Mid-Term Reviewer for 7th Country Programme (PNG) - National IC

Overview

Support a comprehensive, independent mid-term assessment of the 7th Country Programme’s progress, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability. Play an instrumental role in bridging international evaluation frameworks with the practical, on-the-ground realities of Papua New Guinea.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the desk review of programme documents.
• Conduct key informant interviews and focus group discussions.
• Provide national perspectives on local socio-political and cultural nuances.
• Assist in formulating review questions and reconstructing the Country Programme Theory of Change.
• Manage local logistical arrangements and coordinate field missions.
• Contribute to drafting the Inception Report, Draft MTR Report, and Final MTR Report.
• Jointly evaluate all 5 core outputs, cross-cutting themes, and the new demographic change outcome.
• Assist in delivering the stakeholder Validation Workshop.

Required Experience

At least 5–7 years of progressive professional experience in conducting or supporting evaluations or research in the field of development for UN agencies or international organizations. Demonstrated expertise and technical familiarity in the fields of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) or Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response within the Papua New Guinea context. Strong technical and analytical capacities with a firm understanding of the UNFPA mandate or the ICPD agenda.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in Public Health, Population Studies, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related social science field.

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