Evaluation Specialist (R-WASH), Temporary Appointment (364 Days), P-3

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

• 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 high-quality 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.
• 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
• 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

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Education
Minimum requirements:

• 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 sub-Saharan African countries, with a particular focus on humanitarian settings is an advantage.
• Familiarity with WASH and climate change-related 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.