The United Nations Population Fund Ongoing Recruitment Opportunity

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development.We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

 

 

Job Title: National Consultant – End of Project Evaluation for “Addressing Gaps in Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria Project
Locations: Bauchi, Sokoto and Oyo
Job Identification: 10430
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: NOC
Job Category: Gender Equality & Human Rights
Vacancy Type: Individual Consultancy
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Contract Duration: 2 months
Required Languages: English
Desired Languages: English
Number of Consultant: One (1)
Duration of Assignment:  38 working days

Purpose of Consultancy

• To provide technical assistance for conduct of End-of-Project Evaluation for the “Addressing gaps in Sexual / Gender-based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria” project, funded by Global Affairs Canada.

Specific Objective

• To assess if the project reached its targeted results through its theory of change; to determine the relevance and level of achievement of project objectives, development effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability; to provide an assessment of the geographic and demographic coverage of the SGBV/HTP & Obstetric Fistula (OF) project actions and the ability of UNFPA to connect immediate, life-saving service support with long-term development objectives; to draw key conclusions from past and current cooperation with Global Affairs Canada, and provide a set of clear, forward-looking and actionable recommendations for the next funding cycle; and to inform and broaden the evidence base for the design of the next SGBV project.

Scope of Work (Description of Services, Activities of Outputs:

• Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Deputy Representative, direct supervision of the Head of Population & Development/Evaluation Manager, working closely with the Gender/RH Specialist and the evaluation reference group (ERG).

The National Consultant will support conduct of the evaluation exercise and is expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Support the Evaluation Team Leader and contribute to the design, implementation, analysis and reporting for the evaluation exercise.
• Provide technical expertise related to the project’s integrated SRHR themes especially obstetric fistula, female genital mutilation/medicalisation, adolescent health and pregnancy, and access to contraceptives for young women and girls.
• Contribute to timely submission of all expected deliverables in line with the Concept/ToR of the evaluation process.
• Support development and finalisation of the (a) evaluation matrix (incl. the final evaluation questions, indicators, data sources and data collection methods); (b) data collection tools and techniques (incl. interview and group discussion protocols); (c) a detailed evaluation work plan and agenda for the field phase.
• Support development of the Inception Report comprising of the evaluation approach, methodology and work plan as well as the agenda for the field phase.
• Lead recruitment and training of thirty (30) data collectors on the endline evaluation data collection tools and techniques.
• Coordinate the field phase and supervision of data collection including facilitation of exit/validation meetings with stakeholder.
• Support the drafting and presentation of the final evaluation report to stakeholders
• Undertake any other related task to ensure the successful completion of this consultancy.

The expected outputs are: 

• An Inception/Design report, which should include: (a) the evaluation approach and methodology; (b) the final stakeholder map; (c) the evaluation matrix; (d) data collection tools and techniques; (e) a detailed evaluation work plan and agenda for the field phase; and (f) an outline of limitations.
• A PowerPoint presentation of the Design report, to be delivered at the meeting with the ERG and GAC.
• At end of field phase, PowerPoint presentation of key preliminary findings of the evaluation, for debriefing of the CO and ERG.
• Draft evaluation report, presenting the findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Final evaluation report (maximum 70 pages, excluding annexes), presenting the findings and conclusions, as well as a set of practical and actionable recommendations.
• PowerPoint presentation of the evaluation results.

Required Expertise, Qualifications and Competencies, Including Language Requirements

• Post-graduate Degree in Public Health, SRHR, International Health development, or any other related field
• At least Seven (7) years of professional experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies  especially in SRHR and/or in the field of international development.
• Substantive knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights including OF and integration to gender-based violence and  harmful traditional practices especially FGM and child/early & forced marriage (CEFM).
• Strong knowledge of national SRHR strategies, policies, frameworks, and principles as well as the various coordination mechanisms.
• Ability to ensure ethics and integrity of the evaluation process, including confidentiality and prevention of harm to evaluation subjects.
• Solid knowledge of evaluation approaches and methodology and demonstrated ability to apply both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
• Excellent ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of data and information from diverse sources and formulate evidence-based conclusions and realistic and actionable recommendations.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
• Excellent communication (written and spoken), facilitation and knowledge-sharing skills.
• Familiarity with UNFPA or other United Nations organizations’ mandates and operations will be an advantage.
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Yoruba and Hausa is desired.

UNFPA shall provide the following:

• Engage a National Consultant, an SRHR expert, to assist the Lead Consultant.
• Stipends for engagement of Data Collectors and Analysts.
• Other relevant information or special conditions, if any

The Consultant’s fees shall be paid in line with the following schedule and upon acceptance of key deliverables:

• Upon approval of the design/inception report: 20%
• Upon submission of a draft final evaluation report of satisfactory quality: 40%
• Upon approval of the final evaluation report and the PowerPoint presentation of the evaluation results: 40%

Duration and Working Schedule
The consultancy will be for a period of  (38) thirty eight  working days (during which the consultant will interface with the Evaluation Manager and also conduct all the assigned tasks:

WEEKS	1	2	3	4	5	6
Design phase	X	X
Field phase		X	X
Reporting phase				X	X
Dissemination and facilitation of use					X	X

Compensation and Benefits

• This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Deadline: 19th May, 2023.

Note

• This consultancy assignment is only for Nigerian Nationals 
• This is a remote work consultancy.
• The End-of-project evaluation will be conducted in 3 states and the federal capital territory. These include:
  • North East: Bauchi State
  • North West: Sokoto State
  • South West: Oyo State