[Hiring] International Consultant for Mid-Term Evaluation of the National Action Plan for Realization of Children’s Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028 @AGORA

Role Description

The Government of Turkmenistan has planned to initiate an independent mid-term evaluation (MTE) of the National Action Plan for the Realization of Children’s Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023–2028 (NAPC) in 2026. The purpose of the mid-term evaluation is to provide an independent assessment of the progress made in the implementation of planned measures, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of interventions, and determine the extent to which the intended results and outcomes are being achieved.

Qualifications

• Education in M&E, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Human Rights or Child Rights, Law, Economics, Statistics, or Development Studies.
• At least ten years of proven experience in evaluation and programme reviews.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required. Knowledge of Russian will be an asset.
• Knowledge of methods and approaches in evaluation.
• Experience in applying both quantitative and qualitative methods and ability to effectively communicate data and analysis.
• Strong experience in writing reports, documentation to convey programming efforts.
• Experience with the ethics of evidence generation; familiarity with ethical safeguards.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of Central Asia context would be an asset.

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.
• UNICEF offers 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):
• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
• Cover letter.
• A separate financial proposal.
• 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.