UN Women: Country Portfolio Evaluation National Consultant, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Consultant Contract

Overview

The role involves contributing to evaluations as an integral member of the evaluation team, supporting various phases from inception to reporting. The purpose is to conduct research, collect data, and provide analysis related to gender equality and women's empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing all relevant documents to identify efforts relevant to the evaluation topic.
• Providing translation/interpretation support as necessary.
• Contributing to the development of an inclusive Evaluation methodology.
• Supporting interviews, focus group discussions, and consultations by taking detailed notes.
• Ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines during data collection.
• Contributing to evaluation analysis by capturing results, challenges, gaps and learning.
• Providing inputs to the preliminary findings.
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Deliverables include interview notes, contributions to the inception report, presentations and final synthesis reports and annexes.

Required Experience

At least 5 years of experience conducting research, evaluations, reviews, or assessments with development organizations, including the application of a range of evaluation and review methods. Demonstrated expertise in gender equality, women’s rights, and women’s economic empowerment. Knowledge of national development policies, strategies, and frameworks and experience working in Papua New Guinea. Experience in and/or strong knowledge of Papua New Guinea including its development context; candidates must not have been involved in the design or implementation of UN Women-supported interventions covered by the evaluation. Ability to apply ethical evaluation standards, including ensuring confidentiality, integrity, "do no harm," and the integration of human rights, gender equality, and disability inclusion throughout the evaluation process. Strong facilitation, interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, including the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Familiarity with UN Women and/or the United Nations system is desirable.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., gender studies, development studies, sociology, political science, evaluation, social sciences, or related disciplines). A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

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