ACTIONAID NIGERIA: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT WOMEN PEER EDUCATION PROGRAMME EVALUATION AND CURRICULUM UPDATE

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Expression of Interest
  • Post Date: February 16, 2024
Job Description

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT WOMEN PEER EDUCATION PROGRAMME EVALUATION AND CURRICULUM UPDATE

ActionAid Nigeria is seeking to engage a qualified and experienced feminist curriculum development expert to support the Women Peer Education Programme. The consultant will be responsible for evaluating the program across states, engaging with ActionAid’s partners,  beneficiaries and communities to assess its effectiveness, and collaborating with the women’s rights team to develop an updated version of the program manual.

Objectives:

The primary objectives of this consultancy are:

    • To conduct an evaluation of the Women Peer Education Programme across multiple states to assess its impact, effectiveness, and relevance.
    • To conduct consultations with program beneficiaries to gather feedback on their experiences, benefits gained, challenges faced, and recommendations for improvement.
    • To work with the women’s rights team to develop an updated version of the program manual incorporating feminist perspectives, best practices, and lessons learned from the evaluation.

Scope of Work:

The consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks:

    • Reviewing existing program materials, including the current manual and relevant documentation.
    • Conducting an evaluation of the Women Peer Education Programme across states, assessing its implementation, outcomes, and impact.
    • Organizing and conducting consultations with program beneficiaries to gather qualitative data on their experiences and perceptions.
    • Analyzing feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders to identify key areas for improvement and innovation.
    • Collaborating closely with the women’s rights team to integrate feminist perspectives, principles, and approaches into the updated program manual.
    • Developing a detailed plan for the revision of the program manual, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
    • Presenting findings, recommendations, and the updated manual to relevant stakeholders for feedback and validation.

Duration: The consultancy is expected to last 1-2 months, depending on the complexity of the evaluation and curriculum development process.

Deliverables: The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:

    • Evaluation report summarizing findings from the program assessment and consultations with beneficiaries.
    • Revised program manual incorporating feminist perspectives, updated content, and recommendations for improvement.
    • Presentation materials for sharing findings, recommendations, and the updated manual with stakeholders.

Qualifications and Expertise: The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and expertise:

    • Demonstrated y years’ experience in curriculum development, particularly in the context of gender equality, women’s empowerment, and feminist pedagogy.
    • Expertise in conducting program evaluations, qualitative research methodologies, and stakeholder consultations.
    • In-depth understanding of women’s rights issues, gender dynamics, and intersectionality.
    • Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and foster participatory processes.
    • Familiarity with peer education models and community-based interventions is desirable.
    • Experience working in Nigeria or similar contexts is preferred.

Reporting: The consultant will report to the [Niri Goyit, WVL Manager] and collaborate closely with the women’s rights team throughout the consultancy.

Evaluation: The consultant’s performance will be evaluated based on the quality of deliverables, adherence to timelines, collaboration with stakeholders, and overall contribution to the objectives of the consultancy.

Location: Gombe, Imo, Kwara, Bauch, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kogi, FCT and Lagos State

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a detailed proposal outlining their approach, methodology, work plan, qualifications, and relevant experience, along with a CV and samples of previous work. The deadline for submissions is 28th February 2024.

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