UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to be included

How can you make a difference? 

The evaluation team leader's scope of work will be as following: 

• Undertake desk review of project related documentation and available project data as per internal division with the team member;
• Finalize and submit the inception report: short (no more than 15 pages) inception report. This report should include the tasks, proposed methodologies, annotated outline of the report and timeline according to the TOR. It should also incorporate, in annex, a brief literature review
• Prepare a presentation and present Inception Report to the Evaluation Reference Group (ERG);
• Lead and organize the field work including division of responsibilities with the team member;
• Prepare a presentation and present initial findings to the Evaluation Reference Group members.
• Submit draft report for Evaluation Reference Group validation.
• Submit final evaluation report and powerpoint presentation: 30-page report that meets UNICEF Quality Assurance criteria. The report should be accompanied by a powerpoint presentation on key findings and recommendations to be presented for UNICEF and government partners.
• Develop 4-page brief in Russian and English based on the final report

50 working days from November 2025 - February 2026;

There is planned 5 full day travel to Suzak please include financial offer  financial table.xlsx

Tasks/Milestone:	Deliverables/Outputs:	Timeline	Estimate Budget
Conduct desk review Develop inception report Present Inception Report to the ERG	Inception report Presentation of the Inception Report	November 27, 2025	50% of the total
Collect data and analyze Present initial findings to the ERG Prepare draft report according to the QA criteria and address comments to the draft report Finalize the report Present and discuss initial findings with ERG Prepare 4-page brief in Russian and English based on the final report	Presentation to ERG of initial findings 30-page final report that meet QA criteria 4-page brief based on the final report	18 February, 2026	50% of the total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here  Team Leader.docx

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

• Education: • Master's degree in Political science, sociology or other relevant field;
• Work Experience: 
• • A minimum of 5 years of experience in leading the design and conduct of social sector evaluations;
• • Extensive knowledge and experience in qualitative research and evaluation methods;
• • Excellent analytical and report writing skills in English. Links to at least two reports where consultant led writing of the reports should be provided.
• • Experience collaborating with UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset
• Language Requirements: • Fluency in English, Russian and Kyrgyz is required.

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 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

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.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce.

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.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.