OPEN CALL: ‘Anhar: Culture and Climate Platform’ Evaluation 

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

 

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 would also be 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.
• A strong understanding of the political sensitivities surrounding civic expression and sustainability in the MENA region.

 

How to apply

Applicants are invited to submit a proposal outlining their approach to delivering the Anhar programme evaluation in line with the scope, methodology and deliverables detailed in this document. The deadline for submissions is 27 February 2026.

Application format

Applications should be submitted as one consolidated PDF document (maximum 5-7 pages), accompanied by separate CV(s) for the proposed evaluator(s).

The proposal should be structured using the following headings:

-Evaluator profile and suitability
Statement outlining how the proposed evaluator(s) meet the profile requirements for this open call. This should address your capacity to deliver an independent, rigorous evaluation within tight timelines. As well as overview your understanding of Anhar’s aims, scope, and context, including its cultural, political and regional dimensions.

-Proposed methodology and approach
Description of your proposed evaluation framework and methods, including qualitative, quantitative and participatory elements, and how these respond to the key evaluation questions outlined in this call.

-Workplan and timeline
Proposed schedule of activities aligned to the programme timeline, including key milestones, data collection phases, draft and final reporting.

-Team and roles
Details of the proposed evaluator(s), their roles and responsibilities, and how the work will be delivered.

-Relevant experience
Summary of previous experience in evaluating arts, culture, climate, or social change programmes, particularly within the MENA region or comparable contexts.

-Budget and fee proposal
Breakdown of fees and costs, clearly aligned to the proposed methodology and workplan. This should ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining methodological rigour and sensitivity. Application 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.

Supporting documents

In addition to the proposal, applicants must submit:

• CV(s) of the proposed evaluator(s) (maximum 2–3 pages per person)
• Optional: links to previous evaluation reports, publications, or relevant work samples

Submission process

Applications should be submitted through the link on this page.

Please refer to the briefing document here for full details regarding the evaluation process. 

Any questions regarding this call should be sent to [email protected] by 05 February 2026. Responses will be shared with all applicants to ensure transparency and fairness in the process.

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