Background

Purpose and Scope of the Evaluation

Consultant Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a relevant field such as development studies, social sciences, gender studies or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, including as lead evaluator of projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating civil society advocacy programmes, ideally in the areas of girls' education, gender equality or child protection.
• Experience working in Francophone West Africa, with an understanding of the political, security and civic space contexts in the region.
• Familiarity with OECD/DAC evaluation criteria, outcome harvesting, most significant change and other relevant evaluation methodologies.
• Strong data management skills and experience with digital data collection platforms and qualitative analysis.
• Experience working with or evaluating transnational civil society networks or alliances.
• Effective time and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage sensitively with diverse stakeholders.
• Full professional fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is required.

• At least 5 years relevant experience including demonstrated experience in GBV/SRHR/TFGBV programming, including content development and/or training design.
• Deep understanding of the GBV guiding principles, safety by design, and what it means to provide a survivor-centered response
• Practical experience in providing remote/digital support to survivors of online violence, including case triage, safety planning and referral.
• Experience in developing or operationalizing digital support services, preferably online helplines, digital response mechanisms, or survivor support services
• Experience conducting desk-based or mixed-methods research/situational analysis, preferably on GBV or digital rights topics.
• Demonstrated experience developing context-specific training materials and participatory exercises, and adapting and delivering training to diverse audiences in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops and webinars
• Demonstrated understanding of issues related to safety by design, confidentiality, personal data protection and other concerns related to the collection and management of sensitive data
• Familiarity with the  legal and policy contexts related to GBV/TFGBV within the Asia and Pacific Regions is an asset.
• Prior experience working with the UN system is an advantage.
• Experience of working with local civil society organizations, women-led organizations, community networks and frontline actors in humanitarian or conflict-affected settings
• Excellent computer skills: Google Workspace Suite or MS Word, Excel, and database software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required

• Master's Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Human Rights, or another relevant Social Sciences field. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian and/or development programming within Uganda and demonstrated experience in gender equality, social inclusion, protection mainstreaming, safeguarding, and accountability programming.
• Experience working with NGOs, community-based organizations, government institutions, and humanitarian coordination structures.
• Proven experience in staff capacity building, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring.
• Experience in designing and conducting assessments, monitoring visits, and programme quality reviews.
• Strong understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, protection mainstreaming, safeguarding, AAP, and conflict-sensitive programming.
• Good knowledge of humanitarian principles, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and Human Rights-Based Approaches (PANEL Principles).
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and multicultural teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Commitment to DCA's values, Code of Conduct, and safeguarding principles.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of relevant local languages in the West Nile region is an added advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within programme areas.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a valid riding permit is an added advantage.

• Design Research & Mixed-Method Research Mastery: Demonstrates mastery of design research, qualitative and quantitative synthesis, and ethnographic field methods, with proven success in managing multiple complex research projects simultaneously.
• Autonomy & Strategic Leadership: Requires no instruction on routine work and operates with complete autonomy on complex organizational initiatives. Makes high-impact strategic decisions independently.
• IRB & Compliance Expertise: Deep understanding of ethical research protocols, IRB application processes, informed consent procedures, and human subjects protection.
• System Building & Prioritization: Inherently displays best practices in delegation and team management, establishing systems and structures across teams to enable seamless research operations.
• Adaptability & Complex Problem Solving: Creatively shifts approaches when facing unexpected field obstacles; demonstrates best practices in navigating barriers and anticipating future challenges.
• High Emotional Intelligence & Mentorship: Models best practices in professional relationship building, mentoring team members, managing performance improvements, and navigating sensitive interpersonal dynamics with ease.
• Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI): Models culturally competent ways of working; recognizes and addresses personal and structural biases, creates safe spaces for dialogue, and elevates marginalized voices safely and ethically.

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in design research, user research, qualitative field research, or ethnographic research.Experience conducting such  in the economic empowerment sector is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated track record of leading end-to-end design research initiatives—from field immersion and protocol design to executive-level presentation.
• Proven experience preparing and managing IRB applications and working directly with local PIs, ethics committees, or research approval boards.
• Demonstrated experience building research systems, toolkits, or operational frameworks used across multiple teams or departments.
• Substantial experience supervising, training, and mentoring researchers and cross-functional project staff.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with a portfolio showcasing complex research synthesis translated into clear, actionable frameworks
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time to field sites across Sub-Saharan Africa
• Proficiency with collaborative research synthesis tools (e.g., Miro, Mural, Figma, Dedoose, NVivo).

• Degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Social Marketing/ Behavioural Sciences, social anthropology  or a related field. 
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in GBV prevention, behavior change programming, male engagement, gender- and/or community organising programming. 
• Proven experience in adapting and contextualizing  social change curriculum materials for diverse cultural settings. 
• Familiarity with women-led and partner-centered approaches to protection and social change programming,  
• Familiarity with the Ethiopian humanitarian context; knowledge of Amharic or other relevant local languages is an asset. 
• Familiarity with the EMAP curriculum is a plus. 
• Fluency in English. 
• Strong facilitation, communication, and cross-cultural skills, and an ability to translate program experience into clear written learning.

• An advanced degree in political science, law, gender studies, public policy, human rights or related field.
• Proven experience developing organisational policies, Code of Conduct, safeguarding frameworks, or similar governance instruments.
• Demonstrated experience working on issues related to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), violence against women in politics (VAWP), and safeguarding measures, including familiarity with referral pathways.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills in English. 
• Detail-orientated in work ethic, with a discipline to ensure the research method is of high quality. 

• Are team-oriented and inclusive leaders.
• Treat others with respect and empathy.
• Are good listeners and demonstrate understanding.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Make sound decisions, even under pressure.
• Maintains confidentiality and applies survivor-centered judgement in sensitive situations
• Lead with openness, transparency, and integrity

• Education level: Masters in Gender studies, Development Studies or any related Social Sciences
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in designing, managing, and providing technical oversight to GBV programmes in humanitarian and development contexts, including at least two years in a senior technical or leadership role. Experience in Somalia or a comparable context is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in working with and strengthening the technical and institutional capacities of local partners, including through mentoring, coaching, and capacity development.
• Demonstrated experience in developing high-quality donor proposals, concept notes, budgets, and narrative reports, with a strong understanding of donor requirements and compliance standards.
• Fluency in Somali and strong professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

• University degree in a related field (Social Science, Development Studies, etc.).

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Social Science, Development Studies, Protection, or related field – preferred.

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in civilian protection, humanitarian response, child protection, human rights, or community development.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment with competing priorities and limited resources.
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural settings with diverse teams and stakeholders, including local authorities, civil society, and communities.
• Experience in conflict-affected or post-conflict environments is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in community engagement, mobilization, or organizing is highly desirable.

• Proven experience in protection analysis, including the ability to identify trends, assess risks, and articulate protection concerns
• Understanding of the Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) methodology is considered a strong asset
• Strong understanding of civilian protection and human rights frameworks
• Analytical and report writing skills, with the ability to translate complex field data into clear, actionable recommendations
• Experience and readiness to develop and deliver the current and new trainings in various topics related to civilian protection.
• Fluent in Ukrainian language, able to communicate in oral and written English language, Russian language is asset.

• Practical experience in programme or project management support within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, including managing reporting deadlines and coordinating inputs across teams.
• Strong data management and organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to maintain project tracking systems, workplan trackers, and reporting trackers to a high standard of accuracy.
• Experience supporting funder reporting cycles for grant-funded programmes (experience with philanthropic funders such as the Mastercard Foundation desirable), including narrative and financial reporting.
• Good skills in data analysis, financial tracking (budget versus actuals), and budget administration, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and follow up systematically across diverse workstreams.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Monday.com, MS Project, or equivalent) and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage data and documentation electronically and work effectively with digital platforms and tools.
• Excellent communication skills; a collaborative team player.

• Provide strategic leadership for community education and prevention work, ensuring programmes are high-quality, coherent and grounded in WGN’s feminist, trauma-informed, anti-racist and intersectional values.
  
  
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering reflective practice, collective care, accountability and a supportive, learning-focused working culture.
  
  
• Hold responsibility for safeguarding across community education and prevention activity, ensuring safe, consistent and survivor-centred practice across all delivery.
  
  
• Drive programme development and improvement using survivor voice, community insight, data and sector learning to strengthen impact and innovation.
  
  
• Build and sustain strong partnerships and external relationships across community organisations, statutory services, education settings and VAWG sector networks, while representing WGN externally and contributing to income generation and sustainability.
  
  

• Experience developing and implementing youth-focused programs or campaigns.
•  Proven track record of working directly with young people in various capacities. 
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and impact; CRM management and data/ evidence gathering, delivery of KPIs and reporting to funders 
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures in a youth setting 
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and inclusivity, with experience in working with diverse youth populations. 
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire young people. 
• Genuine passion for youth advocacy and engagement, with a commitment to empowering young people. 
• Ability to facilitate workshops, discussions, and training sessions effectively.  
• Awareness of issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, particularly trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people.