TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT “LIVING IN DIGNITY
II”
1. Introduction
medica mondiale e.V. and Emma Organisation for Human Development are commissioning a final external evaluation of the project “Living in Dignity II”, implemented in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), and invite qualified evaluators to submit proposals.
2.Subject of the evaluation
About medica mondiale e.V.
medica mondiale is a feminist women’s rights organisation. For over 30 years, we have been campaigning against conflict-related sexualised violence and against power dynamics that oppress women. Together with local partner organisations in Northern Iraq/Kurdistan, Afghanistan, West Africa, the African Great Lakes Region and South-eastern Europe, we support survivors of sexualised violence, work to dismantle discriminatory power dynamics, and empower women’s rights activists.
Through programmes and in partnership with local women’s rights organisations, medica mondiale e.V. takes a multi-level approach to address the various factors contributing to violence against women and girls: On the individual level, medica mondiale e.V. provides access to holistic services
(psychosocial, health, legal, economic) for survivors of (sexualised and) gender-based violence (SGBV). On the level of women’s and girls’ social environment, medica mondiale e.V. supports communities to recognise and protect women’s and girls’ rights and to support survivors of and women affected by (S)GBV. On the institutional level, medica mondiale e.V. capacitates relevant public institutions from the health and legal sector to adopt a Stress- and Trauma-sensitive Approach (STA) in their work with survivors and to establish cross-institutional referral and support systems. On the political level, medica mondiale e.V. advocates for laws, policies and resolutions that address (S)GBV and promote women’s political participation. On the societal level, medica mondiale e.V. campaigns against sexism and gender stereotypes, raises awareness on (S)GBV and the long-term impacts of trauma within societies. Stress- and trauma-sensitivity are fundamental principles of our work and are articulated in the Stress- and Trauma-sensitive Approach (STA), which was developed collaboratively by medica mondiale and our partner organisations.
Our mission is to end sexualised violence worldwide. Together with our partner organisations, we strengthen women and girls in conflict areas and support them in coping with violence and trauma. We stand up for women's rights and work towards social transformation. We do this as part of a diverse feminist movement.
About Emma Organisation for Human Development
Emma Organization is a non-profit organization established in 2013 that works to enhance community well-being in both KRI and Northeastern Syria, with a focus on rehabilitation, skills development and support for women and vulnerable groups, including those affected by displacement or conflict. The organization provides psychosocial support and practical assistance to women who have experienced violence, while also encouraging their positive participation in social, community and peace-building efforts. Emma also offers capacity building for staff of public institutions to strengthen effective support for women affected by violence. In addition, the organization contributes to program development that improves services and protection for women and families and does advocacy and networking work.
Project Context and Security
The Living in Dignity II project is implemented in KRI within a fragile and evolving context shaped by the aftermath of the conflict with the so-called Islamic State (IS). Despite the formal defeat of IS, large numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs), particularly Yazidi communities from Sinjar, remain unable to return due to ongoing insecurity, destroyed infrastructure, and limited progress in reconstruction and service provision. Humanitarian needs remain high, with over one million IDPs still present in Iraq, including significant populations living in camps and host communities in KRI. Camp closures have further increased uncertainty, disrupted services, and contributed to secondary displacement and pressure on host communities. Due to security reasons, some camps remain in Dohuk province; however, they receive only limited support from the Iraqi government.
Application Procedure
Applications with the subject line “Final Evaluation – Living in Dignity II (KRI)” should be submitted to evaluation@medicamondiale.org no later than May 15th 2026. Questions can be asked until April 29th.
Offers shall be submitted in a pdf-document and contain the following:
- Date of offer submission (equal to email submission)
- Name of company and/or expert(s)
- Composition of proposed evaluation team including dedicated responsibilities of each expert
- Description of Evaluation Team with short bio per Evaluation Expert, max. 1 page for entire Evaluation Team
- Detailed CV of each team member
- Proposed methodology (including on-site and remote data collection options)
- A complete and detailed budget breakdown, including VAT (if applicable), specifying daily consulting fees and all additional costs (e.g. travel). The proposal should include two budget options: (1) a fully remote option and (2) an option including on-site data collection, with a total budget not exceeding EUR 30,000.
- Two references per team member, incl. reference contact details
- Links to publication of earlier conducted work in relation to evaluations etc.
Only complete applications shall be considered.
Only short listed/successful candidates will be contacted.
The interviews are likely to take place between the week of May 25th 2026 and the week of 11th of June.