Final Evaluation and Context Analysis Study The Civil Society Support Program - Phase I November 2025 at Search for Common Ground

Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Non-Profit, International Development, Civil SocietyIndustries

Requirements

International consultant eligibility
Expertise in conducting final evaluations and context analysis studies for civil society programs
Knowledge of Syrian civil society, peacebuilding, democratic transformation, and EU engagement (e.g., EU Roadmap for Syrian Civil Society)
Understanding of project goals, specific objectives, outcomes, and activities including capacity building, fostering dialogue, and monitoring progress

Responsibilities

Conduct a Final Evaluation of the Civil Society Support Program (24-month project)
Perform a Context Analysis Study related to the program's context, goals, objectives, outcomes, and activities
Assess structured capacity building efforts (e.g., capacity assessments for 24 CSOs, mentoring/coaching, training for Peace Club members, conflict analyses)
Evaluate fostering dialogue initiatives (e.g., community dialogues, cross-geography dialogues via virtual platform, cross-track dialogues with EU actors)
Analyze progress toward specific objectives: collaboration among CSOs, safe/inclusive spaces led by women, and monitoring Syrian civil society priorities including EU Roadmap
Review outcomes such as increased CSO capacities, network platform security, women-led dialogues, knowledge generation, and participatory monitoring

Skills

Evaluation

Context Analysis

Monitoring and Evaluation

Civil Society

Capacity Building

Peacebuilding

Program Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Analysis

Search for Common Ground

Non-profit focused on peacebuilding efforts

About Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) focuses on ending violent conflict and promoting sustainable peace in fragile regions like West Africa and Yemen. The organization works with all parties involved in a conflict to provide tools and strategies that encourage dialogue and cooperation. SFCG's approach is unique because it emphasizes understanding differences while acting on commonalities, engaging all stakeholders to find solutions that benefit everyone. Their services include mediation, community dialogue, and training in conflict resolution, which they offer to local communities, governments, and international organizations. SFCG is funded through donations, grants, and partnerships, and they leverage the Global Fragility Act to enhance their impact. Their goal is to transform conflict resolution by fostering inclusive and collaborative methods, ultimately contributing to a more peaceful world.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1982Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

International Employee Assistance Plan (TCNs/Expats only)

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Public Holidays

Home Leave

R&R Leave

Volunteer Leave

Parental Leave

Risks

Partnership with Meta may expose SFCG to data privacy risks.

Post-project sustainability challenges for 'Dumisha Amani Zanzibar' after funding ended.

Strategic shifts under new leadership may not align with stakeholder expectations.

Differentiation

SFCG operates in fragile regions where traditional conflict resolution has failed.

They engage all conflict stakeholders to find mutually beneficial solutions.

Their approach focuses on understanding differences and acting on commonalities.

Upsides

Increased focus on digital peacebuilding tools enhances reach in conflict zones.

New leadership under Marjorie Newman-Williams may increase impact and efficiency.

Launch of Common Ground USA diversifies project portfolio and funding sources.

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