Green Forward Programme -SPARK عودة إلى الفرص

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Green Forward Programme 

Programme basic information 

Programme objective 

The overall objective of the proposed action (i.e. expected impact) is to strengthen  business support organizations’ (BSOs) capacity to act as ecosystem enablers,  therefore bridging the gap between policy (macro) and SME (micro) levels in the  Southern Neighborhood in the transition to an inclusive green economy. 

The expected outcomes are: 

1. Outcome 1 – Strengthened local and regional networks of actors  involved in the promotion of an inclusive green economy;

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2. Outcome 2 – Increased stakeholders’ and BSOs’ capacity to promote  green and circular economy practices in the region, at micro, meso and  macro levels 

Objective of the baseline measurement 

The objective of this baseline measurement is to identify the pre-programme  intervention status for the Impact, Outcome, and select Output indicators outlined in  the programme’s logical framework. This baseline will serve as a reference for both the  mid-term and end-term/impact evaluations, ensuring a consistent measure of the  programme’s progress and success. In addition to this, the baseline will include a  comprehensive mapping of the ecosystem in each target country. This will involve an  assessment of the capacities of current and potential partners, enabling us to identify  strengths, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration that will drive effective  programme implementation. Furthermore, the consultant will focus on assessing joint  collaboration status and partnerships between the target countries, identifying  potential synergies that could enhance cross-country cooperation. The consultant will  also work on developing additional indicators where relevant and refining the existing  logframe, ensuring that it aligns with the programme’s objectives and the realities on  the ground. 

The consultant’s work will be supported by the Green Expert and the SPARK team, who  will contribute to the comprehensive analysis of the target countries as a whole,  focusing on the green economy aspects. 

Baseline measurement framework 

The following table provides the framework for this baseline measurement:

Note: Additional indicators will be developed in partnership with our M&E Manager and the consultant(s).

Baseline measurement planning and resources 

This baseline measurement is planned to take place from October 21st until November  30th. The maximum duration of LOEs is 30 days (or more depending on methodology).  The following table provides all tasks that have to be conducted for this mission, the  responsibilities for conducting these tasks and the deadlines for these. It has to be  highlighted that these deadlines are indicative and they will be confirmed in SPARK’s  approval of the baseline plan mentioned below. 

Note: Additional tasks may be added based on our discussions with the consultant(s).

Expertise required: 

The consultant(s) who will conduct this assessment should be an (a team of)  experienced and independent consultant(s), freelance or from a consultancy  organization, with at least the following expertise: 

• Advanced university degree in International Development, Social Sciences,  Business Administration or any other related field; 
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in leading and conducting  institutional capacity assessments; 
• Experience within Green economy, entrepreneurship, employability and  capacity assessment will be considered an advantage; 
• Experience with programmatic/organizational learning will be considered an  advantage 
• Demonstrated experience in MENA region 
• Fluent in English (both reading and writing); 
• Advanced research, analytical and reporting; 
• Advanced (intercultural) communication skills;
• Fluency in Arabic will be considered an advantage. 

Budget for the mission  

The maximum budget available for the consultant(s)-costs is 10000 €. This amount  refers to costs related to the consultant(s) fees.  

Payment Scheme for the baseline measurement  

The payments for this baseline measurement will be processed through the receipt of  invoices and upon submission of deliverables and report, according to the following  scheme: 

Application process: 

The deadline for submission of applications is 06/10/2024.  

All applications should include the following:  

• Cover letter (maximum 1 page), confirming the candidate(s) availability  during the duration of this baseline measurement, as mentioned above; 
•  Proof of registration 
• CV’s of all team members.  
• Technical proposal, which should clarify explicitly the following: 
• Candidate(s) understanding of the ToR  
• Preliminary methodology / work plan  
• Financial Proposal, which should include consultancy fees that include VAT  with a breakdown of days*fees per deliverable.  

Interested consultants or firms should submit their applications to SPARK through  a.souissi@spark-online.org and a.ajengui@spark-online.org 

Further information may be requested and questions may also be discussed through  email.  

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every  applicant individually. There may be a delay between the application deadline and  the moment we contact selected applicants.  

If you have not received a reply, we regret to inform you that we have continued with  other candidates. 

About SPARK 

At SPARK we create pathways. Pathways that give youth the tools they need to  succeed in regions affected by conflict, climate crisis, and displacement. New ways  to empower students and entrepreneurs to study, work and grow their own businesses.  We do so through our four pillars. We are a dynamic and growing, international not 

for-profit development organization with 120+ staff members, in more than 14 offices  around the world. Our five values are the heart of everything we do. They inspire us to  be the best we can be for ourselves and everyone we work with: 

Trust us to be reliable, fair and have integrity 

A can do attitude is how we achieve our best results 

We care for what we do and who we work with 

We are courageous in who we are, what we do and who we support Ignite innovative responses to the ever-changing needs of the countries we work in