Evaluation Specialist

2 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Full time

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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission.

We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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

For every child,
Hope
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How can you make a difference?
The Evaluation Specialist works with the UNICEF ESARO Evaluation Section, in close coordination with the R-WASH PMU.

The purpose of this role is to implement and support the generation of evaluative evidence on the R-WASH programme.

The Evaluation Specialist also works with KFW, UNHCR Programme and Evaluation Team of the R-WASH Programme, to ensure that programmatic perspectives of KFW and UNHCR are factored into evidence generation activities.

Main Responsibilities

1.
Design and Management of WASH and Climate Change focused Evaluations

Support the coordination of the R-WASH-related evaluative activities and ensure that UNICEF-supported evaluations are designed and implemented to established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion and used by stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.

  • Lead the management of R-WASH evaluative activities, including the impact evaluation and programmatic review, including designing/overseeing evaluation materials, oversight of evaluation teams; managing the data collection and analysis process; quality assuring deliverables;
  • Ensure clear coordination between all key stakeholders in the management of evaluations;
  • Produce highquality evaluation briefs, reports and other deliverables, integrating and clearly interpreting quantitative and qualitative findings;
  • Review, advise on, and support implementation of other WASH and climate change focused evaluations in support of programs, systems, and processes.
2.
Evaluation Coordination KFW, UNHCR, and key stakeholders

R-WASH Evaluation coordination with KFW, UNHCR, UNICEF ESARO and Country Offices

  • Represent UNICEF in standing Steering Committee meetings, with KFW and UNHCR;
  • Provide support to R-WASH Evaluation Consultants in preparation of data collection, field visits and workshops;
  • Serve as Chair of the R-WASH Evaluation Reference Group and ensure that the evaluation is proceeding as per schedule and that ERG members are kept up to date on the progress of the evaluation
3.
Support to the Regional Evaluation Function, with a Focus on WASH and Climate Change Evaluations

Ensure that evaluations are planned, designed, and implemented in accordance with established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion and used by stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.

  • Review, advise on, and support implementation of other WASH and climate change focused evaluations in support of programmes, systems, and processes;
  • Make professional contributions to, and provide technical assistance for, the planning and monitoring of evaluation objectives, priorities and activities in the Evaluation Annual Work Plan
  • Assist country offices and their partners to formulate terms of reference and evaluation designs of high quality. Support the recruitment of highly qualified consultants, and quality assure the evaluation processes and products in line with ESARO SOPs.
Support evaluation use and the formulation of, and follow-up to, management responses. More broadly, support the ESARO in engaging partners around

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

  • Advanced university degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, statistics, public health, economics, public policy or other related disciplines.
  • Relevant qualification(s) in evaluation will be an added advantage.

Experience:

  • At least 5 years of professional experience in research and evaluation design and in conducting evaluations as per UNICEF and UNEG norms and standards for evaluation in the UN system.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with and experience in applying both quantitative and qualitative methods are essential. Understanding of methods used in conducting 'upstream' evaluations (e.g., focusing on policies, strategies, and systems), and 'downstream' evaluations (e.g., focusing on delivery of programmes and projects) is advantageous. Additional experience with quantitative impact evaluations is preferred.
  • Experience in related evidence functions is an asset, including Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis, Research, Programme Audit, and Programme Planning and Monitoring.
  • Familiarity with and work experience in subSaharan African countries, with a particular focus on humanitarian settings is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with WASH and climate changerelated issues is a plus.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second UN and/or local working language of the duty station an asset.

Desirables:

  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

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 is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.

[The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone]), irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a [wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce]), such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and [reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities]). UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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.

UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.

All selected candidates will 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.

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.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*This post is open to nationals of Kenya who have worked outside Kenya in a professional capacity for at least two years.


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]).

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