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Consultancy: Humanitarian Evaluation Consultant (Senior Humanitarian Evaluation Consultant Learning across L3s)

Duty Station: Evaluation Office/Humanitarian Evaluation Effectiveness Portfolio    

Duration: 25 October 2025 – 28 February 2027  

Home/ Office Based: Remote

 

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/ Assignment:

The Humanitarian Evaluation Effectiveness Portfolio (HEEP) within the Evaluation Office will be managing several L3 evaluations during the second half of 2025 and 2026. These include evaluations of UNICEF’s L3 (Level 3) responses in State of Palestine (SoP), Lebanon, Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, HEEP will begin designing a new thematic evaluation focusing on UNICEF’s humanitarian access, in line with the forthcoming Plan of Global Evaluations (PGE). Furthermore, HEEP is planning the launch of various humanitarian evaluation syntheses in response to the increased number of requests from various UNICEF Offices and Divisions. Aligned with EO’s vision to deliver more cost-efficient evaluations and ensure rapid turn-around of evaluation deliverables and in light of the limited capacity within HEEP to complete all the activities included in its work plan, EO is currently seeking a Humanitarian Evaluation Consultant (Senior Level) to support some of the portfolio’s most high-profile activities. Under the supervision of the EO’s Senior Evaluation Specialist (Humanitarian), the consultant will provide technical support for scheduled humanitarian evaluations, contribute to thematic reviews, and help strengthen the overall quality and utility of humanitarian evaluations across UNICEF.

Scope of Work:

The consultant is expected to support the Humanitarian Evaluation Effectiveness Portfolio (HEEP) within the Evaluation Office by undertaking the following tasks:

• Conduct of thematic evaluation reviews to inform strategic learning and evidence-based decision-making;
• Undertake background research, qualitative data collection and analysis to strengthen evaluation designs and findings;
• Write-up sections in upcoming humanitarian evaluation reports with a clear narrative, robust evidence base and actionable recommendations;
• Facilitate evaluation sense-making sessions with stakeholder groups to ensure evaluation insights are interpreted, validated, and utilized;
• Provide support to the visualization and dissemination of evaluation reports; and
• Provide support towards the organization of evaluation learning events to foster dialogue, reflection and uptake of key lessons.

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:

Work Assignment Overview/Deliverables and Outputs/Delivery deadline

1.  Inception of L3 SOP and L3 Lebanon evaluations. Compilation of lessons learned

• Written Inputs to L3 SoP inception report 5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
• Written inputs to L3 Lebanon inception report  (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
• 2 Evaluation Thematic Reviews   

5 November 2025

2.  L3 SoP Evaluation and L3 Lebanon Data Collection (First phase) 

• Preliminary Consolidated inputs for the Lebanon evaluation mini report #1 (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
• Preliminary Consolidated inputs for the L3 Lebanon evaluation mini report #1 (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
• Notes of interviews with L3 SoP and L3 Lebanon stakeholders (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)

20 November 2025

3. L3 SoP and L3 Lebanon. Evaluation Data Analysis (First phase)

• Final consolidated summary and analysis of the team’s written inputs at the end of the first phase of the L3 SoP Evaluation and the L3 Lebanon evaluations based on the comments provided by EO and the Reference Group (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
•  4 Evaluation Thematic Reviews PPT

5 December 2025

4.  Contribution to L3  DRC and Syria evaluation

Support to upcoming evaluations

• Written contributions to the PPT and other background 
• materials used when launching the L3 Syria and L3 DRC conflict and public health emergency  evaluation (10 slide-mini presentation)
•  Notes of interviews with L3 SoP and L3 Lebanon stakeholders (5–10-page summary plus annexes)
• Background research for the ToR of UNICEF’s “Staying and Deliver in highly volatile contexts” evaluation (5–10-page summary plus annexes)

31 December 2025

5. Data Collection SoP Evaluation (Second phase). Preparation of L3 Lebanon evaluation (second phase)

Data collection and analysis (L3 Syria Evaluation)

