Final Project Evaluation – EU Project BSAFE – Preventing Gender Based Sexual Violence against women refugees

Společnost Podané ruce (SPR) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in 1991 in Brno, Czech Republic, dedicated to reducing the harm caused by addiction to individuals and communities, as well as preventing such challenges from arising in the first place. Over its 30 years of work, it has become one of the leading organisations in the country in the fields of public health and addiction services and plays an active role in national policy discussions and planning. Since 1998, SPR has also provided a wide range of training courses and capacity-building programmes through the Institute of Expert Services (I.E.S.).

SPR responded to the refugee crisis by establishing a health counselling and medical advisory centre, where Ukrainian refugees can access a broad range of medical services, including confidential advice and guidance on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention.

Following two years of a pandemic that had devastating consequences at all levels—including a significant rise in gender-based violence (GBV)—on 24 February 2022, the world woke up to the large-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. Within a month, nearly four million people, primarily women and children, were forced to flee their homeland. While GBV can affect anyone, research consistently shows that refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons—especially women and children—are at significantly higher risk of becoming victims.

These events exposed the unpreparedness of civil society to respond to such a crisis and protect those most vulnerable. Recognising the urgent need for better preparedness, BSAFE was conceived. The project’s mission is to combat and prevent all forms of gender-based violence against vulnerable women displaced due to conflict in their home countries. By bringing together organisations from three countries at the heart of the refugee crisis in Europe—Slovakia, Poland, and the Czech Republic—BSAFE aims to establish protective measures that prevent all forms of mistreatment and provide a safety net for those directly or indirectly affected*.*

1. Objective of the Evaluation

The evaluation aims to assess and report to SPR the extent to which the project outcomes have been achieved. It will also provide conclusions, lessons learned, and recommendations for both agencies.

Following the CERV-2022-DAPHNE evaluation criteria—relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, quality, impact, and EU-added value—the consultant will analyze:

• Project Outcomes: To what extent objectives and results were achieved.
• Strengths & Weaknesses: Key opportunities, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Project Integration: How well the project aligns with other initiatives.

Key Evaluation Questions

Relevance & EU-Added Value

• Were project activities appropriate for addressing the problem?
• Did objectives align with the CERV-2022-DAPHNE goals?
• Were target groups well chosen?
• Does the project contribute to EU-wide initiatives?

Quality

• Did beneficiaries assemble qualified and experienced teams?
• Were methodologies and strategies suitable for achieving outcomes?
• Did the project follow ethical standards (e.g., data protection, diversity, non-discrimination)?
• Were there unintended effects (positive or negative), and how were they addressed?

Efficiency

• Were resources (budget, personnel, materials) allocated effectively?
• Did the project maximize impact while minimizing costs?
• Was a realistic timeline with clear milestones set?
• Were coordination and communication efficient, preventing delays?
• How well did the team respond to unexpected challenges?

Effectiveness

• Were project goals and indicators met?
• Were results practical and beneficial to target groups (e.g., social workers, refugees, general public)?
• Did the project use innovative, evidence-based methods?
• Can it be scaled up or replicated?

Impact

• Was the dissemination strategy effective?
• Did the project lead to measurable changes in attitudes or behavior regarding GBV among refugees?
• Did it have the potential to influence policies or legislation?

Sustainability

• Which project components are likely to continue beyond its duration?
• Will the impact last without external support?
• Did the project create sustainable networks between partners?
• Was there an exit strategy for transitioning results to local stakeholders?
• Did it empower local stakeholders for long-term benefits?

2. Evaluation Methodology & Approach

The evaluation will follow these phases:

1. Contract & Kick-off Meeting: Contract signing, discussion of assignment, and provision of key documents.
2. Desk Study: Review of project documents, intervention logic, and theory of change.
3. Field Phase: Data collection via key informant interviews, focus groups, and online meetings (if needed).
4. Presentation: Initial findings presented at the end of the field phase.
5. Data Analysis & Interpretation: Integration of desk research and empirical data, including sex-disaggregated data.
6. Draft Report: Submission of preliminary findings for SPR feedback.
7. Final Report: Incorporation of feedback and submission of the final version.

Given the sensitivity of primary data collection, interviewees (beneficiaries, staff, stakeholders) may choose not to respond to certain questions. Interviews will remain anonymous unless explicit consent is given.

3. Expected Deliverables

• Inception Report & Presentation: Methodology, sampling, tools, and schedule.
• Draft Report: Submitted for SPR feedback within one week.
• Final Report: Incorporating feedback within three days of receipt.

Final Report Structure

1. Executive Summary – Key findings, conclusions, and recommendations (3-5 pages).
2. Introduction – Project background, evaluation purpose, and key questions.
3. Methodology – Sampling, data collection methods, and limitations.
4. Findings – Factual analysis and interpretations.
5. Conclusions – Evaluation of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability.
6. Challenges/Risks
7. Recommendations
8. Annexes (if applicable)

Reports must be in English. The executive summary must be included in the final draft, and the report’s structure will be agreed upon during the inception phase.

4. Duration & Timeline

The evaluation will require a maximum of 20 working days, with an anticipated start date of 3 March 2025.

How to apply

Send your CV together with a budget and time plan, and a brief methodology proposal by email go: grants@podaneruce.cz – Deadline for receipt of applications: 21 February 2025 (23:59 hours CET)