GESP Evidence and Learning Consultant

The GESP Evidence and Learning Consultant will lead the analysis, synthesis and dissemination of evidence and learning outputs from the GESP Programme. The consultant will finalize the cross-country GESP Tracer Study Report, develop learning briefs, and organize dissemination events to translate programme evidence into actionable findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, synthesis and dissemination of evidence and learning outputs from the GESP Programme.
• Finalize the cross-country GESP Tracer Study Report building on the country tracer data from Bangladesh and Nigeria.
• Develop a series of learning briefs.
• Organize dissemination events such as webinars on gender-responsive skills and livelihoods and wider youth livelihoods approaches.
• Translate programme evidence into actionable findings and recommendations for programme improvement, knowledge sharing, and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in social science, education, international relations, political science, communications, international development, business administration or other relevant disciplines is required.
• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) is considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in analysis of data and development of technical reports as well as learning briefs from programme implementation.
• Experience in youth livelihoods, youth employment, skills-to-work transitions, or related fields is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively professional experience at the national and international levels in programme management, international development, or knowledge management.
• Experience in analysis of data and development of technical reports.
• Experience undertaking reporting to support programme and donor acquittal.
• Experience working in youth livelihoods, gender, or Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) is highly desired.
• Strong data analysis, IT skills, and fluency with Microsoft Office Suite is highly desired.
• Prior experience in the field will be considered a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of the social, financial and policy barriers adolescent girls and young women face in moving from learning to earning, particularly in low- and middle-income country contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders, including global teams, country teams, implementing partners, private sector actors and youth-serving organizations.

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Technical Report Preparation
• Learning Brief Development
• Programme Management
• International Development
• Knowledge Management
• Monitoring Evaluation Research Learning Methods
• Youth Livelihoods
• Youth Employment Promotion
• Skills-to-Work Transitions
• Donor Reporting
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Evidence Synthesis
• Dissemination Event Organization
• Social Science Research
• Gender Analysis
• Policy Analysis

Languages

English