Consultancy: External Evaluation of HelpAge’s Humanitarian Capacity Strengthening-HCS Programme

Core responsibilities for this consultancy:

• Evaluate the quality, effectiveness, and relevance of HelpAge's Humanitarian Capacity Strengthening (HCS) programme from 2021-2025
• Assess programme alignment with HCS strategy and partner-led programming principles
• Analyze how effectively the programme responded to capacity needs of network members
• Provide recommendations for revising the HCS strategy for the next chapter

This evaluation will help strengthen the capacity of humanitarian workers and organizations to deliver better age-inclusive humanitarian responses, ultimately improving the lives of older people in crisis situations worldwide.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in humanitarian programme evaluation
• Proven experience in organisational strengthening and adult learning
• Expertise in CHS, inclusive programming, and evaluation methodologies
• Familiarity with issues related to ageing and humanitarian inclusion
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and participatory evaluation methods
• Previous experience evaluating organisational strengthening initiatives

Compensation and project details:

• Estimated 20-25 working days for the evaluation
• Financial proposal should include consultancy fees, data collection costs, and taxes
• Remote work with no physical travel required
• Project timeline from February to March 2026

HelpAge International is a global non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of older people around the world through a network of about 200 members in 99 countries, committed to supporting older people to live safe, dignified, and healthy lives.