International Consultant to develop an implementation strategy and monitoring and evaluation strategy for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage

Background:
In 2024 UNFPA and UNICEF supported the National Secretariat for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy and Child Marriage to develop a National Strategy for the
Reducing Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage 2025-2030. The Strategy will be launched in February 2025. To ensure its successful implementation, an implementation plan covering the first three (3) years must be designed. Furthermore, a monitoring and evaluation framework must be developed to monitor its progress.

The consultant will be supervised by the Gender and Adolescent Health and Rights Specialist
 

Purpose of the consultancy:
The consultancy's purpose is to develop an implementation, monitoring, and evaluation strategy for reducing Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage, including a costed implementation plan for the roll-out of child and adolescent health and life skills (CAHLS) in Sierra Leone.

Scope of work:
Working in collaboration with the National Secretariat for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy and Child Marriage, key line ministries, and key partners. The
International Consultant will :
i. Develop an implementation strategy for the National Strategy for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage
ii. Develop a costed implementation plan for the rollout of the Child and Adolescent Health and Life Skills (CAHLS) curriculum in Sierra Leone.
iii. Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan for the National Strategy for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage

The deliverables of this consultancy will be submitted as follows:

• Phase 1 (10%) - Inception report outlining the methodology to execute the assignment including the relevant data collection tools to be utilized.
• Phase 2 (20%) - Draft Costed Implementation Plan for the Child and Adolescent Health and Life Skills (CAHLS) curriculum in Sierra Leone
• Phase 3 (20% )- Draft Implementation Strategy for the National Strategy for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage
• Phase 4 (10%) - Draft Monitoring and evaluation plan for the National Strategy for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage
• Phase 5 (10%) - Stakeholder Validation Workshop 
• Phase 6 (25%) - Final versions of the following document which reflect recommendations from the stakeholder validation workshop:
  1. Costed implementation plan for the Child and Adolescent Health and Life Skills (CAHLS) curriculum in Sierra Leone
  2. Implementation strategy for the National Strategy for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage
  3. Monitoring and evaluation plan for the National Strategy for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:
● Advanced University degree (Masters level) in public health, education, international development, gender studies or similar Experience
● At least seven (7) years of experience working in public health, education or related field
● Demonstrable five (5) years of experience in the development of implementation and monitoring strategies and plans
● Demonstrable experience working on multisectoral projects
● Prior experience working in Sierra Leone or West Africa

Language:
● Fluency in spoken and written English.
 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

    Exemplifying integrity, 

    Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

    Embracing cultural diversity, 

    Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

    Achieving results, 

    Being accountable, 

    Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

    Thinking analytically and strategically,

    Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

    Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

    Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

L   Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships

     Delivering results-based programme

     Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and, therefore, encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, Indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are also highly encouraged to apply. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of UNFPA's workforce—click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.