International Consultant To Conduct Evaluation Of SIDA Programme Support Port Sudan, Sudan And 1 More Posting Date05/13/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY

Organizational Context

UN Women Sudan Country Office is committed to promoting women's rights and gender equality, working with the diverse women's movement. The office has adapted programming to support women's leadership, protection, participation, and economic recovery, with Sida as a key funding partner. This role supports ongoing initiatives focused on strengthening gender machinery, women's influence in peace processes, and GBV prevention and response.

Job Purpose

This role serves as an International Consultant to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Sida-supported programme implemented by UN Women Sudan from 2019 to date. The evaluation will assess the programme's relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, impact, and sustainability. The purpose is to generate evidence-based findings on achievements and contributions to gender equality, women's empowerment, and peacebuilding in Sudan. The findings will support accountability, learning, and decision-making, informing future programming and strategic engagement between Sida and UN Women Sudan.

Responsibilities

Conduct a participatory and inclusive evaluation of the Sida-supported programme, assessing its relevance to national priorities and evolving socio-political contexts. Evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of programme results, and the efficiency of implementation, including resource use and delivery modalities. Assess the coherence of the programme with other relevant interventions and actors. Generate evidence-based findings on programme achievements and contributions to gender equality, women's empowerment, and peacebuilding. Identify strengths, gaps, lessons learned, and good practices. Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen programme implementation and strategic positioning. Inform future programming, potential multi-year support plans, and broader strategic engagement between Sida and UN Women Sudan.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in programme evaluation, gender equality, women's empowerment, peacebuilding, or related fields is required. Experience in conducting evaluations for UN agencies or similar international organizations is highly desirable. Proven experience in conflict-affected contexts, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region, is an asset.

Skills

Evaluation methodologies, Gender analysis, Programme management, Stakeholder engagement, Report writing, Communication, Analytical skills, Research skills, Knowledge of peacebuilding and women's empowerment frameworks.

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