Project Objectives:
Bring together a group of Roma to learn new skills in a comfortable and non-judgemental environment.
Deliver an online training programme that is participant informed and culturally appropriate, with a key focus on ESOL, literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
Develop links with relevant organisations and public services to increase Roma access to basic rights and entitlements.
Develop links with relevant organisations to explore employment opportunities for Roma participants.
Explore possibilities in establishing a Roma Social Enterprise based on participants’ skills and interests.
4. Evaluating the Roma Education Programme
An external evaluation of the programme is a funding requirement and Cairde would like to undertake an independent evaluation of the Roma Education Programme to assess the design and implementation of the programme, identify strengths and areas of improvement, as well as potential elements for replication.
For this we are suggesting a mostly qualitative approach, including consultations with staff, tutors, participants, and other key stakeholders.
The aim of this evaluation is to help ensure Cairde’s work with Roma continues to be underpinned with evidence and good practice.

In summary, Cairde proposes the evaluation does the following:
Captures the demographic of the Roma participants
Assess the design and implementation of the programme
Identifies areas of strength and success
Identifies areas for improvement and refinement in service delivery
Summarises the programme model/components
Produces a final report that will address the aforementioned components.
Proposals can also include how the evaluator may be able to support Cairde to assess the impact of the Roma Education Programme, and what learnings can be integrated into the wider work of the organisation.
5. Management of the research process
Cairde’s Roma Project staff will oversee the research process and this will involve finalising and approving the methodology of the evaluation. Cairde staff may also advise and support the research as they carry out the evaluation, for example with coordinating consultations and other aspects.
The evaluation process will begin in August 2022 and will be completed by November 2022. Cairde staff and the chosen candidate will meet to determine the number of hours of work this will take.
6. Format of tenders
Cairde will select the researcher to carry out the evaluation and applicants should submit a tender document which includes the following:
Contact details of the applicant and any other members of the research team
A copy of the applicant’s Tax Clearance certificate, or a statement from the Revenue Commissioners confirming suitability on tax grounds.
Outline of the relevant qualifications and experience of the applicant, including examples of published work if possible.
Understanding of current data protection legislation.
Research methodology: overview of proposed methodology and approach.
Approximate timeline
Outline of costs
The applications should include proposed budget/ costs for the evaluation and a current CV with outline of previous work.
7. Selection of a Consultant and Assessment Criteria
The consultant should possess, to a significant extent, the following expertise and skills:
Minimum two years’ experience of research/ consultancy work
Experience working with minority ethnic groups
Minimum of three years’ experience of working with the community/voluntary/statutory sector

8. Terms and Conditions
Cairde will retain sole ownership of all end-products including, but not limited to, data, reports, or other documentation.
The contractor’s work will be acknowledged by Cairde in any materials produced based on the evaluation.
Any conflict of interest involving the contractor and Cairde’s staff or relatives must be disclosed in the application for tender.
Cairde reserves the right to seek additional information while processing applications and shortlisting for interviews.
9. Submission of tenders
should be submitted by email to tonya@cairde.ie by 28th July 2022.