Vacancy Type: Individual Consultancy
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Identification:12887
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Contract Duration: 4 months
Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree - 5 year(s) experience
Job Category: Humanitarian & Emergency Response
Apply Before: 08/16/2023, 05:30 PM

Background
Nepal is highly prone to natural hazards, in particular earthquakes, floods and landslides. It is among the 20 most multi-hazardous countries in the world. Nepal ranks 4th in terms of climate risk according to the Global Climate Risk Index, and 11th in terms of global risk for earthquake occurrence and impact. The country’s lack of coping capacity (5.5/10 on the INFORM Global Risk Index, 2023) and the high socio-economic vulnerability (4.4/10 on the INFORM Global Risk Index, 2023) contribute to its high-risk rating, with poor infrastructure, limited access to health care, and weak governance exacerbating the situation.

To address these challenges, the Government of Nepal adopted the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act (2017) which provides a comprehensive framework for the coordination of disaster risk reduction activities at federal, provincial and local levels. However, gaps remain within the existing legal and policy framework, including provisions of overlapping roles and responsibilities. In addition, government bodies responsible for the implementation of the legal and policy framework have limited expertise, human and financial resources.

The humanitarian coordination architecture in Nepal is led-by the Government of Nepal. In line with its global mandate, UNFPA co-leads the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Sub-Cluster in partnership with the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens under the framework of the Protection Cluster for which both UNFPA and UNICEF serve as co-leading UN agencies. Similarly, UNFPA is responsible for the coordination of the sexual and reproductive health component of the Health Cluster that is co-led by WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population. As part of these clusters, UNFPA is working closely with government institutions, local non-governmental organizations, other UN agencies and partners to ensure that sexual and reproductive health and rights and responses to gender-violence are integrated into emergency responses.

Scope of Work

Purpose
In line with the UNFPA Evaluation Policy, the purpose of the evaluation is three-fold: (1) to establish accountability; (2) support evidence-based decision-making; and (3) strengthen learning.

Objectives
The objectives of the evaluation are:

• To provide an independent assessment of the relevance, coordination, efficiency, effectiveness and connectedness of the Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response project.
• To provide an assessment of the geographic and demographic coverage of humanitarian response under the Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response project, and the ability of UNFPA to operationalize the humanitarian-development nexus by connecting immediate, life-saving support with long-term development objectives.
• To assess the extent to which the Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response project has promoted gender equality disability and social inclusion (GEDSI).
• To provide a set of clear, forward-looking and actionable recommendations to inform humanitarian and resilience building programme under the 9th UNFPA Country Programme (2023-2027).

Scope
The evaluation will focus on the implementation of the Strengthening emergency Preparedness and Response project in the period March 2018 to July 2023. It will cover all the interventions implemented under the project at federal, provincial and local levels. The geographic scope of the evaluation will be limited to the three priority provinces of UNFPA (Madhesh, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim).

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:
The Evaluation Team Lead should have the following expertise and experience:

• Advanced university degree in disaster management, social sciences, public health, development studies, or any related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in conducting evaluations in the areas of development with at least 2 years in humanitarian programming.
• Strong experience in conducting evaluations of complex projects implemented by UN organizations or other international organizations and NGOs, in particular evaluations in humanitarian contexts.
• Technical expertise in developing and conducting KIIs, FGDs and development of detailed plan for evaluations. .
• Knowledge of international humanitarian law and principles, the humanitarian coordination architecture, in particular the cluster system, and guidelines and standards of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee 
• Understanding of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), the Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI), the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP), and UNFPA commitments in the area of humanitarian action.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and the UNEG norms and standards for quality evaluation.
• Proven experience in analyzing and synthesize large volumes of data and information from diverse sources.
• Ability to consistently integrate human rights and GEDSI perspectives in evaluation processes.
• Work experience in Nepal is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Nepali.

How to apply

Full job description of the position can be accessed via link UNFPA External Career Site and only online applications using this link will be accepted.

Notice: There is no application, processing, or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of          HIV/AIDS status. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all, including people from minority groups, persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ communities.

UNFPA has a zero-tolerance against Sexual exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH). Everyone is responsible for preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and all UN personnel must adhere     to the standards of conduct that preserves PSEA principles (both during work hours and outside work hours). All selected candidates will, therefore, go through a safe hiring process.