Individual Consultant for the Development of monitoring framework for the GBV-SRH Integrated models

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Development of monitoring framework for the GBV-SRH Integrated models

Purpose of consultancy:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA works towards achieving the three transformative results: end preventable maternal deaths, end unmet need for family planning and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

UNFPA is the lead UN agency that expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy sexual and reproductive lives. To read more about UNFPA, please go to: UNFPA about us

Within its context of work in Lebanon, and as part of its mandate, UNFPA works to promote universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and to include mitigation/response to Gender Based Violence (GBV) services through an integrated approach. .  This is meant to ensure that women at risk and/or survivors of GBV can obtain the needed SRH and GBV services at the same facility or through a functional referral mechanism irrespective of the levels/types of required services.  By doing so, it is expected that adolescent girls and women can maximize their access to a comprehensive package that meets their SRH and GBV needs including in emergency situations.

Between 2017 and 2018, UNFPA Lebanon piloted a GBV-SRH integrated approach among 4 partners and consisting of a diverse service/information package including SRH, psychosocial support, GBV case management, safe space and legal services either on site and/or through identified referral pathways. The pilot approach was evaluated and demonstrated effective, timely and impactful results as well as improved SRH and GBV outcomes. Building on the pilot and evaluation of the approach, four models for integration were developed by UNFPA Lebanon in addition to an assessment tool that allows classification of health facilities under each of these 4 models based on selective criteria. Accordingly, and since 2022 UNFPA initiated a roll out of the GBV/SRH integrated approach in its program. 

Based on the above and to ensure a more coherent and complementary approach for reinforcing the integrated approach both theoretically and practically, this consultancy aims to develop a sound and adapted-to-context monitoring, evaluation, and learning system, including a set of SMART indicators for each of the 4 models.

Scope of work:

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

The consultant will work closely with UNFPA to carry out the following tasks:

1. Prepare an action plan with a timeline of activities to be carried out under this consultancy
2. Hold meeting with UNFPA to ensure clarity on the TORs and expected outcome and results
3. Conduct desk review for relevant documents including the  GBV/SRH integrated resources developed by UNFPA Lebanon i.e. the main fundamental principles of GBV-SRH integration in health care facilities at primary health care level, the 4 models, the evaluation of the GBV-SRH integration pilot project, the tools and recent assessment of the SRH/GBV integration and the strategic plan results framework
4. Conduct KII with UNFPA partners implementing GBV-SRH integrated approach to better understand the monitoring frameworks used by the partners and reporting on the integration
5. Conduct a field visit to the GBV/SRH integrated program to understand the implementation part
6. Based on (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) above, develop a framework that determines the set of indicators under each of the 4 models in the RH/GBV integrated package
7. Conduct meeting with programme leads on the framework
8. Present an analytical report synthesizing the results of this consultancy and including a results framework  that presents the set of  indicators for each of the 4 models
9. Present the findings in a technical meeting

Duration working schedule:

20 working days (From April 3^rd  to May 8^th  2023)

Place where services are to be delivered:

Lebanon

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

Delivery Date: May 8th, 2023.

All deliverables will be submitted electronically in English

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

The consultant will deliver the tasks based on milestones and deliverables agreed upon and reflected in the contract terms. These deliverables include reporting requirements as well as a timeline. 

Supervisory arrangements:

The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the Head of office and in close collaboration with the UNFPA team (Humanitarian coordinator, SRH programme Specialist, GBV programme Specialist and the M&E analyst)

Expected travel:

NA

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

The Consultant should fulfil the following requirements:

Education: Master’s degree in public health, gender studies, social sciences, or other relevant specialty.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of extensive experiences in conducting assessment, research and program monitoring and evaluation including in both the humanitarian and/or development sectors.
•  Extensive experience and knowledge in the fields of health/SRH and protection/GBV is essential
• Knowledge of the Lebanese health system is an asset
• Working with international organizations/ UN agencies/ donors is an asset.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent Arabic and English spoken and written skills

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

• Relevant documents
• Continuous guidance
• Review of documents

Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:

N/A

Signature of Requesting Officer in Hiring Office: Maguy Ghanem

Date: March 17,, 2023

Application process and deadline

Interested candidates may apply online by providing: 

• Most updated CV
• Updated P11 (click here)
• Cover letter mentioning the relevance of past/current experience with the requirements of the consultancy
• Mention in the email subject the post title and number

The above documents must be sent to bids_lbn@unfpa.org  by no later than 26 March 2023 Candidates who fail to submit the required documents above will not be considered for review. UNFPA Lebanon will only be responsible to respond to those applicants submitting the required documents above and in which there is further interest. ONLY individual consultants, not companies, are eligible to apply.

Candidates assessed by the panel and considered to be eligible for the appointment but who are not selected for this vacant post may be offered an assignment to another position at the same/lower grade provided that they meet the minimum qualifications required.