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

About the role

The consultant will lead a mid‑term review of the WASH Gender Landscape Analysis (GALA) for Nigeria. Working from home with occasional travel to Kaduna and Adamawa, the role supports UNICEF’s gender‑responsive WASH programming.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a mixed‑methods, gender‑responsive review of the GALA, assessing progress and identifying gaps.
• Design and implement qualitative data collection (KIIs, FGDs, participatory workshops) with government, UN agencies, NGOs and community stakeholders.
• Analyse findings, produce evidence‑based recommendations and brief the Gender and Development Manager and the WASH Officer.
• Apply Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) principles to inform adaptive programme management.
• Prepare a comprehensive report and presentation for UNICEF and partner agencies.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Health, WASH Engineering, Social Sciences or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in public health, WASH, gender equality and social inclusion.
• Proven experience conducting gender analyses and evaluations, preferably in WASH.
• Strong background in MEL and qualitative research methodologies.
• Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies and NGOs in low‑resource settings.

Required skills

• Gender analysis
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
• Mixed‑methods and qualitative research (KIIs, FGDs, participatory approaches)
• Report writing and presentation

What we offer

• Three‑month consultancy contract with UNICEF.
• Home‑based work arrangement with travel allowances.
• Opportunity to influence gender‑responsive WASH programming in Nigeria.