Objectives:

The overall objective of the CPE is to provide an independent assessment of the performance of the CP and to broaden the evidence base for the design of the next programme cycle.

Scope:

The evaluation will cover all interventions in the four thematic areas of the CP, which have been implemented across Eswatini during the programme’s period. The thematic areas are described in section 3 of the terms of reference. In addition, the evaluation will also cover cross-cutting issues, such as human rights, gender equality, disability and transversal functions, such as coordination, monitoring and evaluation, innovation, resource mobilization and strategic partnerships.

The 3 individual team member consultant(s) will support the CPE process in relation to the overall design and implementation of a methodologically robust evaluation and cover programmatic areas of the Country Programme i.e., (i) quality of care and services; (ii) gender and social norms; (iii) population change and data; and (vi) adolescents and youth.

Duration:

The consultancy will have a duration of maximum 4 months (July – October 2024).

Place where services are to be delivered:

The consultancy will be primarily home-based working in close collaboration with the Team Leader, with field visits to the implementation sites, institutions, partners, facilities and organisations during fieldwork as needed. UNFPA will arrange the logistics for this work in accordance to the fieldwork plan.

Deliverables:

The consultancy will be for 55 days between 15 July and 31^st October 2024 and is expected to deliver the following key products.

Product 1: Design report – 31^st July

Product 2: PowerPoint presentation of the design report- 16^th August

Product 3: PowerPoint presentation for debriefing meeting with the CO and the ERG- 30^th September

Product 4: Draft evaluation report- 15^th October

Product 5: Recommendations worksheet- 15^th October

Product 6: Final evaluation report- 31^st October

Product 7: PowerPoint presentation of the evaluation results- 31^st October

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

Bi-weekly meetings will be held between the consultant and UNFPA team to provide feedback on progress, get guidance from UNFPA on the conduction of activity, as well as to address any questions that may arise during the conduction of the work. It is the responsibility of the consultant to proactively document the discussions and recommendations for follow-up. The products will be reviewed and appraised by UNFPA for approval and payment. The edits and inputs provided need to be considered in the final revisions and generation of final versions of the products. The consultant(s) must submit the products in Microsoft Word version (.doc or .docx) and PowerPoint within the stipulated timelines.

Requirements: 

Education:

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Demography, Population Studies, Public Health, Medicine, Health Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Development Studies, Gender, or other relevant fields;

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in conducting or managing evaluations in the field of international development and/or humanitarian assistance.
• Extensive experience in leading complex evaluations commissioned by United Nations organizations and/or other international organizations and NGOs.
• Demonstrated expertise in one of the thematic areas of the country programme covered by the evaluation (see expert profiles below).
• In-depth knowledge of theory-based evaluation approaches and ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and to uphold high quality standards for evaluation as defined by UNFPA and UNEG.
• Good knowledge of humanitarian strategies, policies, frameworks and international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles.
• Ability to ensure ethics and integrity of the evaluation process,
• Ability to consistently integrate human rights and gender perspectives in all phases of the evaluation process.
• Excellent management and leadership skills to coordinate the work of the evaluation team, and strong ability to share technical evaluation skills and knowledge.
• Ability to supervise a young and emerging evaluator, create an enabling environment for her/his meaningful participation in the work of the evaluation team, and provide guidance and support required to develop her/his capacity.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
• Excellent ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of data and information from diverse sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
• Good knowledge of the region and its development context.

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.