About IPE Global

IPE Global Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary development sector consulting firm offering a range of integrated, innovative and high-quality services across several sectors and practices. We offer end-to-end consulting and project implementation services in the areas of Public Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education and Skill Development, Social and Economic Empowerment, Urban and Infrastructure Development, Private Sector Development, among others.

Over the last 21 years, IPE Global has successfully implemented over 900 projects in more than 100 countries. We The group is headquartered in New Delhi, India with seven international offices in United Kingdom, Kenya, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Philippines, Bangladesh and Nepal. We partner with multilateral, bilateral, governments, corporates and not-for-profit entities in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth. We strive to create enabling environment for path breaking social and policy reforms that contribute to sustainable development.

IPE Global is an ISO 9001:2015 certified and promoted by established practitioners and sector experts. The organization has multi-disciplinary team of 1100+ professionals, bringing together the right skills and technical expertise for enriching lives in poor and developing countries. Our experts work closely with programme stakeholders and clients to co-design solutions for complex socioeconomic issues.

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Job Summary

IPE Global Limited is looking for a child protection expert prospective Assessment which aims to study the level of integration of national and sectoral policies and plans on ending child marriage (ECM) in government budgets in these selected African countries, namely, in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Chad, Mali, Nigeria and Niger.

The work will be done remotely This includes collection and review of government documents from relevant ministries and other stakeholders. The national consultant is expected to undertake field missions to two selected sub-national governments. The aim is not to do anthropological or ethnographic studies on child marriage but to collect relevant documents and to interview key stakeholders on integration of ECM into local plans and budgets. The field missions are therefore envisaged as short missions, not exceeding five days per local authority. The expected duration of the project is from January to September, 2021.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• At least 10 years in child protection policy analysis with a focus on harmful practices including child marriage.
• The expert should possess an advanced university degree (masters/PhD) from an accredited academic institution, in a discipline related to child protection such as social work, public policy, psychology, and development studies.
• Proven relevant experience in conducting evaluative researches in social sectors, especially child protection.
• Fluency in English and French/Portuguese.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure with short deadlines and to work independently.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills including ability to work in diverse social and linguistical contexts.
• Experience with UN agencies will be an added advantage.