Evaluation Expert

At the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), we believe that every individual has the right to a healthy, fulfilling life. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

The Independent Evaluation Office plays a crucial role in helping us achieve this vision. As an Evaluation Advisor, you will be responsible for managing centralized evaluations, providing leadership in specific functional or thematic areas, and engaging with partners to deliver our Evaluation Policy.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting and/or managing credible, independent corporate evaluations and other evaluative studies of UNFPA's programming and processes to international professional standards.
• Developing terms of reference and budget, selecting and contracting individuals or firms, constituting and chairing evaluation reference groups, contributing substantially to the development of the scope, approach, and methodology of evaluations, quality assuring and pre-approving all evaluation deliverables, and preparing a dissemination plan for all exercises.
• Closely liaising with other UNFPA units or external partners when conducting evaluations to ensure a high degree of utility.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Master's degree in social sciences, public health, economics, gender studies, or demography.
• At least 10 years of experience in managing complex evaluations in the areas of gender, health, and/or population dynamics, as well as UNFPA's other core programming areas.
• Demonstrable experience in managing and conducting different types of evaluations in or for UN organizations, other multi-lateral or bilateral development organizations.
• Demonstrable experience in working collaboratively within the IEO and with external partners and experts.
• Experience conducting evaluation-related workshops and training courses – both in person and online.
• Knowledge of specialized software applied to evaluation.
• Knowledge of AI applied to evaluation is a strong asset.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including a net salary plus cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.