NOW Group: Invitation to Tender Developmental Evaluation - Skills Connect Programme
What is happening?
NOW Group is a multi-award-winning social enterprise with operations in Belfast, Dublin,
Galway, Donegal and expanding across the island of Ireland. The organisation supports people
who are neurodiverse, including those with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities to secure
sustainable employment.
The Skills Connect project aims to reduce skills gaps in Northern Ireland and the Border Region
of Ireland by addressing systemic barriers to education and employment for people with
disabilities or long-term health conditions. Skills Connect is a project supported by PEACEPLUS,
a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Skills Connect is seeking a suitably qualified evaluator to undertake an independent, in-depth
developmental evaluation of its multi-site programme. This exciting opportunity involves
working closely with project teams to support continuous learning and improvement across
curriculum design, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Developing a Theory of Change framework
• Identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Designing and implementing mixed-methods data collection
• Supporting iterative programme development
• Producing interim and final evaluation reports
• Facilitating a co-designed strategy and implementation roadmap
The successful evaluator will:
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders
• Lead data collection and analysis across multiple sites
• Provide quarterly briefings and attend key advisory meetings
• Deliver a Joint Strategy Report and Final Evaluation Report
This contract offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of skills development and
contribute to policy recommendations through evidence-based insights.
Deadline for submissions: 2nd January 2026
For full tender documentation and submission details, please contact:
Nuala McStravick at
