Duties and Responsibilities
The scope is to conduct evaluation for the IRISH AID funded projects to assess the performance of the projects using OECD/DAC criteria. Below are the specific deliverables:
Task 1: Inception phase: Evaluability assessment, development of survey methodology, tools, sampling plan, workplan, and incorporation of feedback on draft inception report
Task 2: Conduct field data collection including Conduct preliminary desk review of relevant documents and existing data and primary data collection.
Task 3: Data Analysis, synthesis, Interpretation, draft report, and Knowledge transition materials: Focusing on data analysis, synthesizing the data, interpretation of findings and drafting of an evaluation report and knowledge transition materials using a standard template.
Task 4: Final Evaluation Report and knowledge transition materials: A final evaluation report that addressed the comments and feedbacks from evaluation stakeholders (EMG, ERG) and Donor including a concise Executive Summary and knowledge transition materials will be produced and circulated internally including PPT, Executive summary.
Task 5: Submission to UN Women for EMG validation and approval. Consultant will submit the final report for validation by the EMG and further disseminate to stakeholders during a webinar and stakeholder engagement session.
Competencies
Core Values:
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:
https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Strong knowledge of gender equality and women’s rights issues, political science, law, and development.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with government representatives of Member States as well as CSO representative.
- Proven networking skills, and ability.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of UN system and familiarity with inter-governmental processes.
- Strong IT skills, including databases, extranet and office software packages.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Required Skills and Experience
Education and Certification:
- Master’s degree in social science, research, gender, international development, or other relevant field; PhD is an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in conducting endline / baseline surveys and evaluation of international development projects.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience evaluating gender and/or VAW and related development projects is a distinct advantage.
- Extensive experience in designing and conducting community surveys, particularly on prevention issues.
- Good knowledge of best practices and indicators to measure positive changes relevant to decreasing VAW, promoting gender equality, and advancing women’s empowerment.
- Good understanding of ethical considerations and safety guidelines in researching VAW and how to adhere to these in practice during the survey design and administration
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.