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National Consultant To Conduct Project End EvaluationUN Women

TarabaNigeria
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job description - National Consultant To Conduct Project End Evaluation


  • The consultant will directly report to UN Women Team on issues requiring daily supervision or information. In particular, the Country Office M&E Specialist, the Regional Office Evaluation Specialist, and the Country Office  Deputy Representative will provide quality assurance and approve all evaluation products (ToR, inception report, draft, and final reports).
  • The Regional Evaluation Specialist will chair the EMG - and thus holds final responsibility for the quality assurance process and approval of deliverables (to be assessed against UN Women’s GERAIS parameters).
  • An Evaluation Reference Group (ERG), chaired by the Country Representative will also be set up to facilitate participation and systematic involvement of key stakeholders in the evaluation, ensuring quality by providing inputs on evaluation products, and ensuring dissemination of the evaluation results.

The National expert consultant will be responsible for the following Tasks:

  • Within the current COVID-19 crisis, develop and submit a detailed methodology for the final evaluation, including desk review, analytical work, data collection techniques, key activities, and timeframe for the assignment, in close cooperation with the UN Women office in Nigeria.
  • Undertake a desk review of relevant documents, including the VAPP Act and policies related to NAPTIP, logical and monitoring frameworks, and progress reports, among others.
  • Conduct field missions to target states and consultation meetings with the project’s key stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries, including relevant government institutions, security agencies, civil society organizations, women’s groups/networks, and the donor, among others to review the project in line with the set objectives of the final evaluation. The process of conducting consultation meetings is expected to use high-standard methods to maximize the collection of quality information and ensure the safety of respondents including conformity to the applicable COVID-19 prevention protocols.
  • Develop and submit a final evaluation report of the project, with relevant recommendations based on the interpretation of the evaluation findings and key lessons identified.

The information generated by the evaluation will be used by UN Women and different stakeholders to:

  • Contribute to the building of the evidence base on effective strategies for strengthening the support to the government, security agencies, NAPTIP, women-led organizations, and other stakeholders to tackle human trafficking in Edo and Lagos states and Nigeria at large.
  • Facilitate the strategic reflection, learning, and further planning for programming in the areas of strengthening the capacity of the Government of Nigeria, national stakeholders, and structures on HT to increase relevant workable solutions.

Main evaluation users include the UN Women Country Office in Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria (including Edo and Lagos states), the Government of Italy (Project donor), national stakeholders mainly NAPTIP, and NGO implementing partners. These stakeholders will be closely involved in the evaluation process to increase ownership of findings, draw lessons learned and make greater use of this final review results. The findings of the evaluation are expected to contribute to effective programming, efficient project delivery, and the creation of strong partnerships and ownership for sustainable results.

Qualifications

  • Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in relevant Social Sciences (Gender Studies, Economics, Development Studies, Human Rights, Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, or any related field).
  • At least 7 years of work experience in management project/project development and management (results-based management approach), possibly in gender-related fields.
  • Strong technical competencies in gender and women's empowerment agenda.
  • Strong technical knowledge, skills, expertise in conducting gender-responsive evaluation, including designing and leading project/project evaluations; gender-sensitive evaluation certification or experience preferred.
  • Proven experience of successfully conducting gender-responsive evaluations
  • Extensive knowledge of, and experience in applying, qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods to research works
  • Process management skills such as facilitation and data analysis skills.
  • Experience in gender analysis and human rights (e.g. expertise in human trafficking will be considered an asset).
  • A detailed knowledge and familiarity of the UN, its programming processes and coordination mechanisms, and other international development organization. 
  • Fluency in English.

Competencies
Core Values:

  • Respect for Diversity
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism.

Functional Competencies:

  • Extensive experience in conducting evaluations; gender-sensitive evaluation certification or experience preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment programming and implementation.
  • In-depth experience and excellent knowledge of results-based management
  • Ability to actively seek information, offer new and different options for problem-solving and meet clients’ needs.
  • Excellent and effective communication (verbal and written) skills, including preparation of official email invitations, reports, and presentations with the clear and succinct formulation of findings, observations, analysis, and recommendations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.


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