International Consultant to Conduct Ex-Post Review/Assessment of UN Women’s Multi-Party Dialogues (MPDs) of the Project “Participation of Youth and Women in Peacebuilding Process”

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Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Globally, UN Women builds effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders and leads and coordinates efforts to ensure that commitments on women’s rights and gender equality are prioritized and translated into tangible results.

UN Women has worked alongside other UN agencies, government institutions and civic actors in Sri Lanka since 2014 to strengthen the policy environment and inter-governmental processes to better serve the needs of women and to improve their participation in local governance and peacebuilding. UN Women’s programming to date includes technical support on gender-responsive policymaking and budgeting and various capacity building and advocacy interventions in line with international resolutions and normative instruments, including UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The priorities set forth in the joint strategy documents developed by Government of Sri Lanka and the UN – UN Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) 2018-2022 and the Peacebuilding Priority Plan (PPP) – have also informed initiatives led by UN Women. Through collaborations with diverse partners to implement said initiatives, UN Women has reached the most isolated women across Sri Lanka and engaged key stakeholders to tackle deep-rooted vulnerabilities and conflict-related challenges that continue to limit women’s potential to advance peace and equitable development.

Introduction

From May 2017 to September 2020, UNFPA, UNV and UNWOMEN with the support of the Peacebuilding Fund implemented a joint project titled ‘Participation of Youth and Women in the Peacebuilding Process’ in the North, East, South, Central, and North Western provinces in Sri Lanka. The project aimed to empower women and youth with a greater understanding of peacebuilding issues,and catalyze their participation and engagement in governance and decision-making processes and responses related to sustaining pea ce. In 2020, on its final year of implementation, UNFPA, UNV and UNWOMEN conducted a joint independent evaluation of the project to assess the overall performance.

Administered as an Ex-post assessment by UN Women Sri Lanka after the completion of the said project, the present review will specifically zoom into the long-term effectiveness and impact of the Multi-Party Dialogues (MPD), a unique milestone deliverable of the project implemented entirely by UN Women under the allotted Outcome2 of the project. In addition to the impact of MPDs and attributable changes in the lives of people, the review will look into what externalities are observed, and the sustainability of the intervention.

The users of this review will mainly be UNWOMEN since the MPDs were directly implemented by UN Women, and in addition the review report will be shared with PBSO, beneficiaries, and other relevant stakeholders. The review will also be a source of information for other stakeholders and partners focusing on the political participation of women in the context of peacebuilding.

UN Women Sri Lanka is recruiting an international consultant as a member of the two-member team of an international and a national consultant, to conduct this joint independent ex-post review/assessment. As the technical lead, the International Consultant will oversee, mainly in remote capacities, the methodological approach, ensure overall quality assurance and provide technical support to the National Consultant to lead and carry out the necessary fieldwork and complete set deliverables. The ex-post review will be a participatory, consultative multi-stakeholder process focused on assessing result with particular focus on MPDs and the progress towards the peacebuilding impact of the project implemented based on its theory of change and will be guided by and in compliance with standards set in the UN Women Evaluation Policy, UN Women Evaluation Handbook and the Global Evaluation Report Assessment and Analysis System (GERAAS), which has adapted the overall United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) Standards for Evaluation in the UN System and the United Nations System-wide Action Plan Evaluation Performance Indicator (UN-SWAP EPI).

BACKGROUND

In the aftermath of the conflict in 2009, although there has been an increased emphasis on the contribution of Sri Lankan women to peacebuilding, women have been left at the margins of setting up the nation’s peacebuilding and development agenda. Despite the Government’s high-level commitments on gender equality and women’s empowerment[1], there are still low-level representations and participation of women in governance and decision-making and this has been a concern for several decades.[2] Research has shown that Sri Lankan women often face formidable obstacles to women’s active participation in politics[3] – from cultural barriers to paucity of financial resources, less access to information, practical obstacles, and a deprivation of rights that has left them with limited opportunities to acquire political experience to run for national and local offices. The challenges are exacerbated by the country’s post-conflict environment characterized by a volatile political and security situation, the political dominance of a group of elites (typically male), the possibility of failing to include women in peace, security and recovery processes and systems, and other limiting factors.[4]

