[Hiring] Individual Consultant - National Evaluation Consultant @UN Women

Role Description

UN Women requires the engagement of external National Evaluation Consultants to support the conduct of the Final Evaluation of Markets for Change (M4C) Phase II in Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The evaluation will involve:

• Extensive document review
• Stakeholder consultations
• Field-based data collection
• Analysis across multiple marketplaces and institutional contexts
• Application of gender-responsive, human rights-based, and culturally appropriate evaluation approaches

The engagement of National Evaluation Consultants is necessary to ensure:

• Strong contextual knowledge of the countries and market systems
• Familiarity with local governance structures and market vendor environments
• Efficient coordination of in-country consultations
• Strengthened quality, relevance, and credibility of data collection and interpretation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Political Science, Evaluation, International Relations, or related fields.
• A first-level university degree with two (2) additional years of progressively responsible experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.
• At least five (5) years (Master's degree) or seven (7) years (first-level university degree) of relevant working experience in evaluation, review, or assessment assignments.
• Demonstrated experience in complex evaluations or reviews in the development sector.
• Proven experience in gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, and women’s rights.
• Solid knowledge of evaluation approaches and methodologies.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.
• Work experience in the Pacific region, particularly Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to communicate in Pacific Island languages is an advantage.

Requirements

• Ability to apply gender-responsive and human rights–based evaluation approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and within multicultural contexts.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives.
• Engagement in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development through participation in significant evaluation processes.

Company Description

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, the empowerment of women, and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security.