• Strong knowledge of government policy and decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of gender equity, gender-based violence, women’s economic participation and security, multiculturalism, anti-racism and inclusion.
• Experience interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data, synthesizing research findings and stakeholder perspectives, and developing evidence-informed policy options and recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience engaging colleagues across government, other orders of government and external stakeholders, with sound judgment in complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Project planning, coordination and implementation.
• Ability to assess risks, impacts and policy implications.
• Executive briefing and communication skills.
• Strong political acuity, strategic thinking and relationship-building skills, including the ability to communicate with various partners, navigate competing interests and build consensus on shared policy priorities.

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Project Summary

Position Overview

Qualifications

• Some experience in an administrative job for a complex and fast-paced organization 
• Experience working with MS Office suite, especially Outlook, and including Copilot, Claude, and other AI tools is strongly preferred 
• Experience setting priorities and meeting deadlines while balancing multiple competing priorities 
• Strong initiative, organizational skills, and ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally while remaining flexible to changing tasks and priorities 
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to build and maintain productive working relationships in matrixed environments 

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public policy, public administration, social policy, development or another relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in drafting national policies, strategies, action plans, programmes for government.
• Demonstrated experience in gender analysis and mainstreaming gender equality into policies, programmes, results frameworks or monitoring systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing or reviewing results frameworks, indicators and/or monitoring arrangements.

• Fluency in Vietnamese, with strong Vietnamese writing skills, is required.

• At least five years of relevant experience in MEL for donor-funded development programmes, including responsibility for the MEL cycle from design and indicator development through data collection, analysis, reporting, evaluation and learning.
• Bachelor’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, development studies, statistics, economics, water/environmental management or another relevant field. 
• Relevant professional training or certification in monitoring and evaluation is required.
• Experience using mixed-methods approaches and analysing both quantitative and qualitative data, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, administrative data and qualitative outcome evidence.
• Experience measuring programme outcomes and institutional or systems change, and translating evidence into practical recommendations for programme adaptation and decision-making.
• Strong skills in data management, analysis and visualisation, and advanced skills in data analytics digital data collection, database development and maintenance, spreadsheets and MEL tools. 
• Experience coordinating MEL across multiple partners or geographic locations and strengthening the capacity of colleagues or partner organisations.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, attention to detail and ability to work independently, collaboratively and to deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to undertake need-based travel to the five target counties and work in dynamic field contexts.

• Designing and conducting qualitative interviews with key staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Consolidating findings into a comprehensive, high-quality end-year report.
• Presenting a report, no less than 30 pages by end of consultancy period.
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• Extensive experience in report writing, program evaluation, or documentation for donor-funded initiatives.
• Strong interviewing, qualitative data collection, and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated, dedicated, and capable of working under tight deadlines.

• Completion of secondary education is required. 

• At least 7 years (or 4 years in case of Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in administration, procurement, HR, or logistic support service is required. 
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required. 
• Knowledge of UN Women/UNDP procurement and financial rules and regulation is an additional advantage. 
• Work experience in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment is desirable. 
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable. 

• Fluency in English and Armenian languages is required. 

•  MA/S or equivalent experience in development studies, international relations, women’s studies, gender studies, sociology or other social science discipline. 
•  At least seven years’ experience in gender, youth and social dynamics development work at the community level. 
•  Experience developing and conducting gender training, gender/youth/social dynamics mainstreaming and engaging in gender advocacy.  
•  10 plus years in Senior Program level positions
•  Understanding of donor regulations, compliance requirements, and program management systems for large development programs.
•  Demonstrated experience in gender equality, safeguarding, social inclusion, women's empowerment, youth development, protection, or related technical leadership roles
•  Experience supporting gender equality, social inclusion, youth empowerment, safeguarding, protection, economic development, resilience, or community development programs.
•  Demonstrated capacity to lead the collection, analysis and utilization of information from a broad range of sources to ensure effective integration of gender and youth concerns throughout the program’s duration. 
•  In-depth understanding of gender, age and other locally significant socio-cultural factors in the context of food and nutrition security and resilience programming. 
•  Skills in participatory learning and facilitating collaborative problem-solving.  
•  Prior humanitarian and/or development experience working in a context similar to Nigeria. 
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.  
•  Excellent computer skills (especially Microsoft office applications) and ability to use information technology as a tool and resource. 

• Inclusive programme strategy and design
• Training design, facilitation and skill transfer
• Safeguarding and survivor-centered practise
• Stakeholder influence and cross-team collaboration
• Execution and project management