Individual Consultancy to Conduct an In-depth Analysis of Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

The Position:

• The Individual Consultancy to Conduct an In-depth analysis of Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya  will work under the direct supervision of the Population Data Specialist UNFPA Kenya in consultation with the UNFPA Gender Advisor. Technical officers from UNFPA, the Anti FGM Board and the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action will review and provide inputs to the reports and the policy briefs. 

Job Purpose:

• UNFPA is seeking services of an individual consultant to conduct an in-depth analysis of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya that will provide evidence on the factors associated with the rise or decline of the FGM practice in the country. Additionally, the consultant will develop a brief on the key finding of the analysis for policy advocacy.

You would be responsible for:

• Desk review: Conduct desk review of published and grey literature and data on FGM. This will provide the background and factors that have been found to contribute to the increase or decrease in FGM at national level, sub-national level and within different communities.
• Data analysis: Examine and analyze data from all KDHS reports 1989-2022) and all available administrative and project data on FGM. The data will be synthesized and triangulated to provide accurate inference that will be used to inform policy review. 
• Develop high-quality knowledge products: 
  • A comprehensive analytical report: Deliver a detailed report with findings, data visualizations, and actionable recommendations on FGM in Kenya.
  • A policy brief on key findings with recommendations for policy and programme interventions. 

The outline of the two documents will be agreed with UNFPA to ensure comprehensive coverage of the areas of focus and content as well as ensuring that the content aligns with the intended audience.

The scope of work and expected deliverables include: 

The consultant will deliver the following products during the consultancy period:

• Inception report: The report will detail the consultant’s understanding of the proposed assignment; provide detailed methodology of undertaking the review of literature and data collection and analysis; and a proposed outline of both the report and the policy brief.
• A Draft analytical report: A detailed report with findings, data visualizations, and actionable recommendations on FGM in Kenya.
• A presentation to the UNFPA technical team on the draft report.
• A final analytical report: Final report incorporating inputs and comments from UNFPA review and other technical reviews.
• A policy brief on key findings with recommendations for policy and programme interventions.

Consultancy duration: 24 days to be accomplished on or before 16 December, 2024

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Masters degree in any of the following areas: Gender and Development,  Demography/population studies, Sociology, social sciences, Public Health.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 10 years of experience in gender programming with a strong emphasis on FGM and/or other harmful practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative data analysis, particularly in gender related data. 
• Excellent analytical, report writing and communication skills.
• Experience working with UNFPA or other UN agencies is an asset. 

Languages: 

• Fluent in written and spoken English and  Kiswahili

Other requirement 

• The consultant will be expected to undertake some mandatory courses (if not done previously) such as Security (BESAFE), Fraud and Corruption Awareness and Prevention-Anti-Fraud, the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Closing date: 20 Nov 2024