To ensure the successful implementation of the Strategic Note for 2020-2025, the UN Women Liberia Country Office is planning to undertake a Country Portfolio Evaluation (CPE) in accordance with UN Women corporate requirements. The CPE is scheduled for January to June 2025, coinciding with the end of the SN implementation.
The consultant will be expected to facilitate the following:
- Collect and organize relevant program documents and stakeholder contacts. The National Consultant will work under the Senior Consultant’s guidance to ensure the completeness and relevance of the documents.
- Facilitate communication with implementing partners and stakeholders. The National Consultant will collaborate with the Senior Consultant to ensure effective participation and logistical support during the evaluation.
- Manage logistics for field missions and process payments for the evaluation team. The National Consultant will work with the Senior Consultant to coordinate and ensure smooth operational aspects of the evaluation.
- Assist in data collection and analysis, including remote data collection if needed. The National Consultant will work under the Senior Consultant’s supervision to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection.
- Organize debriefing sessions and gather input from stakeholders. The National Consultant will collaborate with the Senior Consultant to present preliminary findings and integrate stakeholder feedback.
- Ensure compliance with evaluation requirements. The National Consultant will work closely with the Senior Consultant to coordinate with the evaluation management and reference groups.
Deliverables
- Initial Design Report: Proposes methodology, evaluation matrix, data collection tools, and work plan. Reviewed and commented on by management and reference groups before validation.
- Report and Presentation of Preliminary Results: Includes the first version of the evaluation report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations, in line with UN Women’s GERAAS parameters. Also involves a PowerPoint session to present and discuss preliminary findings with the management and reference groups, incorporating feedback before finalizing the report.
- Final Evaluation Report: Finalized report incorporating feedback from the management and reference groups, aligned with GERAAS parameters, and cleared by IEAS.Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
The consultant will primarily work remotely from their designated office or home office. For the evaluation, the consultant may need to travel to project sites or relevant locations as required.
Competencies
Core Values:
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
Required Skills and Experience
The Senior Consultant must have the required skills and sufficient experience to conduct a Program evaluation. Specifically, he or she must:
- Hold a master’s degree in social sciences, sociology, economics, demography, management, or other related disciplines (B.Sc+5 level minimum).
- Justify a proven experience of at least 10 years in evaluation and research, including at least 3 in carrying out country portfolio evaluation.
- Have experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts.
- Be comfortable with the concepts and methods of planning policies, programs and development projects according to the Results-Based Management Approach.
- Have experience in gender analysis and human rights-based approach.
- Have an in-depth knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
- Have a good capacity for analysis, writing and synthesis.
- Experience of working with the United Nations System, a good knowledge of the rules and procedures in particular of the mandate of UN Women and its programming frameworks are an asset.
- Have an excellent command of English, reading, Writing and Speaking.
- Have a good command of computer tools, especially for data processing.
