and execution of programs that address the specific needs of migrants and youth in the region.Key Responsibilities are:Knowledge Capitalisation and ProductionComplement a mapping of relevant stakeholders, existing platforms, networks and CoPs in the concerned countries in East Africa, including the identification of a) members for CoPs (stakeholders, allies for advocacy work, practitioners, etc.) and b) potential target actors (target audience) and existing platforms and institutions for dissemination of advocacy messagesDevelop a list of policy dialogue activities, child protection strategies and priorities in the concerned countriesKnowledge Dissemination and ExchangeProvide inputs to a learning journey (exchange sessions between project teams with inputs from experts), with the option to co-facilitateProvide input to online thematic workshops and paper dissemination eventsPolicy Dialogue and AdvocacyProvide input to multi-stakeholder policy dialogue workshops, with the option to co-facilitateProvide input to the formulation and documentation of advocacy messages Research and AnalysisProvide input on migration, child protection and youth empowerment trends, challenges, and opportunities in East AfricaContribute to the production and dissemination of research papersSupport the development and dissemination of articles and short videosStakeholder EngagementSupport the KAPCYM unit in building and maintaining strong relationships with national and regional actors, including governments, civil society organizations, and international bodiesAdditionally, the Expert is expected to contribute to impact reporting and the final review process.Our requirementsEducation:Advanced degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy, Migration Studies, or a related field.Experience:Min. 5 years work experience in research, policy dialogue and/or advocacy at national and regional levels in Eastern Africa.Demonstrated experience in project management and evaluation.In-depth experience in the international cooperation sectorWell-connected with key national, supranational, and regional actors in East Africa in the fields of migration and youth issues.Work experience and knowledge of the context in North and West Africa are an asset.Experience working within a gender-transformative framework is an asset.Skills and Competencies:Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical and research abilities.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Proficiency in English and French (spoken and written).Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.DeliverablesContinuous review of mapping and lists of important initiatives, platforms and stakeholders in the region.Contribution to and inputs in learning events, as well as advocacy messages.Regular exchange with the KAPCYM team and the EJM and EAMR projects.Comprehensive research and analysis reports on migration and youth issues in East Africa.Contribution to project reporting and review. Estimated Workload:40 days (approx. 10 %)For further information please contact: Ms Sarah Estermann, Knowledge Manager Migration and Project Lead KAPCYM, E-Mail: sestermann@caritas.ch.Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your job application by 14.05.2025 latest through our web portal.Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucernewww.caritas.ch 

Caritas Switzerland is an independent Swiss NGO that operates within Switzerland and in over 20 countries worldwide, including Kosovo. Its mission is to prevent, combat, and eradicate poverty sustainably. To fulfill this mission, Caritas Switzerland promotes equity by supporting inclusive communities that offer opportunities to everyone, irrespective of their ethnic background, group affiliation, or gender. Since 1999, Caritas has been active in Kosovo, focusing on social inclusion, rural development, and rehabilitation. Guided by its 2021-2025 Strategy, the organization prioritizes income, climate change, and migration. In Kosovo, Caritas Switzerland is implementing a notable agricultural project, funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation.  The EREA programme, aims to enhance the socio-economic development of the country by supporting farmers and the agricultural sector in generating income and creating new employment opportunities. Specifically, the EREA programme aims to create more sustainable and inclusive market systems by increasing the participation of producers and market actors, thereby enhancing their income and productivity and reducing poverty among rural populations, particularly women and marginalized groups. Objective of the AssignmentThe objective of this Mid-Term Evaluation is to assess the relevance and effectiveness of programme interventions and provide actionable recommendations for the remaining implementation period (2025–2026).Your dutiesDeliverables & TimelineThe assignment includes an inception report, data collection, analysis, and a final mid-term evaluation report. Activities will take place from May to July 2025. The total budget for this evaluation is up to EUR 40,000. Submission of OffersProposals must be submitted to kosovo@caritas.ch by 19 May 2025, 23:59 CEST. Please refer to the full ToR for detailed instructions: Terms of ReferenceQualificationsMinimum 10 years in programme evaluation using OECD/DAC criteria.Proven experience in rural/agricultural development, gender and social inclusion.Strong familiarity with Kosovo's agriculture sector and relevant policies.Evaluation team must include both international and local experts, with fluency in English; at least one member must be fluent in Albanian and Serbian.