Scope: End-of-Project Evaluation for Strengthening Nigeria’s Civic Space by Building Multi-stakeholder platforms to Improve the Operational and Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Location: Nigeria
Application Close: 21 November 2025
Background
Global Rights, with the support of the European Union, is implementing a project to strengthen Nigeria’s civic space. This project seeks to create platforms for multi-stakeholder engagements and improve the operational and regulatory environment for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) through capacity building and strategic partnerships at the subnational level.
The project addresses challenges, including repressive regulatory frameworks overseeing CSO operations, low awareness of compliance requirements, and the exclusion of subnational CSOs from donor opportunities due to unclear legal statuses ranging from the Companies and Allied Matters Act (2020) to the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. Central to achieving the project’s aims is fostering a Community of Practice on civic space strengthening to carry out sub-national advocacy, building the capacity of sub-national CSOs on regulatory compliance, and engaging stakeholders at all levels to improve Nigeria’s civil society operational environment through appropriate legislation and regulation. The three-year project, which is being implemented in 7 states across the Country: Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Anambra, Ebonyi, Cross River and Akwa Ibom, began in February 2023 and will conclude in January 2026
Global Rights therefore, seeks to engage a consultant to conduct an end-of-project assessment of the intervention.
Objectives
1. Assess the overall performance and impact of the project in achieving its stated goals, objectives, and expected results.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the project’s strategies, interventions, and partnerships in delivering long-term change.
3. Examine the extent to which the project’s outcomes have contributed to strengthening institutional capacity, influencing policy, or improving beneficiary well-being.
4. Document key lessons learned, good practices, and challenges encountered throughout the project cycle to inform future programming and scale-up.
5. Provide clear and evidence-based recommendations for sustaining project results beyond the implementation period and improving the design of future initiatives.
Scope of Work
The consultant will:
1. Project Evaluation:
○ Assess the effectiveness of the Platform in fostering a community of practice and building capacity among CSOs.
○ Evaluate the success of legislative and administrative engagement strategies in creating enabling environments for CSOs.
○ Review progress and the effectiveness of the state-level mapping and the ranking dashboard.
2. Data Collection:
○ Conduct target inquiries to gauge the project’s effectiveness in the target states (Ebonyi, Anambra, Cross River, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, and Akwa Ibom).
○ Gather quantitative and qualitative data on project outcomes, including stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions.
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
○ Engage key stakeholders such as CSOs, legislators, regulators, and community leaders to gather insights on project achievements and challenges.
4. Data Analysis:
○ Analyze collected data to determine the success in achieving the project objectives, which include but are not limited to strengthening the civic space, building legislative allyship, and improving regulatory compliance.
Deliverables
The consultant will be responsible for producing the following outputs:
1. Comprehensive End-of-Project Evaluation Report
○ A detailed final report assessing the project’s overall performance, results, and impact against its stated objectives and indicators.
○ Analysis of the project’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and value addition.
○ Documentation of key lessons learned, good practices, and case studies illustrating project achievements and challenges.
○ Clear, actionable recommendations for sustaining outcomes and informing future program design and implementation.
2. Executive Summary and PowerPoint Presentation
○ A concise summary of key findings, conclusions, and recommendations presented in an accessible format for stakeholders and partners.
○ A PowerPoint presentation highlighting major insights, lessons, and forward-looking recommendations.
3. Presentation of Findings at the Partners’ Review Meeting
○ Presentation of the evaluation findings and recommendations to project stakeholders, partners, and donors during an end-of-project learning and reflection session.
○ Facilitation of a brief discussion to validate findings and collect stakeholder feedback for final integration into the report.
Timeline
The consultancy is expected to last for 1 month.
Qualifications
The lead consultant should meet the following qualifications:
1. Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in social sciences, development studies, law, or a related field.
2. At least 5 years of experience in conducting research, project assessments, or evaluations.
3. Demonstrated expertise in civic space, governance, or CSO regulatory environments.
4. Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
5. Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations
The consultant will adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical practices. This includes obtaining informed consent from participants, ensuring secure data storage, and complying with legal and ethical standards. Any ethical concerns must be reported to Global Rights immediately.
Reporting
The consultant will report to the Executive Director or the designate.
Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights arising from the consultancy will belong to Global Rights. The consultant may not use or disclose any project-related information without prior written consent from Global Rights.
Submission of Proposals
Interested consultants should submit a proposal including:
1. A detailed methodology and work plan.
2. A budget breakdown.
3. CVs of key personnel.
4. Examples of similar work completed.
How to apply
Click this link to apply – https://forms.gle/AoUQyVmDFiJgJazR9