National Consultancy on Political Scanning and Stakeholder Analysis for Comprehensive Gender an[...]

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); Cotabato City; Remote; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNFPA is seeking a consultant for a 12-week position focused on political scanning and stakeholder analysis to integrate Comprehensive Gender and Health Education for Youth in BARMM. This role involves stakeholder mapping, political landscape analysis, and providing strategic recommendations to engage key institutions effectively and culturally sensitively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of field experience in political analysis.
• Fluency in English; Filipino and local dialects are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Map key stakeholders and analyze their perspectives on CGHEY.
• Conduct interviews and focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop recommendations for UNFPA's engagement strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Education

Advanced university degree in political science, public policy, social sciences, or public health

Job description

• National Consultancy on Political Scanning and Stakeholder Analysis for Comprehensive Gender and Health Education for Youth (CGHEY) Integration in BARMM

National Consultancy on Political Scanning and Stakeholder Analysis for Comprehensive Gender and Health Education for Youth (CGHEY) Integration in BARMM

• Level: Consultant
• Contract type: Consultancy

Hiring Office:

UNFPA Sub-office - Cotabato

UNFPA Philippines Country Office (CO)

Purpose of Consultancy:

Consultancy on Political Scanning and Stakeholder Analysis for Comprehensive Gender and Health Education for Youth (CGHEY) Integration in BARMM

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) supports the integration of Comprehensive Gender and Health Education for Youth (CGHEY) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to promote adolescent health, prevent early pregnancies, and ensure young people have access to rights-based and culturally sensitive information on sexual and reproductive health. CGHEY is the localized version of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in BARMM.

Recognizing the sensitivities around CGHEY in the BARMM context, UNFPA seeks to better understand the perspectives and policy positions of key stakeholders, including the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Office (BPDO), Bangsamoro Development Investment (BDI), Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE), and other relevant institutions. This assessment will provide insights into the opportunities, barriers, and strategies for advancing CGHEY integration in a culturally and politically feasible manner.

The overall objective of the consultancy is to conduct a political scan and stakeholder analysis to assess the positions, interests, and concerns of key BARMM institutions regarding CGHEY integration. Specifically, the consultant will:

• Map key stakeholders and analyze their perspectives on CGHEY.
• Identify political, religious, socio-cultural, and policy barriers and opportunities for CGHEY integration in BARMM.
• Provide strategic recommendations for UNFPA on engaging stakeholders and advocating for CGHEY in a way that aligns with the cultural and political landscape of BARMM.

Scope of work:

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

1. Stakeholder Mapping & Analysis

• Identify and categorize key stakeholders, including government bodies, religious leaders, civil society organizations (CSOs), and educational institutions relevant to CGHEY integration.
• Assess the level of influence, interest, and position of each stakeholder regarding CGHEY and/or its related components (i.e reproductive health, human development, protection).

2. Political Scanning

• Conduct key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) with government representatives, educators, religious groups, and community leaders.
• Perform a desk review of existing policies, frameworks, and public statements on CGHEY in BARMM.
• Analyze the political, policy, and institutional landscape affecting CGHEY adoption.
• Highlight key factors that may support or hinder CGHEY integration, including:
  • Political considerations (e.g., legislative support, government priorities)
  • Religious perspectives (e.g., influence of religious institutions, acceptability of CGHEY)
  • Socio-cultural factors (e.g., gender norms, parental involvement, youth attitudes)

4. Recommendations for Engagement

• Develop tailored strategies for UNFPA to navigate the political landscape and promote CGHEY in a way that aligns with BARMM’s unique governance and cultural context.
• Propose concrete entry points with risk mitigation measures for advocacy and engagement with stakeholders.

5. Reporting & Presentation of Findings Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing: Key findings and insights from the stakeholder mapping and political scan. A risk analysis of challenges to CGHEY integration. Strategic recommendations for UNFPA’s next steps. Deliver a final presentation of findings and recommendations to UNFPA and relevant partners.

Duration and Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

The consultancy will be conducted overtwelve (12) weeks.

The consultant will be paid on a per deliverable basis, following the schedule below: Deliverables

Payment

Report

Description

Due

1st tranche

(20%)

Inception Report (electronic)

Detailed methodology, workplan, and preliminary stakeholder mapping

Within 2 weeks from contract signing

2nd tranche

(50%)

Submission of draft report (electronic)

Documentation of key stakeholder positions and political landscape analysis and the Actionable recommendations for UNFPA’s approach to CGHEY integration in BARMM

By the end of week 8

last tranche

(30%)

Final Report and Presentation (electronic)

Final report incorporating UNFPA feedback and presentation of findings to UNFPA and relevant partners

By the end of Week 12

The consultant willactively engage with UNFPA throughout the assignment, ensuring that findings and recommendations align with programmatic needs.

Place where services are to be delivered:

The consultant may work remotely but will be required toconduct in-person interviews and stakeholder engagements in BARMM as necessary.

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

Regular check-ins will be scheduled to discuss progress and findings.

Supervisory arrangements:

The consultant will report to the UNFPA Cotabato Sub-office and work in close coordination with relevant program staff.

Expected travel:

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

The Consultant should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

Education:

• Advanced university degree in political science, public policy, social sciences, public health, or a related field with two years field experience

OR a first-level university degree (Bachelor) in combination with at least four (4) years of relevant experience in political analysis, policy research, stakeholder engagement, or governance-related work.may be accepted

Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong understanding of BARMM governance structures, socio-political dynamics, and cultural sensitivities.
• Prior experience working on education, adolescent health, or sexual and reproductive health issues, preferably in BARMM.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting stakeholder mapping, political scanning, and policy analysis.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Filipino and local dialects (e.g., Maguindanaon, Maranao) is an advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to
• UNFPA and the UN system,
• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Communication, decisiveness, influence, networking, setting standards and monitoring work
• Technical knowledge on relevant fields
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work with a high volume of documents in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and process-oriented.
• Results-based programme development and management
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches

Inputs/services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:

The consultant mustadhere to ethical research standards, including:

• Ensuringinformed consent from interviewees.
• Maintainingconfidentiality and anonymity of stakeholders.
• Respectingcultural sensitivities in engagement and reporting.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore 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. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

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National Consultancy on Political Scanning and Stakeholder Analysis for Comprehensive Gender and Health Education for Youth (CGHEY) Integration in BARMM