Job Description

The UNFPA Nepal Country Office is currently implementing the Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Phase II (GBVPR II) project (2020-2024). 

The overarching goal of the project is to reduce all forms of gender-based violence (GBV) and discrimination against women and girls in 19 municipalities in Province 1 and Sudurpaschim Province. In pursuit of this goal, the project seeks to: (1) change discriminatory social and gender norms that uphold female subordination and violence against women and girls; (2) to enhance access to quality, multi-sectoral services for GBV survivors; and (3) to strengthen the policy environment and budget allocations for gender equality and GBV services. 

The project is funded jointly by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Nepal (RNE) and UNFPA. 

As part of the project, UNFPA will conduct a mid-term review (MTR). The purpose of the MTR is two-fold: (1) to establish accountability to stakeholders on the performance of the project and the invested resources; and (2) to support learning and evidence-based adaptations of the project to ensure the achievement of the intended outputs and outcomes and their sustainability. 

Objectives 

The objectives of the MTR are as follows:

• To provide an independent assessment of the relevance, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of the GBVPR II project, with a particular focus on the interventions under the third outcome of the project (strategic and policy engagement).
• To assess if the project is on track to achieve the intended outputs and outcomes and to suggest necessary amendments to the theory of change (ToC) and results framework of the project in the context of the emerging federalization of Nepal.
• To examine the project’s relevance under Nepal’s evolving federal government system and its contribution to the strengthening, consolidation and implementation of the existing policy framework, government structures and systems to prevent and respond to GBV at federal, provincial and local levels. This will include an assessment of the mandates and cost-sharing responsibilities between the three tiers of government, and how the project promotes a harmonized approach to GBV prevention and response among government stakeholders, UN agencies and development partners.
• To assess the extent to which the project has promoted gender equality and social inclusion by addressing the multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination that adolescents and youth, women and men in the targeted municipalities face due to caste, ethnicity, disability status and other factors.
• To provide a set of clear, forward-looking and actionable recommendations on the approach (strategy) and implementation (programming) of the project to improve the delivery of the project and accelerate the achievement of results in the remaining project period.

MTR team

The MTR will be conducted by a team of two independent, external consultants. The team will consist of an internationally recruited team leader with overall responsibility for carrying out the review and a nationally recruited team member with competencies and skills that complements those of the team leader. The team leader and team member should collectively have the qualifications and experience to design and implement a methodology robust MTR that covers the intervention areas of the project.

Please see the attached terms of reference of the MTR for more details on the assignment.

How to apply

The application should include:
1. A cover letter, indicating the candidate’s motivation for this consultancy as well as relevant expertise and experience.
2. An updated copy of the curriculum vitae (CV) and a duly completed P11 UN Personal History Form (available at: https://www.unfpa.org/resources/p11-un-personal-history-form)
3. Names and contact information of three references. A recent evaluation report or other type of writing sample in English (from a similar assignment) drafted by the candidate.
4. Expected daily fee for consultancy services. 

Only candidates who meet all qualifications and experience will be contacted for further consideration. 

A full job description of the position can be accessed via link UNFPA External Career Site and only online applications using this link will be accepted.

 Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all, including persons with disabilities.