. Qualifications and Expertise for the Principal Investigator.
The ideal consultant should possess the following qualifications:
Principal Investigator.
• An advanced degree preferably a Ph.D. degree in public health, development, education, social sciences, gender studies or a related field.
• At least 10 years of proven experience in conducting PEA analyses and needs assessments in the field of adolescent girls’ health and education or any relevant
thematic areas.
• Strong knowledge of social norms, gender issues, education systems, and relevant policies and programs with a special focus on adolescent girls in your country of
choice i.e. Ethiopia, Cameroon.
• Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Experience working directly with adolescent girls and familiarity with ethical implications of working on gender-based violence, social norms, adolescent health, and education.
• Clear understanding of feminist and women’s rights CSOs and feminist movements

Extensive understanding of feminist MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) systems
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the context and education sector in the specify countries of focus:
Ethiopia and Cameroon as selected.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with diverse stakeholders, including adolescent girls, government agencies, feminist CSOs, and community organizations.
• A gender-responsive approach in the entire research process will be essential to understanding and addressing the specific challenges faced by adolescent girls in the education sector.
• Ability to propose evidence-based interventions and strategies that can contribute to improving girls’ access to quality education and enhancing their educational outcomes.
• Strong research skills and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs within the specified timeframe will be crucial for the successful completion of the consultancy.
• Fluency in English and/or French. For Cameroon, the candidate should be fluent in both English and French, written, and oral.