Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Adolescents SRHR Expert

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund), which is a leading UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization is committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls, and it plays a crucial role in addressing global health issues, particularly in the areas of family planning, maternal health, and HIV prevention. UNFPA's mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled, reflecting its dedication to improving the lives of individuals and communities worldwide.

Job Overview:
The position of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Adolescents SRHR Expert involves providing an independent assessment of the UNFPA Mongolia 7th Country Programme (2023-2027). The expert will evaluate the programme's relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, contributing to the evidence base for the next programme cycle. The role requires technical expertise in integrated sexual and reproductive health services, HIV prevention, maternal health, family planning, and youth-friendly SRHR services. The expert will also focus on comprehensive sexuality education, adolescent pregnancy, and access to contraceptives for young women. The consultant will be responsible for the methodological design of the evaluation, data collection, and analysis, ensuring that all deliverables meet the required standards and timelines. This position is critical for enhancing the quality and impact of UNFPA's initiatives in Mongolia, particularly in addressing the needs of adolescents and youth in the realm of sexual and reproductive health.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake a variety of duties and responsibilities, including:

• Conducting a technical assessment of integrated sexual and reproductive health services, maternal health, family planning, HIV/STI prevention, and youth-friendly services.
• Contributing to the methodological design of the evaluation, ensuring that it aligns with best practices and ethical standards.
• Undertaking a comprehensive document review to gather relevant data and insights.
• Conducting interviews and facilitating group discussions with stakeholders to gather qualitative data.
• Drafting substantive inputs for evaluation deliverables related to SRHR and youth thematic areas, ensuring clarity and coherence in reporting.
• Collaborating with the CPE Manager and the evaluation team to develop the evaluation work plan and agenda for the field phase.
• Participating in meetings with UNFPA Mongolia CO staff and the Evaluation Reference Group (ERG) to discuss progress and findings.
• Ensuring that all deliverables are submitted electronically in English and meet the specified deadlines.
• Reporting to the CPE Manager and Team Leader, providing updates on progress and any challenges encountered during the evaluation process.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master's degree in public health, medicine, health economics and financing, epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences, or a related field. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies, or monitoring and evaluation in the field of international development. Substantive knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights, including HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, maternal health, family planning, and adolescent/youth issues, is essential. The ability to ensure ethics and integrity in the evaluation process, including confidentiality and the principle of do no harm, is crucial. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to integrate human rights and gender perspectives throughout the evaluation process, possess solid knowledge of evaluation approaches and methodologies, and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and strong interpersonal and communication skills are also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field such as public health, medicine, health economics and financing, epidemiology, biostatistics, or social sciences. This educational background is essential to ensure that the consultant has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively assess and evaluate sexual and reproductive health programs and initiatives.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies, or monitoring and evaluation in the field of international development. This experience should include substantive knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights, particularly in relation to adolescents and youth. Candidates should have a proven track record of applying both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory, as all deliverables must be submitted in English. Proficiency in Mongolian is also required, as the consultant will be engaging with local stakeholders and conducting interviews in the local language. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last for 45 non-consecutive working days, distributed between March 2026 and September 202

• The consultant will be required to deliver services in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with travel to sub-national project sites. All deliverables must be submitted electronically. Payment will be based on the approval of deliverables, with 20% upon approval of the Design Report, 40% upon submission of a satisfactory Draft Final Report, and 40% upon approval of the Final Report. Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) and travel costs for the mission will be settled separately from the consultancy fees in accordance with UNFPA Duty Travel Policy. UNFPA promotes a work environment that reflects values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work-life balance, encouraging applications from women and underrepresented groups.