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Purpose of consultancy: In line with the 2024 UNFPA Evaluation Policy, the UNFPA India CO is planning to conduct an evaluation of its tenth CP (2023-27). The purpose of the Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) is to strengthen accountability to stakeholders, support evidence-based decision-making, and improve learning. The overall objective of the CPE is to provide an independent assessment of the performance of the CP and to broaden the evidence base for the design of the next programme cycle. 

Scope of work: (Description of services, activities, or outputs) |  
The adolescent, youth and gender thematic expert who will provide expertise across gender, adolescents and youth. 
The expert should have strong knowledge of youth-friendly SRHR services, life skills education, adolescent pregnancy, SRHR of young women and adolescent girls, access to contraceptives, youth leadership and participation, as well as the human rights and empowerment of women and girls, engagement of men and boys, and issues related to GBV and harmful practices such as gender-biased sex selection and child, early and forced marriage. 
S/he should also be familiar with national policies and programmes and the range of stakeholders and ministries engaged in adolescent, youth and gender-related work. 
S/he will provide substantive inputs throughout the evaluation process by contributing to the development of the evaluation methodology, evaluation work plan and agenda for the field phase, participating in meetings with the CPE manager, UNFPA India CO staff and the ERG. 
S/he will undertake a document review and conduct interviews and group discussions with stakeholders, as agreed with the evaluation team leader. 


Required expertise
Master’s degree in public health, gender/women’s studies, human rights law, social sciences, development studies, or a related field.7–10 years of experience conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies, or M&E work in gender and youth programs.Demonstrated experience and substantive knowledge in adolescents and youth programming, including SRHR, youth policies, and national adolescent and youth programmes.
Strong expertise in gender equality and women’s empowerment, including GBV, harmful practices (such as gender-biased sex selection, early/child/forced marriage, FGM), and issues related to gender and sexuality.
Solid understanding of the national development context in India, including Government of India programmes, policies, and approaches related to adolescents, youth, gender, and women’s empowerment.
Familiarity with UNFPA and/or other UN organizations’ mandates, programmes, and operational modalities is an advantage.
Strong knowledge of evaluation approaches and methodologies, with the ability to apply qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods.
Ability to ensure ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to the do-no-harm principle throughout the evaluation process.
Proven capacity to integrate human rights, gender equality, and intersectional perspectives across all evaluation phases.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage complex evaluation tasks.Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required;