TOR - Final external evaluation of the “Strengthening the sustainability of an independent, free and pluralist media ecosystem in Ukraine” project

Core responsibilities for this evaluation role:

• Conduct a comprehensive external evaluation of the "Strengthening the sustainability of an independent, free and pluralist media ecosystem in Ukraine" project, including critical analysis of project implementation quality
• Assess project relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability using participatory evaluation methods
• Develop detailed evaluation reports and recommendations for RSF's internal learning and future project design
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and ensure gender-responsive evaluation approaches throughout the process

This evaluation role contributes to strengthening independent media in Ukraine during wartime, helping ensure journalists can continue providing reliable information despite Russian aggression and supporting the long-term sustainability of Ukraine's media ecosystem.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Experience in evaluating projects implemented by NGOs/international organizations in crisis contexts
• Expertise in journalism and/or media ecosystem evaluation
• Knowledge of the Ukrainian context and experience with EU-funded project evaluations
• Fluent spoken and written English and Ukrainian (French knowledge is an asset)
• Strong skills in evaluation methodology, interviewing, analysis, and report writing

The maximum budget available for this evaluation is €20,000 all taxes included, covering all costs required to carry out the evaluation. The assignment can be conducted remotely or with field missions (with RSF agreement), and the evaluator(s) will work independently with RSF's project monitoring teams.

Reporters sans frontières (RSF - Reporters Without Borders) defends the right to reliable information based on Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, working globally to protect journalists and promote press freedom through advocacy, assistance, and systemic initiatives.