Overview

Consultant to serve as the Gender Based Violence (GBV) and/or Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) expert for the Independent Evaluation of UNFPA’s Approach to the Localization of Humanitarian Action in Iraq, Venezuela, Nigeria, or Pakistan.

Tasks Summary

• Ensure GBV, RHCS, and SRHRiE are embedded into the evaluation theory of change, indicators, and sampling strategy.
• Shape data collection tools (interviews, FGDs, surveys) for GBV and SRHR programming outcomes.
• Lead or support fieldwork and desk reviews focusing on gender equality, WLOs, SRHR/GBV programs, and country-specific data.
• Analyze and triangulate data to address GBV and SRHR dimensions of the evaluation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce context-specific recommendations for preventing GBV and ensuring SRHR delivery.
• Contribute to evidence tables and PowerPoint presentations for the final evaluation report.
• Support dissemination of key thematic outcomes at debriefing meetings.
• Ensure quality of deliverables in line with UNFPA and UNEG guidelines.

Experience Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, or M&E work within international development.
• Knowledge of evaluation approaches and ability to apply qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
• Proven ability to integrate human rights and gender perspectives into evaluations.
• Work experience or deep knowledge of the national development context.
• Familiarity with UNFPA or other UN organizations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of UNFPA’s specific work in SRHR or gender programming/GBV within the specified country or region.

Qualification Requirements

• For SRHR expertise:
• Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Social Sciences.
• Substantive knowledge of Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) and SRHR in Emergencies (SRHRiE).
• Expertise in MISP programming, including HIV/STIs, maternal health, family planning, and obstetric fistula.
• Proven experience evaluating programs targeting SRHR needs of marginalized women and youth/adolescent populations.
• Good knowledge of the international humanitarian architecture, coordination mechanisms, and humanitarian law/principles. For GBV & Gender Equality expertise:
• Master’s degree in Women/Gender Studies, Human Rights Law, Social Sciences, or Development Studies.
• Expert knowledge of gender equality, empowerment of women and girls, and harmful practices.
• Understanding of masculinity, gender relationships, and sexuality in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience supporting and partnering with Women-Led Organizations (WLOs).
• Substantive knowledge of humanitarian strategies, international humanitarian law, and GBV coordination.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in written and spoken English. • Fluency in the language of the country of interest (Iraq, Venezuela, Nigeria, Pakistan).

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 30 days between March 2026 and September 2026

Work Modality: Remote and stationed in one of the countries of interest (Iraq, Venezuela, Nigeria, Pakistan) with field visits

Remuneration: • 50% upon IEO approval of the draft 1 final evaluation report • 30% upon IEO approval of the draft 2 final evaluation report • 20% upon IEO approval of the final evaluation report (designed and formatted, in English), and powerpoint presentation