Consultant for Evaluation of Zanzibar Gender Policy 2016 and its Plan of Action (2016-2020)

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UN Women

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Deadline: 21/04/2024
  • Location: Tanzania 
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Political participation
Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in collaboration with UN Women and with financial support from the European Union Delegation has partnered to evaluate the Gender Policy 2016 – 2020 and develop the next Gender Policy 2024 – 2029.

Duties and Responsibilities
The main objective of this consultancy is to conduct an evaluation of the Zanzibar Gender Policy 2016 and its Plan of Action (2016-2020), including through a Literature review, Key Informants interviews, and multi-stakeholder consultations including MDAs, Academia, Media, Private Sector, DPs, CSOs, OPDs and FBOs to provide clear findings and recommendations for consideration in the Review of the Zanzibar Gender Policy to strengthen ongoing efforts towards achieving GEWE objectives in Zanzibar.

Deliverables
The deliverables of this assignment will include:
  1. Draft and Final Inception Report with detailed work plan, methodology, tools, roles, responsibilities, and time frame.
  2. Literature Review Report detailing the main findings of relevant international, regional, and national documents, reports, and instruments, including the Zanzibar Constitution, Parliamentary Reports, national budgetary allocations, policy guidelines, and legal frameworks pertinent to gender equality institutionalization, mainstreaming, and implementation in the country.
  3. Multi-Stakeholders’ Consultations Report to provide the main findings of in-depth consultations with key stakeholders
  4. Draft Evaluation Report of the Zanzibar Gender Policy and its Plan of Action (2016-2020) on preliminary findings and recommendations.
  5. Final Evaluation report of the Zanzibar Gender Policy and its Plan of Action (2016-2020).
  6. Zanzibar Gender Policy evaluation process report that describes the entire evaluation process, a list of stakeholders consulted, a matrix of all stakeholders’ comments obtained throughout the evaluation; challenges encountered, and lessons learned.

Required Skills and Experience
  • Advanced degree in gender and development, social science, development studies, planning, monitoring and evaluation, or related fields.
  • A project/program management certification would be an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience development of Gender-related policies.
  • Proven experience in review, assessment, and evaluation work in a development context and proven success in leading reviews of policies and programs, preferably related to gender.
  • Experience in the development of the Results Framework of the plan is required.
  • At least 10 years’ experience in assessing gender equality, women’s empowerment, human rights, and related policies and programs will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of the governance, policy development on gender equality, and women empowerment context within Zanzibar is an asset.
  • Ability and experience in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a strong drive for results and capacity to work independently.
  • Fluency in English and Swahili is required.
 

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