The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting applications from experienced consultants for a mid-term review (MTR) of its FGM regional programme. This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a pivotal initiative addressing harmful practices and gender-based violence in Southeast Asia.
The role is fully remote, allowing global experts in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) to participate. The consultancy supports UNFPA’s mission to ensure every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
About the Programme
The DFAT-funded “Breaking the Silence on FGM/C in Southeast Asia” programme, implemented by UNFPA in partnership with UNICEF, aims to:
- Increase accountability among regional stakeholders
- Reduce harmful practices like FGM/C
- Strengthen evidence-based approaches to gender-based violence (GBV) prevention
This programme also integrates disability inclusion, youth engagement, and social behavioral change strategies, reflecting UNFPA’s commitment to intersectional approaches in humanitarian and development programming.
Scope of Work
The selected consultant will lead the mid-term review and programme assessment. Responsibilities include:
- Inception Report: Outline key review questions, methodologies, tools, sampling, and interview guides for target countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and regional offices)
- Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct key informant interviews and focus group discussions with UNFPA, UNICEF, DFAT, and other programme partners
- Mid-Term Review Report: Draft findings, lessons learned, and recommendations, including:
- Progress against planned outputs and activities
- Assessment of relevance, effectiveness, coordination, and sustainability
- Identification of bottlenecks, risks, and emerging best practices
- MERL Framework Updates: Amend and integrate two new countries (Maldives and Sri Lanka) into the regional framework
- Progress Narrative Report: Prepare a six-month progress report covering January–June 2026 activities
- Validation & Recommendations: Present findings at an online validation meeting with key stakeholders and provide actionable recommendations for the next programme cycle
Required Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning, particularly in gender-based violence and harmful practices. Key qualifications include:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in MEL, ideally within UN or international development settings
- Proven expertise in GBV, youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), or harmful practices
- Experience conducting high-quality programme evaluations and reviews
- Ability to develop and implement a Theory of Change, linking social and behavioral change interventions to measurable outcomes
- Competency in working with diverse types of quantitative and qualitative data
- Proven ability to design user-friendly reporting tools, templates, and activity logs
- Excellent written and oral English skills
Why This Opportunity Matters
This consultancy is a critical contribution to ending FGM/C in Southeast Asia and promoting gender equality globally. By participating in the MTR, the consultant will:
- Support evidence-based decision-making for UNFPA and regional partners
- Strengthen accountability and effectiveness of programmes addressing harmful practices
- Help ensure the programme is inclusive, intersectional, and sustainable
- Influence strategies that directly improve the lives of women and girls across the region
Application Details
- Organisation: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Location: Remote (global)
- Remuneration: Not disclosed
- Deadline to Apply: 25/03/2026
Key Takeaways
This consultancy represents an impactful and high-profile assignment for experts in monitoring, evaluation, and gender-based programming. It offers global professionals the chance to:
- Influence policies and programmes that prevent FGM/C and GBV
- Engage with UNFPA, UNICEF, and regional stakeholders
- Lead evaluations that inform programme planning, learning, and accountability
Conclusion
For specialists in gender equality, GBV, and harmful practices, the UNFPA FGM regional programme mid-term review consultancy is a high-impact, globally accessible opportunity. This role not only allows professionals to contribute to UNFPA’s mission but also ensures their work has tangible, measurable outcomes in advancing women’s and girls’ rights across Southeast Asia.
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