In an effort to promote women’s representation in governance mechanisms, Sri Lanka amended the Local Authorities Election (Amendment) Act, No. 1 of 2016, on 17th February 2016 to include a provision for a mandatory 25% quota for women’s representation at the local government level. It is expected that the number of women elected to local government will increase from approximately 90 to over 2,000 at the next elections. However, it must be noted that the amendment has increased the total number of seats by one-third. Expected to be operationalized in mid-2017, the quota is a significant focus of the project, both pre- and post-elections, ensuring that women have the necessary skills and capacities required in election campaigning (pre-election) as well as in gender-responsive governance and leadership (post-election)[5].

There is significant evidence that the most challenging gap that remains, in terms of women’s political participation across the world, concerns the participation of women in peace processes and post-conflict political transitions. This is despite empirical evidence that reveals a strong connection between the inclusion of women in peace processes and more durable and stable peace.[6] It is also important to underscore that compared to other development indices, political participation of women has the widest gender gap[7] in Sri Lanka, and in countries experiencing conflict or undergoing transition, political participation is not generally prioritized by local and international actors. The post-conflict environment may however offer unique opportunities to institute changes in the political structure and culture to promote recognition and realization of women’s right to participate fully and equally in politics.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The joint project ‘Participation of Youth and Women in the Peacebuilding Process’ contests the perception that women and youth do not have a role to play when it comes to peacebuilding and development of the nation. The UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security (2000) was adopted based on evidence that the inclusion of women in peacebuilding processes positively contributes to building a more durable and sustainable peace. Subsequently, the UNSC Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security (2015) and 2419 (2018) underscores, the role of youth in building and sustaining peace and security is now more crucial than ever.

This project was expected to fully support the idea of investing in youth and women, and promoting their participation in the peacebuilding processes. It built capacity of youth-led and youth-focused organizations to engage in peacebuilding processes, provides platforms for youth to discuss social issues and implement solutions to address issues within their communities, and engage with government stakeholders at the provincial level in policymaking and programming. The project also worked with women political leaders and political parties to focus on the implementation of the quota for women’s representation in local government elections. UNFPA, UNV and UNWOMEN worked through implementing partners and with key Government stakeholders responsible for peacebuilding-related policy processes and supporting youth and women in the nation.

This joint project was supposed to directly contribute to the Governance outcome under the Peacebuilding Priority Plan (PPP) of the Government of Sri Lanka. The strategic priorities under PPP relevant to this project are - ‘Identify and support strategies and approaches for increased youth participation in peacebuilding activities’, and ‘Support to women's empowerment and participation in peacebuilding, including politics’. The project also complements the UNSG’s Seven-Point Action Plan on Gender-Responsive Peacebuilding. At the sub-national level, the joint project was implemented in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Southern and North-Western provinces over the period 26 May 2017 – 30 September 2020, with a total budget of USD 1,626,699.

The diagram in Annex 1 illustrates the project results framework – outcomes, outputs, and activities.

Outcome 1: Youth are actively and positively engaged in the peacebuilding process so that their voices are reflected in key policy and decision-making processes and outcomes at the national and sub-national levels.

Outcome 2: State decision-making processes are more equitable and inclusive to enable women’s meaningful participation and leadership in governance and peacebuilding. (MPDs come under this outcome)

Multi-Party and Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue for Peacebuilding and Collective Leadership (MPDs):

Among UN Women’s key focus areas is the promotion of women’s leadership and participation to strengthen their role in decision-making processes and in developing and implementing an inclusive peacebuilding agenda engaging multiple stakeholders. The aim of the Dialogues was to strengthen the participation of women in peacebuilding and social cohesion processes with a special focus on leveraging the historic increase in female elected officials in local government authorities through the first-ever 25 per cent quota for female representation, implemented earlier that year in February 2018. The Dialogue provided a platform to discuss specific priority issues identified by a cross-section of women leaders representing the District and to collaboratively develop shared solutions to address these issues, irrespective of political party affiliation. While mostly targeted at women leaders, the Dialogue did involve several male leaders (elected officials and CSO representatives) to strengthen its inclusive nature.

