EOI: Consultancy for Research Assessment on the Impact of Social Protection and Poverty Reduction Programmes

ActionAid Nigeria is seeking a consultant or consulting firm to conduct a research assessment on the impact of social protection and poverty reduction programmes in Oyo, Sokoto, Abia, Benue States and the Federal Capital Territory.

The assignment is part of the European Union Support for Strengthening Social Protection in Nigeria project. It aims to generate citizen-centred evidence on the performance, effectiveness, inclusiveness and accountability of social protection and poverty reduction programmes.

Key responsibilities include assessing programme design, targeting and coverage; evaluating effectiveness, efficiency and equity outcomes; examining financing and sustainability; assessing institutional coordination and governance; documenting beneficiary experiences; identifying gaps and opportunities; and producing practical recommendations to strengthen social protection systems.

The consultant will use mixed methods, including household surveys, beneficiary surveys, community assessments, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, stakeholder consultations, case studies, policy reviews, budget analysis and administrative data review. The assessment should apply a political economy analysis lens, gender equality and social inclusion principles, human rights-based approaches and relevant social protection frameworks.

Applicants should have strong research and evaluation experience, knowledge of social protection and poverty reduction systems, experience conducting mixed-methods assessments, strong report writing skills and familiarity with the focal states.

Applications should be submitted to ActionAid Nigeria following the instructions on the official vacancy page. Verified on ActionAid Nigeria. ([ActionAid Nigeria][8])