[Hiring] Final Evaluation of Implementation of the National Child Protection Programme @AGORA

Role Description

To conduct an independent Final evaluation of “The implementation of the National Child Protection Programme for 2022–2026”, UNICEF is seeking a team of an International Consultant – Evaluation Team Leader and a National consultant (under a separate ToR). The Team Leader will oversee the entire evaluation process, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines, and maintaining quality and compliance with evaluation standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences, statistics, international development, international relations, public policy, or another relevant field is required.

Requirements

• At least ten years’ experience in conducting rigorous independent evaluations that meet professional evaluation standards, including experience of evaluating child-related programmes.
• Previous relevant experience working with UNICEF and strong familiarity with child rights programming, institutional development, policy dialogue, organizational development, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce content for high standard of evaluation outcomes and deliverables.
• Fluency in English.

Desirables

• Sensitivity towards ethics with regards to human and child rights issues, different cultures, local customs, religious beliefs and practices, personal interaction and gender roles, disability, age and ethnicity.
• Knowledge of Romanian is desirable.

Benefits

• UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does.
• UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Application Process

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

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including records on past experience in similar projects/assignments and concrete outputs obtained.
• Cover Letter, explaining why the consultant is the most suitable for the work, including previous relevant experience.
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template).
• Proposed approach and evaluation methodology, including:
  • Timeline and milestones
  • Evaluation matrix / data collection methods and tools
  • Ethical considerations and how the consultant will address them
  • Any potential risks and mitigation measures

Remarks

• UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes.
• All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.