The final evaluation concludes that this Outcome 2 was a success given its novelty in including diverse groups of women political actors and institutions to develop capacities on governance and peacebuilding & gender-responsive policy plans. It notes attitudinal changes amongst female councilors as well as a limited number of male councilors and public officials who have come to understand the importance of women in such decision-making spaces and have begun collaborating with female councilors. This doubly impacts in making decision-making processes more inclusive and meaningful for women.

• Geographic Locations: Ampara, Kurunegala, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Nuwara Eliya, Matale, Puttalam, Mannar, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullativu

• STAKEHOLDERS: local councillors, public officials, CSOs/CBOs, activists, media and other women leaders

• IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: UN WOMEN

[1] These include the set of pledges developed as part of President Maithripala Sirisena titled “A New Sri Lanka for Women” in January 2015; and statement made by President Sirisena at the “UN Global Leaders’ Meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: A Commitment to Action”, held in September 2015, wherein he committed and pledged support of the “Government of Sri Lanka in taking the responsibility of ensuring [the] promotion and protection of the rights of women in the country very seriously and remaining firm in its commitment to strive continuously with diligence to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment”.

[2] Currently, out of 11 panel-member of the SCRM, there are 6 female members; women occupy 5.8% (13 females) of 225 parliamentary seats at national level; <4% at Provincial council; <2 at the local level despite the 25% quota for women’s representation in Local Government. Women are not well represented within the Executive at decision-making level; and out of 40 Cabinet Ministerial posts only 2 are occupied by women. Very few women play a decisive role in the private sector or act as prominent business leaders. Amongst the 100 top private companies (by revenue) and focusing on the position of CEO, it informs that only 5% of them are women. Women’s leadership roles in Trade Unions are also very limited, although a trade union for domestic workers is currently led by a woman. Source: UNCT Sri Lanka Confidential Submission in Support of Sri Lanka’s CEDAW Review, June 2016.

[3] Centre for Women and Research. (2015). Review of the Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in Sri Lanka (1995-2015). UN Sri Lanka.

[4] Consultations with women’s organizations and local officials in the North and the East highlighted the urgent need for “catalytic interventions” to prepare for the 2017 Local and Provincial Council Elections and to achieve longer-term systemic changes in women’s political participation. Women’s participation and leadership is essential to ensure women’s needs and rights are protected in Constitutional reforms and that women’s socio-economic empowerment, mental health, safety and security are taken seriously and addressed with financial and political commitments.

[5] It is important to note that as the quota will lead to a definite increase in women’s representation in local governance by at least 25%, this is not considered as an indicator of measurement of progress in the Results Framework – Annex B

[6] High-level Review of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security: From Rhetoric to Effective Results. (2015, October 13). P.3. Retrieved from http://wps.unwomen.org/~/media/files/un%20women/wps/highlights/wps%20hlr%20open%20debate%20concept%20note%20october%202015%20edited.pdf

[7] World Economic Forum. 2016. Global Gender Gap Report 2016 – Sri Lanka Country Profile. Retrieved from http://reports.weforum.org/global-gender-gap-report-2016/economies/#economy=LKA

Duties and Responsibilities

REVIEW PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES & SCOPE

The purpose of the ex-post review is to assess the impact of the MPDs and how they contributed to greater women’s participation in decision-making and in peacebuilding along with any ripple effects on the pollical system at local level and national levels, attitudinal and behavioral changes, sustainability of the intervention, and what externalities are observed. Further it will also provide useful learning to support evidence-based decision making, demonstrate accountability to donors and stakeholders, and inform and guide future peacebuilding programming at UN Women, as well as other UN agencies and governments focusing on women’s political participation in the context of peacebuilding by building on the experience of the MPDs.

