Governance and GESI Consultant - Nepalese National

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At Itad, we work to make international development as effective as possible to improve more lives. We have done so since 1984. This means giving organisations the information and insight they need to make development work smarter and produce better results. It is complex, meticulous monitoring and evaluation work involving many different stakeholders across many different scenarios – exactly the kind of challenge on which we thrive. We work with governments, non-profits, universities, foundations and the private sector to support organisational learning and programme adaptation across a wide variety of international development contexts. To learn more about Itad, please visit our website: www.itad.com

Location

Kathmandu and some travel outside of Kathmandu to other provinces

Description of Consultancy

USAID Learning for Development Activity is a five-year contract with USAID/Nepal to provide monitoring, evaluation, learning, knowledge management, and strategic communications services to the Mission. The Learning for Development Activity is implemented by Bixal and Itad.

Itad is seeking a short-term technical consultant that specializes in Governance and Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) for an upcoming Governance survey that will be undertaken by the Learning For Development Activity across all seven provinces in Nepal. This is a short-term consultancy and will run from June -December 2023. The expected Level of Effort is 35-40 days (estimated) from June-December 2023.

The Governance survey will provide baseline value to the USAID Nepal’s Performance Management Plan indicators as well as information on current local context with respect to Development Objective 1: More Effective, Participatory, and Equitable Democratic Ecosystem and cross-cutting learning questions. The survey will provide information on the current context of democratic systems, equality under the law and the citizens' engagement in democratic process. The survey will pay attention to inclusion of citizens in civic and political life, and improvement of the government’s ability to respond to public needs and demands.

Duties and responsibilities

The Governance and GESI consultant will support the Team Leader on all aspects of the survey which includes but is not limited to, development of methodological approach, development research tools, review of fieldwork handbook and support during the training of field staff, analysis and deliverable development. The Governance and GESI consultant will also assist with dissemination activities as required.

Throughout all activities for the survey the Governance and GESI consultant provide technical expertise related to governance and gender and social inclusion, ensuring that they are addressed and integrated properly technically speaking, and the approach, tools, and analysis are contextualized.

• Assist with the development of methodological approach and data collection tools
• Manage the IRB process for the tools
• Support in the development of the Design Report
• Review materials including the fieldwork manual and training materials
• Support on the training of field staff
• Oversee data collection
• Assist the Team Leader with analysis
• Contribute to the drafting and finalization of the deliverables
• Work with the Team Leader and Activity personnel in a collaborative manner
• Support on dissemination activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant sector including gender, international development, social science, or another relevant field, advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years experience working on Governance and Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) programs
• An in depth knowledge of governance and gender and social inclusion issues in Nepal
• At least 3 years’ experience in the monitoring, evaluation and learning sector ideally on governance or GESI programs
• Experience undertaking research with marginalized populations in Nepal
• Experience providing technical expertise to donor funded programs related to governance and GESI
• Fluency in English and Nepali is required
• Nepalese national

If you are interested in this consultancy, please email your CV that includes your daily rate in USD to Alexandra.cervini@itadinc.com with the subject line ‘Application for Governance and GESI Consultant’ by June 6th.

Itad is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.