Anhar Evaluation Open Call - Art Jameel

Overview

Individuals and consultants with knowledge of climate justice, cultural sustainability and civil society empowerment in the MENA region are invited to respond to a call for proposals to assess the external impact and document key learnings of the inaugural Anhar: Culture and Climate Platform programme. The elected individual must employ a mixed-method approach (interactive, quantitative and qualitative methods) and undertake a literature and practice review to inform the evaluation framework.

Applicant Profile

• Proven experience and track record of evaluating arts and/or environment and social change programmes, especially in the MENA region using mixed methods including participatory approaches
• Knowledge of climate justice, sustainability in cultural sectors, and civil society empowerment
• Knowledge of international climate and sustainability policies (beneficial)
• Fluency in English and Arabic, spoken and written
• Familiarity with British Council and/or Art Jameel working models (or similar) preferred
• Demonstrated familiarity with grassroots cultural work and community-centred methodologies
• Comfort with multi-lingual, multi-contextual interviews and data gathering
• Strong understanding of political sensitivities surrounding civic expression and sustainability in the MENA region

Application Format

Submit a consolidated PDF document (maximum 5-7 pages) accompanied by separate CV(s) for the proposed evaluator(s) (maximum 2-3 pages per person). Include optional links to previous evaluation reports, publications, or relevant work samples.

Proposal Structure

• Evaluator profile and suitability: Statement outlining how proposed evaluator(s) meet profile requirements and capacity to deliver independent, rigorous evaluation within tight timelines; overview understanding of Anhar's aims, scope, and context including cultural, political and regional dimensions
• Proposed methodology and approach: Description of evaluation framework and methods including qualitative, quantitative and participatory elements, and response to key evaluation questions
• Workplan and timeline: Proposed schedule of activities aligned to programme timeline, including key milestones, data collection phases, draft and final reporting
• Team and roles: Details of proposed evaluator(s), their roles and responsibilities, and delivery approach
• Relevant experience: Summary of previous experience evaluating arts, culture, climate, or social change programmes, particularly within MENA region or comparable contexts
• Budget and fee proposal: Breakdown of fees and costs aligned to proposed methodology and workplan; ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining methodological rigour and sensitivity

Submission Deadline

• 27 February 2026

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by the extent to which the proposed methodology, team structure and delivery model represent value for money in relation to the scope, complexity and geographic spread of the Anhar programme.