The objectives of the review are:

• to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact of the MPDs and progress towards higher-level results;
• to assess the level of cooperation/networking and gender dynamic amongst councilors, public officials and political parties;
• to assess implications of MPDs on gender equality and women’s empowerment;
• to identify lessons learned, capture the good practices, provide a set of clear, forward-looking, actionable recommendations, and generate knowledge to inform and guide future peacebuilding programming vis-à-vis MPDs;

The scope of the review will be limited to the MPDs implemented during the project period and results of the intervention observed in the project locations where the MPDs took place up until this ex-post review. The COVID-19 pandemic caused delays in the final year of implementation and in view of ongoing challenges, the review will be guided first and foremost by the ‘Do No Harm’ principle and adjust its methodology as required in the process to adhere to ethics and safety guidelines. Accordingly, a flexible approach will be adopted, and the evaluation scope and methodology will be finalized in the inception stage.

Upon completion, the ex-post review findings, lessons learned and best practices vis-à-vis the MPDs will be incorporated in UN Women’s corporate reporting, donor reporting and in visibility materials as appropriate and will serve as a valuable knowledge product that can inform future programming and resource mobilization efforts.

Table 1. Review Criteria[1]

Relevance: the extent to which the design and expected results of MPDs were consistent with addressing the needs of beneficiaries, and organizational priorities

• To what extent were the MPDs relevant to national and local contexts?

• What is unique about the MPDs?

• To what extent did the design of MPDs align with the needs and priorities of the intended beneficiaries and international standards on gender equality and women’s empowerment, particularly in women’s political participation?

Effectiveness: the extent to which the MPDs were effective towards Women’s Political Participation and Women’s Peace and Security

• To what extent did the MPDs reach the planned objectives?

• Have the MPDs contributed to greater women’s participation in decision-making and in peacebuilding? Are female councilors more confident/active in their roles as local councilors?

• The level of cooperation/engagement amongst various stakeholders:

1. councilors within council?
2. public officials and councilors?
3. political parties?
4. male and female councilors?

• Were there any ripple effects both positive and negative around the implementation of MPDs, continuing even beyond the project end? What could have been done differently?

Efficiency:

To what extent had the MPDs used the least costly resources possible to achieve the desired results?

• Had the MPDs been delivered in a timely manner? If not why?

• How could the MPDs have been delivered more efficiently?

• Were the results achieved through MPDs worth the monies spent?

Impact: the extent to which the MPDs have contributed towards higher level results of the Strategic Plan and UNSDAF

• What measurable changes in women’s political participation and women’s participation in peacebuilding have occurred as a result of interventions made through MPDs?

• What are the indications of peacebuilding impact that can be attributable to MPDs?

Sustainability: Evidence of continuation of the benefits of the MPDs beyond the project end.

• The degree of local ownership and commitment to continue the MPDs or similar models? If not, why?

• Are there any mechanisms developed and/or interventions linked with existing mechanisms at local and national levels to ensure continuation of benefits?

Gender Equality and Human Rights: the extent to which the MPDs have integrated gender into its design and implementation

• To what extent did the MPDs address and respond to existing power dynamics and gender relations?

• To what extent did the MPDs actively identify and include the most marginalized in Sri Lanka, ensuring no one is left behind?

The review will enhance organizational learning, especially on programmatic adaptations in times of global crises, and improve future initiatives by producing substantive, evidence-based knowledge to inform decision-making on key components and functions of program design and implementation. To facilitate learning, UN Women will share the evaluation products and adopt an external and internal dissemination strategy.

EX-POST REVIEW MANAGEMENT

This ex-post review will be administered and led entirely by UN Women Sri Lanka with contextual and technical support from the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific where applicable. The Programme Analyst, the Project Officer and Monitoring and Reporting Officer of UN Women Sri Lanka will act as the Review Management Team that will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the exercise, approving the terms of reference, selection of the evaluation team and all evaluation outputs and methodological decisions. UN Women will also produce a management response to review recommendations, if required, and share findings as outlined in the evaluation dissemination strategy.

