Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) Consultant - Population Dynamics Expert

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Position Title: Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) Consultant - Population Dynamics Expert
Location: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights, aiming to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working with governments and partners to improve reproductive health and promote gender equality. The organization is committed to the principles of human rights and gender equality, and it plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as maternal mortality, family planning, and gender-based violence. UNFPA's strategic plan for 2022-2025 emphasizes the importance of achieving transformative results and responding to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's and girls' health and rights.

Job Overview:
The consultancy role involves conducting a comprehensive Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) for UNFPA Zimbabwe, focusing on the 8th Country Programme (2022-2026). The evaluation aims to provide an independent assessment of the programme's performance, identify factors influencing its delivery, and offer actionable recommendations for future cycles. The CPE will encompass various thematic areas and cross-cutting issues, including human rights, gender equality, and disability. The evaluation team will consist of a team leader and thematic experts, who will work collaboratively to ensure a robust evaluation methodology and comprehensive analysis of the programme's impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for designing the evaluation methodology, coordinating the evaluation team, and ensuring the evaluation's alignment with UNFPA's Evaluation Policy. Key responsibilities include conducting data collection, analyzing findings, and preparing reports. The consultant will also facilitate presentations of the evaluation results to stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is ethical and respects confidentiality. The consultant will work closely with the CPE manager and other team members to deliver high-quality outputs, including design reports, evaluation reports, and presentations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in demography, population studies, statistics, social sciences, development studies, or a related field. They should have 5-7 years of experience in evaluations, assessments, or research in international development or humanitarian assistance. A strong understanding of population dynamics, migration, and national statistics systems is essential. Familiarity with humanitarian strategies and the ability to integrate human rights and gender perspectives into the evaluation process are also required. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are necessary for this role.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in a relevant field such as demography, population studies, or social sciences is required. This educational background should provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to conduct evaluations effectively and understand the complexities of population dynamics and development issues.

Experience:
The position requires 5-7 years of relevant experience in conducting evaluations, research studies, or monitoring and evaluation work in the context of international development or humanitarian assistance. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and familiarity with the national development context of Zimbabwe are highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required for this position.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy will last for 8 months, from March 1 to October 31, 202

• Consultants are expected to work remotely for part of the time and be present in the UNFPA Zimbabwe office during data collection and report writing phases. Non-Zimbabwean applicants must have a valid work permit to work in Zimbabwe. The consultant must have their own laptop, and office space will be provided. UNFPA promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.