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

• Professionalism

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.