METHODOLOGY

The ex-post review will be an impartial, transparent and participatory process involving relevant stakeholders and partners. The overall review design will be non-experimental and rely primarily on qualitative data collection and analysis methods aligned with the principles of gender equality and human rights. The rationale behind key methodological decisions, including sample selection and data collection tool development and administration, and their limitations should be systematically elaborated in the review outputs. To ensure accuracy and credibility of the findings, data should be triangulated with the use of multiple primary and secondary data collection methods and sources, including but not limited to desk reviews, document analysis, key informant interviews and focus group discussions with rights-holders and thematic experts and case studies, and reviewed and validated through consultations with the Review Management Team.

A Rapid Assessment (RA) must be carried out as the first task of the review team to finalize key review criteria and corresponding questions and to inform the design and methodological choices in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. Besides traditional data collection methods, remote data collection methods, i.e. telephone and online/virtual interviews to capture primary data, may be applicable under the pandemic context to ensure the safety of all involved and to strictly abide by government regulations. In addition, the RA should assess the availability and quality of existing data, and identify specific, feasible objectives and areas of assessment for the review from the full set of criteria listed in Table 1. A Review Matrix should be developed as part of the Inception Report based on findings of the RA and insights from relevant stakeholders, and the review of available project-related information. The templates and guidelines for the Matrix and the Inception Report are provided in the UN Women Evaluation Handbook. To facilitate the RA process, UN Women will assist with necessary documentation at its disposal and will issue an introductory letter for data collection from other stakeholders.

The review team (external evaluators) will facilitate the review and finalization of all review outputs by directly participating in and contributing to relevant in-person or virtual workshops and meetings held for such purposes. Review processes and methods should be culturally sensitive and ethically valid to protect the privacy and confidentiality of the participants and should not cause physical or emotional distress. The review team should closely consult UN Women’s Pocket Toolkit for conducting evaluations during the pandemic, strictly abide by the “Do No Harm” principle and as noted in the quality assurance procedures outlined Section I, be familiar with the referenced documents, especially the GERAAS Evaluation Report Quality Assessment Checklist attached in the Annex -- of this document as a guidance for conducting the evaluation and drafting the final review report.

EVALUATION ETHICS

The review team should have both personal and professional integrity and abide by the UNEG Ethical Guidelines for evaluation and the UNEG Code of Conduct for Evaluation in the UN system to ensure that the rights of individuals involved in the review are respected. The evaluation team must act with cultural sensitivity and pay attention to protocols, codes and recommendations that may be relevant to their interactions with women. As part of the Inception Report, the review team will develop a specific protocol for the conduct of the review and data collection in line with WHO Guidelines on conducting research on violence against women.[2] All data collected through the review is property of UN Women and must be provided to the organization, if requested, in a word format. In addition, UN Women information security policy on protecting the integrity and confidentiality of data must be adhered to.[3] The review team must explicitly declare their independence from any organizations that have been involved in designing, executing or advising any aspect of the UN Women Sri Lanka project and the MPDs that is the subject of review. The selection process will ensure that the review team does not have any relationship with the project in the past, present or foreseen in the near future. If any wrongdoing is uncovered, the UN Women Legal Framework for addressing non-compliance with UN conduct must be followed.[4]

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT AND RESPECTIVE ROLES OF TEAM MEMBERS

The tentative duration of assignment is between June and August 2021. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the contract duration and requirements may change based on the measures imposed by the government and by the UN. The consultant(s) must demonstrate flexibility given such shifting conditions.

The International and National Consultants will be jointly responsible for the completion and submission of the deliverables outlined below. The International Consultant’s responsibilities include the provision of technical expertise and overall direction in support of the data collection and field efforts led by the National Consultant and the management of all communication and coordination with the Review Management Team. Whereas the International Consultant’s assignment will be home-based (remote) with no travel to the project sites, the National Consultant will be primarily responsible for the application of the review plan in relevant districts, including conducting field interviews with beneficiaries and liaising directly with district-level partners and stakeholders. As one team, the consultants are expected to work collaboratively and contribute equally to all deliverable in general and particularly to decision-making processes, particularly in the design of the review methodology and analysis of key findings and recommendations.

