National Consultant to Evaluate the SASA! Together Strategy

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment globally. The organization combines resources and mandates from four previously distinct parts of the UN system, focusing on eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving equality between women and men. UN Women operates in multiple countries, working towards the elimination of violence against women and girls, promoting women's rights, and ensuring their participation in peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security processes. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, adhering to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Job Overview:
The position of National Consultant to evaluate the SASA! Together strategy involves conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the SASA! Together component of the Spotlight Initiative Programme. This evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of the program in shifting social norms, balancing relationship power dynamics, and reducing intimate partner violence (IPV) in the targeted districts of Kasese, Tororo, and Amudat. The consultant will be responsible for developing an evaluation methodology, collecting and analyzing data, and providing actionable recommendations based on the findings. The evaluation will be guided by UN Women’s Evaluation Policy and will emphasize gender-responsive evaluation principles, ensuring that the evaluation process is inclusive and participatory, engaging various stakeholders including government ministries, civil society organizations, and community members.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake a range of responsibilities including conducting a desk review of existing documents, developing data collection tools, and engaging with stakeholders to gather qualitative and quantitative data. Specific duties include: 1) Conducting an initial desk review of available documents related to the SASA! Together program; 2) Developing a comprehensive evaluation methodology and stakeholder analysis; 3) Collecting primary data through interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys in the target districts; 4) Analyzing data to assess behavioral changes, shifts in social norms, and the effectiveness of the program; 5) Preparing and presenting evaluation reports to the Evaluation Reference Group; 6) Ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and quality assurance frameworks throughout the evaluation process.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of gender-based violence prevention programs and evaluation methodologies. Required qualifications include: 1) A master’s degree or equivalent in Gender/Women's studies, Social Sciences, Human Rights, or a related field; 2) At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in designing and conducting impact evaluations of gender-based violence prevention programs; 3) Experience in applying social norms measurement methodologies and conducting feminist gender-power analysis; 4) Familiarity with the SASA! Together framework or similar community mobilization programs; 5) Proven ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports.

Educational Background:
A master’s degree or equivalent in Gender/Women's studies, Social Sciences, Human Rights, or a related field is required. A first-level relevant university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:
The position requires at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in designing and conducting rigorous impact evaluations of gender-based violence prevention programs. Candidates should have experience in evaluating social norms change programs in sub-Saharan Africa or similar contexts, and experience working with state and non-state actors at various levels, including women's human rights and gender equality organizations.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of any other UN official language is considered an asset, enhancing the consultant's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and communities.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is home and field-based, requiring travel to project locations in Kasese, Tororo, and Amudat for primary data collection. Field costs related to data collection will be covered by UN Women, and travel costs will be reimbursed based on UN Women rates. The evaluation is expected to adhere to UN Women’s evaluation guidelines and UNEG norms and standards, ensuring a rigorous and ethical approach to data collection and analysis. The final evaluation report should not exceed 30 pages, excluding annexes and technical appendices.