Company: UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive (UN/NGO)
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National Consultant: Mid-Term Review of UNFPA Malawi 9th Country Programme
Lilongwe, Malawi
Job Details
Position Overview
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Malawi is currently implementing its 9th Country Programme (CP, 2024-2028). This initiative supports the Malawian Government in achieving national objectives outlined in Malawi Vision 2063, the Malawi 2063 First 10-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1), the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, and the Programme of Action for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). As the CP reaches its midpoint in 2026, the Country Office (CO) requires a thorough Mid-Term Review (MTR) to ensure the programme remains relevant, efficient, effective, and sustainable.
The Malawi CO is navigating two significant shifts: Firstly, global strategic alignment necessitates adapting the 9th CP to align with new focus areas introduced in the UNFPA Global Strategic Plan (2026-2029). Secondly, resource constraints, influenced by changes in the funding landscape globally and locally, demand a critical review of the Results and Resources Framework (RRF) to ensure targets are realistic and achievable with available financial resources.
Your Impact
UNFPA stands as the lead United Nations agency dedicated to achieving a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 serves as a roadmap for resilience and renewal in a complex global environment, aiming to accelerate the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is advanced through four interconnected outcomes: addressing the unmet need for family planning, eliminating preventable maternal deaths, eradicating gender-based violence and harmful practices, and adapting to demographic changes through evidence-based and rights-based policies.
In an era where fundamental human rights are increasingly at risk, UNFPA seeks principled and ethical staff who embody international norms and standards and are prepared to defend them with courage and conviction. We are looking for individuals who can drive transformation, inspire action, deliver high-impact and sustainable results, and build strong external relations, communications, and partnerships in a dynamic development and funding landscape. Transparency, exceptional resource management, and a commitment to achieving excellence in programme outcomes are essential.
Job Purpose
The Mid-Term Review will provide the foundation for necessary adjustments, updating the 9th CP, including its Theory of Change (ToC) and RRF, to align with the new Strategic Plan and recent contextual shifts for the remainder of the programme cycle. This critical management exercise aims to recalibrate the 9th CP by ensuring its RRF and ToC are aligned with the new 2026-2029 SP and the evolving national funding landscape. To this end, the CO is seeking to engage a national consultant to conduct the Mid-Term Review of the 9th Country Programme.
Key Responsibilities
Activities Involved
The consultant will collaborate closely with the CO management team and engage with programme and operations teams. Guidance will be sought from UNFPA's East and Southern Africa Regional Office, particularly for the review of inception and findings reports. The process will involve a desk review of existing literature, interviews and focus group discussions with implementing partners, team reflection sessions, and a dissemination workshop with the CO team.
The MTR is designed to answer the following key questions. The consultant will refine and finalize these questions in the inception report, subject to approval by the Country Office.
Methodology
The review will primarily employ a qualitative methodology, incorporating desk reviews and the collection of secondary data from relevant reports, publications, websites, and other available documentation. The consultant is expected to utilize triangulation to ensure the validity of findings.
Additional Information
Interested candidates are requested to submit or provide a link to their two most recent evaluation or mid-term review reports.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
A Master's degree in Public Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation, Demography, Public Health, or a related field is required.
Knowledge and Experience:
Languages:
Proficiency in both Chichewa and English is required.
Compensation and Benefits:
The consultant will be remunerated according to UNFPA's consultancy payment guidelines.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA fosters a work environment that embodies the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to achieving gender parity within the organization and strongly encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to facilitate their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in appointment, training, compensation, and selection, irrespective of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are central to UNFPA's workforce philosophy - learn more by clicking here.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment are subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance, and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any fees for application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or any other aspect of the recruitment process, nor does it solicit applicants' bank account information.
Required Skills
Communication
Report writing
Skills
Strategic Planning
Communication skills
Report Writing
English
Chichewa