Purpose of the Baseline Assessment will be carried out to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the project plans and estimates, to inform better performance
assessment and to ensure ability to report progress over the lifecycle of the project. Objectives of the Baseline Assessment are:

●To assess and measure some key interventions and outputs’ baselines and evidence to inform the project results framework.
● To enhance the evidence-based planning and programming of the project.
● To provide a holistic picture regarding the project’s needed interventions to ensure better planning and implementation in order to achieve the project overall goal and
objectives.

The results of the baseline assessment will be used to inform the implementers, the donor and the involved stakeholders about level of needed intervention and to enable an evidence
based adjustment of the action if considered justified.

The consultant will support the Intergovernmental, Inter-agency Policy and Dialogue Branch (IIPDB) in the delivery of its mandate, and in the coordination and quality assurance of engagements related to intergovernmental meetings and events. The consultant will be integrated within the IIPDB team, and will support the duties of the Branch. IIPDB is part of the Programme and Strategy Division (PSD) in New York.

The Policy, Strategic Information and Planning Branch of the Policy and Strategy Division (PSD) in New York is responsible for managing the UNFPA policy and procedures manual, development of key programme policies and partner management. The consultant will be tasked with putting in place measures and systems to effectively manage the policy and procedures manual, clear agreements and develop training materials and programme guidance related to partner management.