Organisation: HelpAge InternationalApplication deadline: 11 January 2026Location: RemoteDuration: 20–25 consultancy days About HelpAge International HelpAge International is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of older people worldwide. Through a global network of approximately 200 member organisations across 99 countries, HelpAge works to ensure the dignity, safety, health, and inclusion of older people in all aspects of society. Central to its mission is strengthening partnerships and promoting age-inclusive approaches to humanitarian response and development, with the aim of creating a just and equitable world for people of all ages. Background to the HCS Programme HelpAge International is committed to strengthening the capacity of its network members to better serve older people and their communities, particularly in humanitarian contexts. One of its strategic objectives under the theme of “Inclusive” capacity strengthening is to ensure that network members understand, recognise, and actively engage vulnerable older people throughout the humanitarian preparedness and response cycle. To support this objective, HelpAge developed a Humanitarian Capacity Strengthening (HCS) Strategy in 2021, which will conclude in early 2026. The strategy aims to: Establish a consistent and inclusive approach to humanitarian capacity strengthening across the HelpAge network; and Provide a wide range of capacity strengthening interventions across the humanitarian continuum, from preparedness to response, enabling network members to deliver high-quality, age-inclusive humanitarian action. The HCS programme operates at both individual and organisational levels. Overview of HCS Programme Components Individual Capacity Strengthening Over 140 monthly online live sessions reaching more than 1,000 humanitarian practitioners, covering topics such as the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), humanitarian inclusion standards, older people’s rights, inclusive climate adaptation, anticipatory action, age-inclusive cash programming, project management, safety and security, and resource mobilisation. Regional in-person workshops (four in total), targeting approximately 100 participants across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, with a focus on emergency preparedness, response, and project management. Kaya e-courses, including: Age and Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Action (HIS) Age Inclusive Humanitarian Interventions (AIHI) Helping Older People in Emergencies (HOPE)The HIS course was translated into Spanish and Arabic. Training of Trainers (ToT) and coaching/mentoring programmes to develop trainers and coaches from within the HelpAge network. Organisational Capacity Strengthening Implementation of the SHAPE (Strategic Humanitarian Assessment & Participatory Empowerment) framework, a multi-year organisational strengthening process supporting around 30 national and local NGOs and community-based organisations (CBOs). SHAPE-supported organisations are based in disaster-prone contexts across South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. A simplified capacity strengthening approach was also applied to support 10 CBOs in Ukraine and Syria. Purpose and Objectives of the Evaluation The external evaluation will assess the quality, relevance, effectiveness, and results of the HCS programme delivered between 2022 and December 2025. The findings will inform the revision of HelpAge’s capacity strengthening strategy for its next phase. Key evaluation questions include: Alignment of programme implementation with the HCS strategy and HelpAge’s partner-led programming (PLP) principles Coherence between different programme components Relevance, accessibility, and perceived quality of HCS activities Effectiveness of training and learning approaches Contribution to improved age-inclusive humanitarian practice Integration of new systems, policies, and practices within partner organisations Improvements in advocacy, governance, financial sustainability, service delivery, and networking Sustainability of capacity gains beyond programme completion Strategic recommendations for the next phase of HelpAge’s capacity strengthening work Scope of Work and Methodology The evaluation will include: Review of the HCS strategy and implementation documents Analysis of programme activities and training reports Review of SHAPE assessments and completion reports Remote interviews with HelpAge staff and network member organisations Data collection will be conducted entirely remotely. The final evaluation questions and methodology will be refined collaboratively with HelpAge’s programme lead and MEAL focal point. Evaluation Criteria The evaluation is expected to apply OECD DAC and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) criteria, including: Relevance Effectiveness Inclusion and partner-led approaches Accountability Sustainability Deliverables and Timeline Inception report and workplan: by 6 February 2026 Initial findings presentation: by 20 February 2026 Draft evaluation report: by 25 February 2026 Final evaluation report and presentation: by 6 March 2026 Consultant Profile The assignment will be undertaken by an independent consultant or firm with: At least 10 years of experience in humanitarian programme evaluation Proven expertise in organisational capacity strengthening and adult learning Strong knowledge of CHS, inclusive programming, and evaluation methodologies Experience with ageing and humanitarian inclusion Demonstrated qualitative and participatory evaluation skills Budget and Application Process The consultancy is estimated at 20–25 days, with financial proposals expected to be fully inclusive of fees, data collection costs, and taxes. Recruitment will conclude in January 2026, with work commencing in early February. Interested consultants should submit: CV, profile, and cover letter Technical proposal and workplan Sample evaluation report Financial proposal Applications should be sent to jobs@helpage.org by 11 January 2026. For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.