| Request from: |
ADRA Thailand |
| Type of Program: |
Migrant Right Advocacy |
| Funding Source |
ADRA UK |
| Projects to be studied |
- Attainment of Migrant Women’s Rights and Entitlements in Tak Province Through Local Civil Society Organisations and Advocacy Networks (AMWRE), CSCF 460, 1 August 2009 to 31 January 2014, 54 months, funded by DFID
- Enhanced Capacities for Migrant Advocacy (ECMA), DCI-NSAPVD/2015/370-329, 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2019, 42 months, funded by the EU
- CSO Development for the Promotion and Advancement of Migrant Rights (CSO-DPAMR), CSO-LA/2019/412-540, 1 January 2020 to 30 June 2023, 42 months, funded by the EU
- Strengthening CSO Capacity and Network for Migrant Rights Protection Project (SCSO-CNMRP), NDICI HR INTPA/2023/451-606, 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025, 24 months, funded by the EU.
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| Duration of Projects Period: |
2009-2025 |
| Scope of the Impact Study |
The primary aims of capturing the impact of these interventions would be to:
- Build the capacity of implementing partners by sharing the lessons learned and integrating their documentation into the project cycle.
- Increase ADRA’s knowledge base by capturing successful methodologies that can then be used when designing future projects.
- Improve the quality of future programming both for ADRA-UK and across the ADRA network.
- Share learnings with donors and supporters to increase engagement and access future funding
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| Objectives of the Impact Study |
The research aims to answer the following questions:
- How far have projects achieved the DAC criteria (effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, sustainability) and value for money?
- Which approaches have most contributed to the projects achieving their outcomes (and/or intended outputs)?
- What have been the most common challenges/barriers to achieving the intended outcomes?
- What approaches or techniques have been used (or not) by the project to best adapt to changing circumstances?
- How far have these projects reflected ADRA’s core vision and mission?
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| Methodology |
The process will be a desk review of relevant documentation, such as the evaluations(baseline, midterm, EOP evaluations), annual reports, and any research pieces/lessons learned documents of the following projects (AMWRE, ECMA, CSO-DPMAR, and SCSO CNMRP).
A preliminary review will be completed and a list of criteria established to determine which documents will be considered. Depending on the quality of the data, the desk review may be supplemented by interviews with key stakeholders from partner offices involved in the implementation of the projects, where possible.
The data will then be coded and analyzed according to a structure developed after the preliminary analysis.
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| Deliverables |
- Preliminary findings
- Draft report
- Final Report
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| Period for Consulting Work |
Later October till the end of November 2025 |
| Expected completion date: (Final report) |
End of November 2025 |
Background and Context for this Evaluation
ADRA has been working to strengthen and empower marginalized and vulnerable migrant workers in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand for over decades. Primarily focused on building the capacities of local CSOs (Thai and Migrant worker led) to effectively advocate for improvement in human rights and living/working conditions for migrant workers. ADRA’s approaches centred on trying to enable grass-root CSOs to effectively collaborate with NGOs, private sectors and government duty bearers; regarding labour rights and occupational health and safety conditions for migrant workers.
ADRA’s approach was developed based on the understanding that while the implementation of labour laws and policies are in place, migrant workers still face difficulties in accessing basic labour and human rights. Therefore, a comprehensive strategic advocacy and competency of key actors to advocate migrant labour and human rights was/is needed. This approach was implemented over, 4 successive projects between 2009 – 2025.
- Attainment of Migrant Women’s Rights and Entitlements in Tak Province Through Local Civil Society Organisations and Advocacy Networks (AMWRE), CSCF 460, 1 August 2009 to 31 January 2014, 54 months, funded by DFID
- Enhanced Capacities for Migrant Advocacy (ECMA), DCI-NSAPVD/2015/370-329, 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2019, 42 months, funded by the EU
- CSO Development for the Promotion and Advancement of Migrant Rights (CSO-DPAMR), CSO-LA/2019/412-540, 1 January 2020 to 30 June 2023, 42 months, funded by the EU
- Strengthening CSO Capacity and Network for Migrant Rights Protection Project (SCSO-CNMRP), NDICI HR INTPA/2023/451-606, 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025, 24 months, funded by the EU.
All four projects aimed to reduce the social and economic vulnerability of segregated migrant workers and support their integration into society by applying a strategic advocacy to strengthening and empowering them. The methodologies to implement these actions focused on maximising capacity of CSOs, Myanmar Migrant-led organization, on migrant rights advocacy strategy and engaging them in migrant policy dialogue platforms to be able to advocate for policy changes and improve the situation of migrant workers. These specific methods were developed in line with ADRA’s strategic framework on contributing to the growth of local organizations for sustainable project implementation. Such methods included the following:
- Strengthening advocacy strategy among CSOs network – this proposed method contributed to the growth of CSOs’ capacity in promoting and protecting the rights of vulnerable migrants. The advocacy strategy covers a wide range of skills and knowledge including making effective dialogue, negotiation skills, and networking. It is expected to lead CSOs, NGOs to actively work with Thai government and private sector as well as participating in migrant policy dialogue platforms.
