Purpose of consultancy:
Assess the progress toward the implementation of the 10 years anniversary of AADPD following the national guideline in collaboration with UNFPA, UNECA, AUC and ensure consultation of key selected national stakeholders.
Background
The ICPD@30 review, culminating in April 2024 at the 57th Session of Commission on Population and Development, is being undertaken in all the regions. In Africa, it is aligned with the 10-year review of the implementation of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD), a framework that localizes the ICPD Programme of Action for the continent. The ICPD@30 review will therefore be closely linked to the 10 years review of the AADPD implementation; hence it is referred to as ICPD@30/AADPD@10 review process.
The Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD) was adopted by African Ministers at the Africa Regional Conference on Population and Development held in Addis Ababa from October 3-4, 2013, and endorsed by African Heads of State at the African Union Executive Council in 2014. This declaration provides region-specific guidance on population and development in Africa, and guidelines for the full implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) beyond 2014 in Africa.
The declaration comprises a total of 88 priority measures (commitments) grouped under six pillars: 1. Dignity and Equality; 2. Health; 3. Place and Mobility; 4. Governance; 5. Data and Statistics; 6. Partnership and International Cooperation.
The year 2023 marks the 10 years since the adoption of the AADPD and a continental and series of national review will take place with technical support of UNFPA, AUC and UNECA in collaboration with national stakeholders in member states. The Review aims to assess and report on progress on implementation of the commitments contained in the Declaration, with a view towards highlighting the gains, gaps, best practices, and challenges as depicted by the data and evidence from a policy perspective.
This review is intended to highlight evidence-based recommendations that can (i) accelerate progress on implementation at the national and continental level (ii) assist African countries towards actualizing the vision of the AADPD and (iii) pave the way to harness a demographic dividend, advance human rights and ultimately attain sustainable development, in line with Sustainable Development Goals and African Union Agendas 2030 and 2063 respectively.
The AADPD Operational Guide for Monitoring and Evaluation (AADPD OG) was adopted during the second meeting of the Specialized Technical Committee on Health, Population and Drug Control (STC-HPDC-2) held in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), March 23-24, 2017. The Operational guide informed and was used for the 5-year review of AADPD follows the dual approach of “micro-monitoring” (i.e., tracking the implementation of individual commitments) and “macro-evaluation” (i.e., assessment of progress on policies).
For the ADDPD@10 the Operational Guide and national monitoring guideline outline the modus of operandi. The review processes will also be inspired by (i) guidance notes from the UNFPA ICPD30 Secretariat, (ii) the Africa Common position on Population and development (June 2022) and (iii) impact of mega trends.
The review process led by AU Commission and will receive operational support by UNFPA, UNECA and a designated CSO lead to be confirmed.
UNFPA and UNECA will provide monitoring tools and support member states to prepare National Reports, with oversight from the AUC. UNECA supported by UNFPA will be responsible for consolidating the regional report – African Continent AADPD@10 Review Report and following transmission by AUC, UNECA will be tasked with submission to the global level.
To this end, the UNFPA Rwanda country office-with support from the Regional Office and UNECA-Rwanda in collaboration with The Ministry of Health is in the process of recruiting a national expert to support the conduct of the review at the national level
Scope of work:
The expected outcome of the consultancy will include:
- Lead and facilitate the activities for the preparation of the national report in accordance with the national reporting guideline. Conduct desk research on relevant policies, programs and strategies and compile data in order to conduct the micro and macro assessment as per national guidance document: (a) inform the micro-monitoring of pertaining to the micro-monitoring of Country commitments based on the Operational Guide for Implementing and Monitoring of the AADPD beyond 2014; (b) inform the macro-evaluation of the AADPD.
- Support national counterparts and/or established platforms to (a) draft the national review report based on the suggested national report structure and content proposed in the national AADPD10 Review Report Guidelines (b) incorporate views and information coming from various sources (notably diverse civil society organizations, including feminist organizations, women-led organizations, youth groups, human rights defenders, associations of people living disability academia, private sectors, and UN Agencies etc.) including those left behind and/or running the risk of being left behind , and (c) complementing the collected data.
- Facilitate national consultations and dialogue processes on key national review reports findings, in the form and manner which will be decided by national counterparts and the respective technical assistance partners (UNFPA, ECA, and others).
- Assist in the national validation of key national review findings, present the initial findings, and incorporate relevant feedback prior to the finalization of the report.
Duration and working schedule:
The consultant will work from 27th June to 25th July 2023 for a total of 20 working days
Place where services are to be delivered:
The consultant will be based in Kigali and may be required to conduct field visits as requested by the necessity of data collection, national consultation/dialogue as well as the validation process.
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered:
- Inception report and Collection information plan by 30 June 2023
- Draft Report by 17th July and presentation of key findings
- Facilitate Validation workshop.
- Final report of the consultancy by July 25th (electronic) (Full payment)
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:
Regular check-in by the core group (GoR and UNECA, UNFPA) steering the conduct and validation of the national review report
Supervisory arrangements:
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative.
Expected travel:
Nationwide travels may be required
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:
- An advanced degree or equivalent level in one of the following fields: Demography, social sciences, political science, Social Policy, Public health, Humanitarian, Law, or other related relevant expertise.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in performing the similar assignments in the areas of SRH, and Population and Development.
- Experience of working on the AADPD/ICPD review process and with AUC or other international/regional bodies.
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts and experience working with national governments, the UN and the African Union is an added advantage.
- Languages: Fluency in written and oral English is required.
Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:
UNFPA will support all logistics as needed
Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:
- APPDPD 5-YEAR review report
- Operational Guide for Implementing and Monitoring of The Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development Beyond 2014
- The National Report Guidelines will provide further technical detail.
How to apply:
UNFPA will only respond to those applicants in whom we have further interest.
Application deadline: 24June 2023, 17h00 GMT time.
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training) or other fee, or request information on applicants’ bank accounts or HIV status.
