Consultant for Quantification of CGIAR Impacts for the period 2022-2024 – Gender Equality, Youth and Social Inclusion Impact Area

Deadline for applications: 13 September 2024 11:59 PM CET

Background

The CGIAR 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy identifies five key impact areas:

1. Nutrition, health, and food security

2. Poverty reduction, livelihoods, and jobs

3. Gender equality, youth, and social inclusion

4. Climate change adaptation and mitigation

5. Environmental health and biodiversity

To effectively measure progress in these areas for the period 2022-24, CGIAR proposes to conduct five independent studies. Each study will quantify progress on key indicators (from each impact area) from the CGIAR Performance and Results Management Framework, using relevant studies and potential data sources.

The Gender equality, youth and social inclusion Impact Area is aligned to two collective global goals:

1. Close the gender gap in rights to economic resources, access to ownership and control over land and natural resources for over 500 million women who work in food, land and water systems.
2. Offer rewardable opportunities to 267 million young people who are not in employment, education or training.

There are three indicators by which to measure CGIAR’s contribution to the global goals:

1. women’s empowerment and inclusion in the agricultural sector
2. #women benefiting from relevant CGIAR innovations
3. #youth benefiting from relevant CGIAR

Objective

The selected consultant will:

· Develop a methodology for quantifying recent CGIAR contributions in one or two key indicators for the Gender impact area for the period 2022-24, using or adapting the indicators in Results Framework.

· Assess existing CGIAR data sources to inform progress in one or two key indicators from the Gender impact area for the period 2022-24, identifying gaps and recommendations for data improvement to effectively measure progress in the Gender impact area.

· Depending on the feasibility of the evidence base and proposed methodology, a third objective would be to implement the recommended approach for one key indicator, providing a credible and transparent quantification of CGIAR-related impact contributions over the period 2022-24.

Scope of Work

1. Work with the System Office Portfolio Performance Unit and the Gender Impact Platform team to select one or two key indicators from the Gender impact area to focus on the analysis. The indicator(s) to quantify should be either from the CGIAR results framework, or adapted from the results framework. Adaptation may be required in order to make quantification of the indicator more feasible, considering the data resources available.

2. Work with the System Office Portfolio Performance Unit and the Gender Impact Platform team to identify key studies that can be used to inform progress in one or two key indicators for the Gender impact area for the period 2022-24.

3. Collaborate with the System Office Portfolio Performance Unit and the Gender Impact Platform team to iteratively develop the methodology for indicator quantification.

4. Compile and synthesize existing studies relevant to the selected indicators (likely to include aggregation of ex-post studies, ex-ante studies, and projections) to estimate the total effect.

5. Ensure clarity in method, assumptions, and evidence quality to maintain study credibility.

6. Present initial results to the Portfolio Performance Unit and Gender Impact Area team, and final results to CGIAR Science Leaders and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment specialists.

7. Deliver a concise and clear final report, including spreadsheets or other media used for calculations.

Deliverables

1. (Phase 1) Detailed methodology for quantification of well-justified key indicators, and

2. (Phase 1) Comprehensive inventory of existing data and data source including baseline date

3. (Phase 1) Interim report with initial findings and recommendations.

4. (Phase 2, if feasible) Final report summarizing the quantified progress on the selected indicators, methodology, assumptions, and recommendations for future improvements.

5. (Phase 2, if feasible) Spreadsheets or other media used in calculations.

Timeline

Phase 1: Develop methodology, assess evidence base and complete the initial quantification study by the end of November 2024.

Phase 2 (if feasible): Implement recommended approach for high-quality quantification, finalize study by the end of March 2025.

Requirements

The successful candidate will display:

• Higher qualifications (e.g., PhD, Master’s) in climate or environmental sciences, economics, statistics or related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience and record of very strong performance.
• Experience working on climate change issues in agri-food systems
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and demonstrated expertise in indicator development and quantification; econometrics and modeling would be useful skills
• Excellent comprehension of the objectives and types of impact assessments, and the methodologies available.
• A proven track record of conducting similar studies.

Evaluation Criteria

· Relevance and depth of experience.

· Quality and feasibility of the proposed approach.

· Understanding of CGIAR’s impact areas and indicators.

· Proven ability to deliver within the specified timeline and budget.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit by 13 September 2024, 11:59 PM CET

• A cover letter that includes a summary of relevant past work and thoughts on how you would approach this study (no more than 2-pages long)
• CV(s) highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
• Examples of previous work or case studies related to indicator development and quantification.

Additional Information

For more details, refer to the CGIAR Performance and Results Management Framework available at https://cgspace.cgiar.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/d86e16a3-d113-40d2-b46d-c94e3e758001/content

Benefits

CGIAR is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-colour, multi-generational, and multi-disciplinary, collegial working environment, with a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and flexible working arrangements. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.