Gender Assessment for USAID/Caucasus/Azerbaijan

Annex A
Local consultant
• 3 days of preparation time for the local consultant to review documents and assist
in scheduling and logistics.
• 20 days working with international consultant in-country, participation in the
workshop, and assistance with report preparation.
Expat International Consultant
Mid-level assessment/evaluation specialist with at least four years experience in gender
assessment and programming is required. Prior experience in an FSU country is required
with specific experience in the Caucasus or Central Asia preferred. Knowledge of
USAID Gender Mainstreaming and Strategy Development literature and ADS
requirements are critical. Ability to conduct interviews and discussions in Russian or
Azeri language is desired. Ability and willingness to travel and work under sometimesdifficult
circumstances is necessary.
Local Consultant
Gender specialist with at least four years experience in gender assessment and
programming is required. Experience with international development programs and
Azerbaijani gender programs is required. Interviewing and training experience desired.
Ability to conduct interviews, discussions and translations in Azeri and English
languages required. Ability and willingness to travel to and work in mountainous rural
regions is necessary.
Performance Period
It is anticipated that this work will occur in-country between October 17, 2003, and
November 14, 2003, with the final report completed before the end of December.
Special Provisions
1. Duty Post: Baku, Azerbaijan (travel to activity sites outside of Baku will be
required).
2. The evaluation team members are requested to bring lap-top computers with them
and are prepared to use them at their hotel or an alternative location.
3. The Mission cannot provide office space or logistical support.
4. A six-day workweek is authorized for all experts.
5. The CTO may approve an extension of the Task Order not to exceed 45 days
provided that it does not increase the ceiling price of the task order or provide for
new work.
6. A translator will accompany the team, at contactor expense. Mission will assist in
identification of a candidate.
7. Local transportation is the contractor’s responsibility when Mission staff are not
available to accompany the consultants on field visits.
Reporting Requirements
DevTech Systems, Inc. 4 USAID/Caucasus/Azerbaijan
Gender Assessment