National Consultant for Mid-Term Review of WASH Gender Landscape Analysis

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a National Consultant to lead a mid‑term review of the WASH Gender Landscape Analysis (GALA) in Nigeria. The assignment is a three‑month, home‑based consultancy with occasional travel to Kaduna and Adamawa to support field activities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a mixed‑methods, gender‑responsive review of the GALA to assess progress and identify gaps.
• Design and implement data‑collection tools, including key‑informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs).
• Analyse findings and produce actionable recommendations for adaptive programme management.
• Coordinate with UNICEF’s Gender and Development Manager, WASH Officer, and local stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and quality assurance procedures.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Health, WASH Engineering, or related fields.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in public health, WASH, gender equality, or community development.
• Proven experience conducting gender analyses and MEL evaluations, preferably in WASH.
• Experience working with government agencies, UN bodies, NGOs, and community groups in low‑resource settings.

Required skills

• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) methodology
• Qualitative research methods (KIIs, FGDs, participatory approaches)
• Gender analysis and feminist evaluation techniques
• WASH sector expertise

What we offer

• Three‑month fixed‑term contract
• Remote work with travel allowances for field visits
• Opportunity to influence UNICEF’s gender‑responsive WASH programming
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organization