The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network, supporting local Red Cross and Red Crescent action in more than 191 countries. With over 16 million volunteers, the IFRC acts before, during, and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. Guided by Strategy 2030, the IFRC is committed to saving lives, changing minds, and enabling healthy and safe communities worldwide.
The ARCS was established in 1935 and admitted to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 1957. Since its formation, the Afghan Red Crescent has established extensive local networks across the country, enabling it to reach vulnerable populations in all areas of the country, including remote and
underserved areas. The National Society has 122 branches or local units, including one national headquarters, seven regional or zone offices, 34 provincial branches and dozens of district assemblies. The National Society is supported by 3,909 staff and 24,000 volunteers, of whom 6,700 are female (IFRC’s Federation-wide Databank and Reporting System). The National Society has a long history and expertise of humanitarian interventions during disasters and crises.
The IFRC has been active in Afghanistan since 1990 where its country delegation is accorded recognition as an International Organization by virtue of a status agreement. The delegation operates as a technical support and collaboration platform to support ARCS development and out reach, with a strong focus on improving coordination
and developing cooperation with the Movement.
IFRC supports the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) in collaboration with both Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement and non-Movement actors. This support aligns with global strategic priorities, focusing on emergency response, disaster risk management, and health initiatives. IFRC also integrates themes such as climate change adaptation, women empowerment, quality and accountability and community engagement to enhance ARCS’s capacity to respond effectively to crises in Afghanistan.
The thematic evaluation aims to evaluate the Afghanistan Red Crescent Society’s (ARCS) earthquake response operations within the Federation-wide MDRAF007 appeal, as well as its preparedness for the next major disaster, with a focus on its role and work compared to other actors in the country. It will provide clear recommendations on transition and sustainability strategies for 2025 and beyond, while documenting lessons learned to support the replication of best practices in similar humanitarian contexts.
To narrow the scope and focus of the Humanitarian Crisis Appeal (MDRAF007), the evaluation will be thematic, spotlighting the Khost, Paktika and Herat Earthquake Operations that sit within the broader appeal. The evaluation will focus on addressing two key interconnected evaluative questions:
The thematic evaluation will focus on the ARCS earthquake response in Khost, Paktika, and Herat. The objectives are to evaluate:
Key Responsibilities
TOR AF Thematic Evaluation – Earthquake Response FINAL.pdf
Submit the following by 23 November 2024 to complete your application as per the TOR requirements. In addition to the application package submission, please fill in your basic details on the form here: CONSULTANT APPLICATION – Afghanistan (MDRAF007) Thematic Evaluation: Earthquake Response
Note: Experienced international consultants applying with a local consultant pairing will be preferred. Nationalities with favourable visa considerations with the country will also be prioritized. Application materials are non-returnable, and we thank you in advance for understanding that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next step in the application process and the selection panel does not have the capacity to respond to any requests for application feedback. Please take note that incomplete applications will be rejected.