• Preliminary Consolidated inputs (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes) for the L3 SoP evaluation report #2
• Notes of interviews with L3 SoP and L3 Lebanon stakeholders (5–10-page summary plus annexes)
• Background research for the second phase of the L3 Lebanon evaluation (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
• Notes of interviews with L3 Syria stakeholders (5–10-page summary plus annexes)

28 February 2026

6. L3 SoP Evaluation (Second phase) Data collection

L3 Lebanon Evaluation Data collection (Second phase)

Data Analysis “Staying and Delivering” Evaluation (Data collection)

• Final consolidated summary (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes) of the team’s written inputs at the end of the second phase (L3 SoP evaluation) based on comments provided by EO and the Reference Group
• Final consolidated summary (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes) of the team’s written inputs at the end of the second phase (L3 Lebanon evaluation) based on comments provided by EO and the Reference Group
• Preliminary Consolidated inputs from team members working on the “Staying and Deliver in highly volatile contexts” evaluation (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)

31 April 2026

7.  SoP Evaluation Data Collection (Third phase)

Draft report writing and preliminary dissemination of  L3 SoP and Lebanon evaluation reports

Draft Report “Staying and Deliver” evaluation 

• Final consolidated summary of the team’s written inputs provided at the end of the second phase (L3 SoP evaluation) based on comments (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes) provided by EO and the Reference Group
•  2 Sense-making presentations  (PPT) on the preliminary findings of both evaluations  
• Written contributions to the first draft of the L3 SoP and L3 Lebanon reports (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
• Interview notes with the “Staying and Delivering in highly volatile contexts” evaluation stakeholders

31 June 2026

8. SoP Final reports  (Third phase)

• Written contributions to the final PPT for both evaluations
• Written contributions to the final drafts of the L3 SoP and L3 Lebanon reports (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
• 3 Evaluation Thematic Review PPT

31 August 2026

9.  Data Collection of Staying and Delivery

• Interview notes with the “Staying and Delivering in highly volatile contexts” evaluation stakeholders
• 3 Evaluation Thematic Reviews PPT

31 october 2026

10.  Lessons Learned compilation

• 2 PPT presentations summarizing the key lessons learned from the evaluations conducted in 2026
• 2 written outputs  (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes) agreed with the supervisor
• 2 Evaluation Thematic Reviews PPT

31 December 2026

11.  Preparation of UNICEF’s “Risk-taking and management” evaluation  

• Background research to inform the ToR of the Evaluation of UNICEF’s Risk-taking and management in humanitarian action  (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)  
• 2 written outputs agreed with the supervisor (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
• Development of a Methodological Note for the Risk Evaluation (10 pages  + annexes)
• 2 Evaluation Thematic Reviews PTT

31 January 2027

12. Data Collection and write-up for a new Global humanitarian Evaluation

Technical writing

• 1 Synthesis of evaluative evidence pertaining to Risk taking and management (5- to 10-page summary plus annexes)
• Written contribution to an updated Technical Guidance on Humanitarian Evaluation for individual consultants and firms  (5 page
• 3 Evaluation Thematic Reviews PPT)

28 February 2027

Qualifications

Education:

Advanced University Degree (Masters) in Social sciences/Human Rights or related field

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required *:

1. At least 20 years of relevant professional work experience leading thematic reviews/ syntheses/evaluations and across humanitarian, development and human rights programming and policy making
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (writing and presentation/dissemination), with proven experience in writing clear, neutral technical and evaluation reports covering complex and sensitive issues
3. Demonstrated experience in working with both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, coordinating and consolidating inputs from team members/consultants
4. Highly Desirable: Prior experience leading and/or co-leading large humanitarian evaluations syntheses for UNICEF
5. Demonstrated experience in writing evaluation reports in accordance with GEROS quality standards would be an asset
6. Strong familiarity with UNICEF programming and operations across humanitarian action and development programming and contexts

 

Requirements:

Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and

- Upload copy of academic credentials

- Financial proposal that will include/ reflect :

• • the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
  • travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.
  • Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.
  • Indicate your availability

- Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.

- At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.

- Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

U.S. Visa information:

With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultant’s household members (spouse) will require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process

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UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. View our competency framework at: Here

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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. 

Remarks:  

Individuals engaged under a consultancy will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.