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United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA

UNFPA has initiated country networks of NGO’s that specialize in joint youth sexual reproductive health and peer education programmes (Ypeer). Research indicates that youth peer education, is the best methodology for reducing the prevalence and incidence of STIs and HIV/AIDS infections, especially for “at risk” groups. As an evaluator (and country coordinator in Tunisia and Bulgaria, team member Russia) I conducted a number of activities, to evaluate the program and compare that to expected outputs and indicators, before delivering a report with conclusions and recommendations.

• Document review – both country specific documents (in country) and regional program (from HQ in New York).
• Conduct interviews and focus groups with: UNFPA representative and assistant representative, specialist consultants, government officials, NGO senior management, peer educators and beneficiaries.
• Analysis of current organisational structure and role of all stakeholders.
• Write a report including: history of program, country context, expected outputs and indicators, list activities, analyze findings (from document review, interviews and field visits), make conclusions and recommendations.