Contract Duration - 2 months

Working arrangement: Office-based

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.

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the overall guidance of the Regional Evaluation Advisor, the consultant will:

1. provide technical support to a few strategic evaluations including the CPEs for Mongolia and the Pacific, and scheduled after-action reviews for some emergencies;
2. contribute to the regional evaluation quality assurance system to enhance the quality and use of evaluations; and
3. provide technical support in the set-up of an evaluation individual consultant roster, update SOPs, Ways-of-Working for MCES, and the evaluation dissemination strategy, as part of the merger of the new region.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0001907 ToR.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent/higher) in social sciences is required. Certificate in evaluation or equivalent qualifications is an advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience related to planning, implementation, coordination, and management of monitoring, evaluation, and research activities.
• Familiarity with UNICEF evaluation procedures, with direct involvement in the conduct of evaluations. Experience participating in UN/UNICEF evaluations is required.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use a range of evaluation tools and methodologies to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw logical conclusions.
• Experience conducting evaluations for UN agencies, preferably including UNICEF or major bilateral donor country programmes, and familiarity with UNEG Norms and Standards, Ethical Guidelines, and the UNICEF Evaluation Policy. Experience working with evaluation offices of UN organizations is required.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English), with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven proficiency in English in producing high-quality reports and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Experience working in developing country contexts, with experience in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region preferred.
• Strong commitment and ability to work effectively in complex environments, delivering high-quality outputs with limited guidance and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, manage independent consultants, and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify challenges, propose solutions, and perform effectively under tight deadlines.

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

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 reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. 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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal  TMC0001907 Financial proposal template.docx

Remarks:  

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.