Overview

Provide an independent assessment of the UNFPA Mongolia 7th Country Programme (2023-2027) regarding its relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, and to broaden the evidence base to inform the design of the next programme cycle.

Tasks Summary

• Assess interventions related to human rights of women/girls, harmful gender norms, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, and male engagement.
• Contribute to the methodological design; undertake document review; and conduct interviews and group discussions with stakeholders during the field phase.
• Draft substantive inputs for the evaluation deliverables related to Gender and GBV thematic areas.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies or M&E in the field of international development.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
• Work experience in/good knowledge of the national development context of Mongolia.

Qualification Requirements

Master’s degree in women/gender studies, human rights law, social sciences, development studies or a related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluent in written and spoken English and Mongolian.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 45 non-consecutive working days distributed between March 2026 and September 2026.

Work Modality: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with travel to sub-national project sites.

Remuneration: Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) and travel costs for the mission will be settled separately from the consultancy fees in accordance with UNFPA Duty Travel Policy.