Tender for Evaluator for Cynnal programme

Tir Canol is looking for a consultant to evaluate a project (Cynnal) which part of a wider programme of work.

You can read more about Tir Canol’s background here. The evaluation will contribute to our reflection on the ongoing development of the Tir Canol programme, allowing us to evaluate the work we are doing against the blue print that was created with the community.

Full tender available for download here.

Deadline for submissions is 16th September.

For additional information please contact Programme manager Alice Briggs alice.briggs@rspb.org.uk

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