Evaluation Specialist

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Strategic Evaluation Partnerships and Coherence - (40%)
• National Evaluation Capacity Development - (40%)
• Resource Mobilization and other special assignments as required by the Supervisor- (20%)

The Evaluation Specialist (Partnerships and National Evaluation Capacity Development) is a seasoned  professional in the field of external relations, in particular evaluation partnership development and national evaluation capacity development. The quality of work and external communications performed by the Specialist directly impacts on the professionalism of the incumbent and the overall reputation of UNICEF. S/He follows established procedures but is expected to make recommendations on strategies for partnership engagement, national evaluation capacity development and communications products. The Evaluation Specialist (Partnerships and National Evaluation Capacity Development) is accountable for quality, substantive input and ability to project a competent and trusted image of UNICEF to partners.

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Minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, evaluation, research, communications, international development or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or more of the following areas: evaluation, research, capacity development, public affairs, external relations, resource mobilization or other relevant area, preferably in an international organization is required.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Data savvy, with experience in survey design and qualitative and quantitative data analysis and visualization. Organizational skills, tact and diplomacy. Proven track record of ability to foster collaboration, build partnerships.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Minimum 5 years of working directly on evaluation partnership management and liaison activities with the UN system, minimum 5 years of working directly on national evaluation capacity development activities within the UN system, minimum of 3 years of working directly on evaluation synthesis partnership activities across the UN system and broader partners, experience of online learning management system, knowledge of tools for impact evaluation, deliver offline and online events, familiarity with political and governmental process, conduct policy analysis.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.