- Investing in capacity building of local CSOs, including financial support, to become active agent on migrant rights advocacy– The outcome of the previous 60-month project of ADRA has demonstrated the important role of CSOs in migrant rights advocacy and improving the situation of migrant workers in Mae Sot. The provision of providing capacity building is seen as an effective method to strengthen CSOs’ capability on dealing with migrant issues in both policy and implementation.
- Multi-stakeholder approach to building Occupational Safety and Health in target factories – First started during the AMWRE project, by engaging key stakeholders, such as factory owners and regional government officials, where ADRA was able to create a framework through which to improve the OSH conditions in factories in the Mae Sot area. The Factory Model Initiative implemented by ECMA, CSO-DPMAR and SCSO CNMRP projects built on the framework of AMWRE project and made improvement.
Key Stakeholders can be interviewed or surveyed
The Labour Protection and Welfare Provincial Office (LPO) has been a key partner in ADRA’s migrant advocacy projects, providing valuable guidance on the implementation of the Factory Model Initiative. As a government agency committed to promoting and protecting labour rights, the LPO plays a crucial role in offering legal assistance to migrant workers and monitoring labour law compliance in the target factories. One or two LPO staff members who have participated in two or three projects can be interviewed.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has also played a central role in implementing the Factory Model Initiative, helping to coordinate with factories and offering strategic guidance on project implementation. FTI is part of the consultative team responsible for identifying target factories in collaboration with ADRA, with the shared goal of promoting a safe and fair working environment. Interviews can be arranged with one or two FTI representatives who have been actively involved in two or three projects.
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Mae Sot, led by Thai and/or Myanmar workers, have also been key local partners. Several CSOs have received technical and financial support through the projects, a few of them selected to receive sub-grants. A short survey using google form can be circulated among sub-granted CSOs and selected members of the Migrant Rights Promotion Working Group (MRPWG) who have been engaged in two or three projects.
The Migrant Working Group (MWG) serves as a national platform for migrant rights advocacy. Key MWG staff have provided technical support to the local MRPWG platform during the last two projects. ADRA and the Human Rights and Development Foundation (HRDF) continue to collaborate with MWG on the current migrant project. An interview with MWG’s key staff can be arranged.
The Human Rights and Development Foundation (HRDF) has participated in three previous projects, serving in various roles including partner, sub-grantee, and co-implementing partner (co-applicant of the EU project). Interviews can be conducted with both their field-based Project Coordinator and their Bangkok-based Program Director.
ADRA Thailand staff who have been involved in the previous projects are also available for interviews.
Timeframe and duration of the evaluation
A total of 18 payable working days is planned for this evaluation:
- 5 days for desk review
- 2 days analyze the reviewed data and determine supplementary data needed from stakeholder interviews/survey
- 1 day design interview/online survey tools
- 2 days for conducting interviews/online survey
- 2 days for data analysis and prepare preliminary findings to ADRA
- 5 days writing the draft report
- 1 day to address comments from ADRA and finalize the report
Note: ADRA will cover the costs of translation or interpretation for stakeholder interviews if necessary.
Reporting and Management
This consultancy will be managed and supported by ADRA Thailand. The consultant will report to the Program Director of ADRA Thailand.
Qualifications the consultant should possess
- Advanced degree in social sciences, development studies, human rights or a related field;
- Strong foundation in research methodology, evaluation, and impact assessment;
- Minimum of 5-7 years’ professional experience conducting evaluations, baseline studies, or impact assessments of development or advocacy projects;
- Proven experience in evaluating human rights, migration, or advocacy-focused programs, preferably in Southeast Asia;
- Previous experience working with migrant communities, Civil Society Organizations, or grassroots networks in Thailand or the Mekong region;
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills in English;
- Commitment to ethical research standards and safeguarding principles;
- Ability to deliver the final report within agreed timelines;
Submission of application
Applications should be submitted by 13 October 2025.
Applications in the English language, including i) a resume of not more than 3 pages; ii) a cover letter; iii) consultant fee; iv) contact details of 2 references should be submitted by email to linda@adrathailand.org.
Evaluation of application
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee within seven days of the application deadline, with a focus on the consultant's qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive a response within 14days of the application deadline should consider their application unsuccessful.
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