Further, with the aim of maintaining an effective collaboration and synergy throughout the duration between the two consultants, the International Consultant, once on board and if willing, can participate in the technical evaluation process to make recommendations to identify the National Consultant. However, the final decision on the selection will be the sole responsibility of the recruiting agency, the UN Women.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT AND TENTATIVE TIMEFRAME

Key deliverables

Details of expected deliverables (Tasks)

Percentage of total contract

Indicative

Timeframe

1. Inception Report (Finalized)

Finalized Inception Report - In collaboration with the national consultant:

1.Compilation and submission of a draft Inception Report to UN Women. The draft Inception Report must incorporate an implementation plan and a review methodology based on the findings of the national consultant’s Rapid Assessment.

2.Incorporate feedback and/or additional findings provided by UN Women in consultation with the national consultant.

3.Submit the finalized inception report to UN Women.

30%

No later than 09 July 2021

2. Data Collection PowerPoint Presentation and Preliminary Findings Report (Finalized)

Data Collection PowerPoint Presentation and Preliminary Findings Report - In collaboration with the national consultant:

1.Provide inputs to the national consultant to compile a PowerPoint Presentation for a virtual debriefing session (for project stakeholders) held prior to completion of data collection activities to identify gaps and address issues.

2. Participate in the virtual debriefing session in collaboration with the national consultant.

3. Review and analysis of the draft Preliminary Findings Report submitted by the national consultant and submit to UN Women.

4. Incorporate feedback and/or additional findings provided by UN Women in consultation with the national consultant.

5. Submit the finalized Preliminary Findings Report to UN Women.

40%

No later than 13 August 2021

3. Ex-post Review Report (Finalized), Two-Page Review Findings Brief and Innovative Programme Learning document

Finalized Ex-post Review Report In collaboration with national consultant:

1. Review and analysis of the draft Ex-post Review Report and a Two-Page Review Findings Brief submitted by the national consultant.

2. Review and analysis of the draft knowledge sharing Innovative Programme Learning document for external stakeholders’ use submitted by the national consultant.

3. In collaboration with the national consultant, submit the following documents to UN Women for review: a. Draft Ex-post Review Report.

Draft Two-Page Review Findings Brief in English.

Draft knowledge sharing Innovative Programme Learning document.

4. In collaboration with the national consultant, incorporate feedback received by UN Women and submit the finalized documents to UN Women:

• Ex-post Review Report.
• Two-Page Review Findings Brief.
• Knowledge sharing Innovative Programme Learning document.

All documents highlighted in this section must follow relevant UN guidelines and processes outlined and formatted in accordance with UN Women branding guidelines for technical publication.

30%

No later than 14 September 2021

PAYMENT

The draft deliverables shall be submitted within the deadlines indicated in Section VIII. Payment will be released upon satisfactory completion and once the final and revised versions of the deliverables outlined, incorporating feedback of UN Women, are reviewed and approved by the UN Women Programme Analyst. Payment shall be made within 30 days from receipt of corresponding invoices. All travel-related costs must be included in the financial proposal as a lumpsum amount. Payment for travel costs will be made upon submission of evidence of travel.

Payment

Deliverables

Estimated date of payment

1st Installment, 30% of total fee

Deliverable 1

Within 5-7 working days upon approval of the Deliverable as satisfactory and final by UN Women Programme Analyst.

2nd Installment, 40% of total fee

Deliverable 2

3rd Installment, 30% of total fee

Deliverable 3

[1] The Review Criteria in table 1 is only indicative and the consultants are expected to review and propose revisions at the inception stage for optimum results. It will be finalized in consultation with UN Women during the inception stage.

