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

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.