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For every child,

How can you make a difference? 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Manage Manage and provide oversight of the individual humanitarian evaluations and other humanitarian evaluative exercises in line with the key normative standards guiding UNICEF’s evaluation function Manage directly and/or support managing corporate-level thematic evaluations that cover emergency preparedness, humanitarian response, early recovery, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and transition to development; and country/regional specific Level 3 emergencies that are impartial, independent, credible and that meet professional standards. This includes undertaking background document review, development of terms of reference, consultant recruitment and interviews, selecting appropriate evaluation design, facilitation of team meetings, consultant management, review of and feedback on project outputs, internal and external liaison to elicit feedback on evaluation outputs and supporting dissemination of evaluation to various stakeholders.
2. Provide technical support to regional and country offices undertaking L2 and L1 humanitarian evaluations Support regional and country offices to evaluate the organization's response to other levels of emergencies including L2 and L1 contexts; and in other country/regional thematic evaluations of humanitarian action.
3. Support Inter-agency Humanitarian Evaluations in L3 contexts Participate in, and on a high-priority basis co-manage, inter-agency and joint humanitarian evaluations together with partners, providing feedback on specific evaluation outputs and liaising with internal colleagues and interagency counterparts to convey feedback on these outputs.
4. Lead and support efforts on humanitarian themes complementary to discrete evaluations This includes but not limited to methodological development, reviews, research studies, meta-analyses, surveys, and developing good governance structures for humanitarian evaluation work in L3 contexts
5. Contribute actively and positively to the ongoing strengthening of the EO, and the UNICEF Evaluation function more broadly, and the evaluation ecosystem within and beyond the UN systems This area of activity ranges from developing guidance, approaches and innovative data collection systems during L3 humanitarian evaluations that enhances how humanitarian evaluations are undertaken; to systematic strengthening (i.e., technical support and the development of effective and efficient capacity development initiatives for all UNICEF staff engaged with Evaluation of Humanitarian Action EHA), supporting efforts of national evaluation capacity development related to EHA that are promoted at Regional and Country levels.
6. Ensure Delivery of EO Work Plan

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JD_Evaluation Specialist Humanitarian Nairobi_ P4 #128957.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's) in a social science, public policy, international affairs, public health or a field related to the sectors that covers humanitarian programmes is required.

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in humanitarian evaluation with knowledge of inter-agency evaluations is required. Experience related to UNICEF's mandate.
• Prior experience in managing evaluations and coordinating evaluations across many internal and external evaluations stakeholders
• Willingness/ability to keep up to date with the latest skills and organizational guidance in the field of evaluation.
• Evidence of organizational skills, tact and diplomacy, strong communication interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and build trust working in teams.
• Proven track record of ability to foster collaboration, build partnerships, and work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset (Arabic, Chines, French, Russian, Spanish).

Diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations: The UNICEF Evaluation Office is committed to building and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic work environment, free from discrimination of any kind, in which every team member is valued and respected for her/his skills, competencies, knowledge, experience and values. Qualified candidates from UNICEF programme countries are particularly encouraged to apply, as are candidates with disabilities.

Desirables:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting humanitarian evaluations as well as leading humanitarian evaluation teams is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of innovative humanitarian evaluation methodologies are an asset.
• Previous work experience in at least a humanitarian context is an asset.
• Ability to work at a fast pace on multiple evaluations within the scope of a continuing evolving portfolio is highly desirable
• Prior working experience in UNICEF would be an asset
• Knowledge of working modalities of UNICEF in humanitarian settings is desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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