Consultant to prepare a Study on the Impact of Cash Assistance and Care Services on Older Persons in Palestine.

Overview

Consultant to prepare a study assessing the effectiveness, adequacy, accessibility, and responsiveness of cash assistance and care services for older persons in Palestine.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare an inception report outlining methodology, workplan, sampling strategy, analytical framework, and data collection instruments.
• Conduct a comprehensive desk review of relevant literature, legislative and policy documents, and administrative data.
• Provide a snapshot of the demographic and socio-economic situation of older persons in Palestine.
• Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection processes.
• Analyze and triangulate findings to assess the effectiveness, adequacy, accessibility, and responsiveness of services.
• Identify policy, institutional, and operational gaps affecting programme implementation.
• Prepare the first draft of the study.
• Revise the draft report based on comments received.
• Present main findings and policy recommendations during technical meetings, workshops, or consultations.
• Coordinate closely with ESCWA and the Ministry throughout the data collection process.
• Ensure adherence to ethical research standards and data protection.

Required Experience

A minimum of 7 years of professional work experience in Social Policy, Public Policy, Development Studies, Sociology, Economics, Public Health, Statistics, Social Work, or another closely related discipline is required. Experience working with national ministries, United Nations agencies or other international organizations is desirable. Knowledge of the Palestinian social protection system or previous work in the Palestine is highly desirable. Strong analytical and research skills and demonstrated experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative datasets is required. Ability to synthesize complex findings into concrete policy recommendations and excellent report-writing skills is required.

Qualifications

A Masters degree or equivalent degree in Social Policy, Public Policy, Development Studies, Sociology, Economics, Public Health, Statistics, Social Work, or another closely related discipline or related area is required.

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