EVALUATION OF SMALL GRANTS SCHEMES (UKRAINE FUND)

Job Description

Background Fondation Suisse de la Chaîne du Bonheur (Swiss Solidarity), created 80 years ago and based in Geneva, Switzerland, launches fundraising campaigns for the victims of major humanitarian crises, in partnership with the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SSR/SRG) and private media. With the funds raised, Swiss Solidarity (SwS) supports relief projects in Switzerland and abroad. Since the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine is one of SwS key area of intervention. As part of its response, Swiss Solidarity has financed over 113 projects in Ukraine and neighbouring countries across multiple sectors, offering cash assistance, livelihoods, shelter, rehabilitation of schools and water networks and, among others, protection, education and mental health and psychosocial support. The portfolio also includes small grant schemes with varying modalities, objectives, grant sizes and capacity-strengthening support.

Objectives The evaluation has mainly a learning purpose. Its objective is to generate learning on the effectiveness of small grant schemes in addressing both priority needs and delivering community benefits through locally-led programming. It will assess the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of three different small grant schemes supported in order to gather insights on what models and approaches work best in contexts like Ukraine, and draw practical lessons and recommendations to guide the future support, design, and implementation of small grant schemes in Ukraine (and beyond) for Swiss Solidarity and partners.

How to Apply

Bidders should submit the following:

• A cover letter (max. one (1) page) outlining the motivation and qualifications to apply.
• Summary table outlining how the bidder fulfils each of the assessment criteria
• CVs of evaluator and potential team members
• Evidence or sample of relevant security management policies
• Samples of previous works
• Evidence or sample of works related to Ukrainian context and/or small grant schemes
• Any other relevant sample of works
• A short (no more than two (2) page) conceptual framework with the proposed methodology, including limitations and ethical considerations
• A succinct workplan for the assignment
• A financial proposal with a detailed breakdown of costs (in Swiss Francs) for the overall assignment. This should include:
• The daily cost and number of days by task/expert
• The costs of per diems by location per day
• All other costs for the evaluation (the team will be responsible for organising their own transport, accommodation and security management)

Bids should be submitted by 23h59 (Geneva time) on the 31.05.2026 to: jobs@swiss-solidarity.org with the subject “Evaluation of Small Grant Schemes”.