[2] World Health Organization, Researching Violence Against Women, 2005;

[3] UN Women, Information security policy;

[4] UN Women, Legal framework for addressing non-compliance with UN standards of conduct;

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF REVIEW TEAM MEMBER – INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT

• Education:

  • Minimum education of master’s degree in relevant disciplines (gender, conflict studies, peacebuilding, international development, social sciences, or related fields);
  • Qualifications, including specialized trainings or certifications, in peacebuilding program evaluation and results-based management desirable;

• Professional experience:

  • At least 5 years of experience in designing and leading program evaluation in a peacebuilding context, including with programming in relation to the WPS agenda, gender equality, women’s economic and political empowerment and peacebuilding and reconciliation;
  • Experience in conducting and managing gender-responsive evaluations in Sri Lanka and/or South Asia highly desirable;
  • Proven knowledge and understanding of M&E methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills and participatory data collection approaches;
  • Proven ability to produce high-quality reports and manage diverse perspectives in communications and consultations with relevant stakeholders and beneficiaries;
  • Knowledge of national and local governance systems and legal and policy frameworks and previous experience engaging with UN agencies, donors and high-level government stakeholders are preferred;
  • Proficiency in English.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND DEADLINE

Interested candidates are requested to submit an electronic application with technical and financial proposals to email address hr.bangkok@unwomen.org cc-ed to oshadhee.wijemanne@unwomen.org no later than 25 May 2021. The financial proposal should provide professional fees as a lump sum amount for each deliverable, as well as travel-related costs. The submission package should include:

• Cover letter outlining relevant experience (s)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal History Form (P11) that can be downloaded from: http://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/about-us/jobs
• Supporting documents as proof of above required qualifications
• Proposed preliminary evaluation methodology and more detailed timelines based on the criteria and context noted above.
• Writing sample in the form of a past evaluation report in which applicant was the team leader or sole evaluator.
• Financial proposal specifying proposed fee based on each deliverable, and travel-related costs* as per the following template:

Items

Amount (USD)

Provide a Lump Sum fee (equivalent to daily fee x no. of days)

Number of days refers to actual days that an assisting consultant works in order to produce deliverables as required by the ToR, NOT the number of days covering the whole period of consultancy.

In collaboration with the national consultant:

1.Compilation and submission of a draft Inception Report to UN Women. The draft Inception Report must incorporate an implementation plan and a review methodology based on the findings of the national consultant’s Rapid Assessment.

2.Incorporate feedback and/or additional findings provided by UN Women in consultation with the national consultant.

3.Submit the finalized inception report to UN Women.

In collaboration with the national consultant:

1.Provide inputs to the national consultant to compile a PowerPoint Presentation for a virtual debriefing session (for project stakeholders) held prior to completion of data collection activities to identify gaps and address issues.

2. Participate in the virtual debriefing session in collaboration with the national consultant.

3. Review and analysis of the draft Preliminary Findings Report submitted by the national consultant and submit to UN Women.

4. Incorporate feedback and/or additional findings provided by UN Women in consultation with the national consultant.

5. Submit the finalized Preliminary Findings Report to UN Women.

In collaboration with national consultant:

1. Review and analysis of the draft Ex-post Review Report and a Two-Page Review Findings Brief submitted by the national consultant.

2. Review and analysis of the draft knowledge sharing Innovative Programme Learning document for external stakeholders’ use submitted by the national consultant.

3. In collaboration with the national consultant, submit the following documents to UN Women for review: a. Draft Ex-post Review Report.

Draft Two-Page Review Findings Brief in English.

Draft knowledge sharing Innovative Programme Learning document.

4. In collaboration with the national consultant, incorporate feedback received by UN Women and submit the finalized documents to UN Women:

• Ex-post Review Report.
• Two-Page Review Findings Brief.
• Knowledge sharing Innovative Programme Learning document.

All documents highlighted in this section must follow relevant UN guidelines and processes outlined and formatted in accordance with UN Women branding guidelines for technical publication.

*Suggestive travel budget (inclusive of food and accommodation)

for scoping, monitoring and data collection related tasks.

Total Financial Proposal

* N/A for International Consultant in light of Covid-19 related international travel restrictions.

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