Consultant(e) national(e)spécialiste du développement socio-économique et de l'égalité des sexes

Organizational Context

The UN Secretariat, specifically the Resident Coordinator System in Togo, is undertaking an evaluation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027. This framework is the cornerstone of the UN-Government partnership, aligning collective UN support with national priorities to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Job Purpose

This role serves to contribute to the essential evaluation of Togo's UNSDCF 2023-2027. The purpose is to assess the framework's effectiveness in achieving sustainable development results, promoting human rights and gender equality, and adapting to Togo's context. The evaluation will inform lessons learned for future cooperation documents, promoting transparency, results-orientation, and adaptive learning within the UN system to support the 2030 Agenda.

Responsibilities

The consultant will focus on the human development and social inclusion aspects of the UNSDCF evaluation, with a strong emphasis on gender equality. This includes evaluating the relevance and effectiveness of UN interventions in social sectors like health, education, and social protection. The role involves analyzing gender equality outcomes and ensuring a gender-sensitive methodology. Key deliverables include an initial report with an evaluation design, a preliminary findings report, and a final evaluation report, not exceeding 60 pages.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of professional experience in designing, implementing, or evaluating social development programs (e.g., health, education, social protection) is required. Significant experience in results-based management, data collection and analysis, and gender-sensitive, human rights-based evaluation approaches is also necessary.

Skills

Proficiency in French is required; knowledge of English is desirable. Experience in participatory evaluations, particularly with women, youth, and vulnerable communities, is desired. Strong knowledge of Togo's social sector challenges (maternal and child health, education, nutrition, sanitation, protection, gender-based violence) and the UN system is required.

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