Sustaining the Gains Joint Programme Baseline Survey Consultant

The Consultant will be responsible for conducting the Baseline Survey for the Sustaining the Gains Joint Programme. The Baseline Survey will help to establish both qualitative and quantitative Key Markers of Success for the Joint Programme, provide an independent analysis of the Programme's Theory of Change and Results Framework, and provide qualitative knowledge and information to the Joint Programme inter-agency team on strategic and emerging issues to be considered during the implementation of the programme's interventions. The specific objectives of the survey are: To support an independent analysis of the Theory of Change (ToC) and Results Framework and provide information for the confirmation and/or refinement of the milestones and targets in the programme's Results Framework; To identify the Key Markers of Success that can emanate from the programme's interventions; To assess the potential impact of the programme's interventions on strengthening gender equality accountability mechanisms and systems in Zimbabwe; To identify potential constraints and opportunities for the sustainability of the Joint Programme's initiatives by different stakeholders. The Consultant will be reporting to the UN Women Deputy Country Representative and will be supported by the UN Women Joint Programme Coordinator and the Inter-Agency Programme Team. The UN Women Zimbabwe Deputy Country Representative will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues. The Consultant will be responsible for the following deliverables: An inception report that provides the approach and methodology to be used by the consultant to undertake the assignment in accordance with the objectives of the study; Conducting the surveys, interviews, consultations as per the agreed methodology for gathering quantitative and qualitative information; Interactions with and presentations to the Sustaining the Gains Inter-Agency Joint Programme Team, coordinated by UN Women, Joint Programme Inter-Ministerial Coordination Mechanism, Programme Steering Committee; Final approved Baseline Study Report and prepared PowerPoint Presentations. The Consultant will be expected to work remotely using her/his own computer and office facilities and supplies but may access UN Women's office whenever required within the scope of this assignment. This assignment requires no official travel.

How to Apply:
Consultancy reports should be provided in both print and electronic versions in English, along with a detailed description of the fulfilled tasks according to the Terms of Reference and deliverables to be submitted. Analytical documents, reports and other materials developed by experts should be submitted as justification for payment.