National Consultant – Mid-Term Review of WASH Gender Landscape Analysis (GALA)

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 home‑based with occasional travel to Kaduna and Adamawa and will last three months.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive mid‑term review of the GALA using mixed‑methods, gender‑responsive and participatory approaches.
• Assess progress, identify gaps, and provide evidence‑based recommendations for adaptive programme management.
• Design and implement qualitative data collection tools, including key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs).
• Apply Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) principles to evaluate outcomes and impact.
• Collaborate with the Gender and Development Manager, the WASH Officer, government agencies, UN partners, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare and present a detailed review report with actionable insights.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Health, WASH Engineering, Social Sciences or related fields.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in public health, WASH, gender equality and social inclusion, or community development.
• Proven experience conducting gender analyses, assessments or evaluations, preferably in the WASH sector.
• Strong background in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, including design of mid‑term or end‑line evaluations.
• Extensive experience with qualitative research methodologies and participatory approaches.

Required skills

• Gender analysis
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
• Qualitative research methods (KIIs, FGDs, participatory techniques)
• Report writing and data synthesis

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence UNICEF’s WASH programmes in Nigeria.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organization.
• Competitive consultancy fee.