The Position
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Its mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. Within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), UNFPA is working towards three transformative results: (i) zero preventable maternal deaths; (ii) zero unmet need for family planning; and (iii) zero gender-based violence and harmful practices, including female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriage.
The 2024 UNFPA Evaluation Policy encourages country offices to conduct country programme evaluations (CPEs) for every programme cycle and, as a minimum, every two cycles. UNFPA Cambodia will be undertaking a country programme evaluation (CPE) to provide an independent assessment of the performance of its 7thCountry Programme (2024-2028) and offer an analysis of various facilitating and constraining factors influencing programme delivery and the achievement of intended results. The CPE will also draw conclusions and provide a set of actionable recommendations for the next programme cycle.
UNFPA Cambodia is seeking to hire a young and emerging evaluator (YEE) to provide support to the evaluation manager and the evaluation team during the CPE process.
How you can make a difference
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results
Job Purpose
- Read and be familiar with all UNFPA evaluation policy, guidelines and instruments including past relevant webinars
- Support the CPE manager in completing key tasks involving: drafting notes, data management, desk review of relevant documents, communication with the key stakeholders, organizing meetings and organizing logistics related to the implementation of CPE activities;
- Support the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, graphs, tables and diagrams;
- Support data collection in the field including interpretation from English to Khmer and vice versa;
- Contribute to data analysis;
- Support key dissemination activities of evaluation results (e.g., presentation of the results evaluation to key stakeholders).
- Note: there is a potential to attend an in-person CPE training in Nairobi, Kenya once funding is confirmed. Once confirmed, the YEE is required to attend the training.
- Perform other tasks as required by the CPE manager
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in development studies, population studies, economics, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, public health, or any other relevant discipline;
Knowledge and Experience
- Certificate in evaluation or equivalent qualification;
- Less than 5 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation, research or social studies in the field of international development;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong organizational skills, communication skills and writing skills (English and Khmer);
- Good command of information and communication technology and data visualization tools;
- Good knowledge of the mandate and activities of UNFPA or other United Nations organizations will be an advantage;
- Keen interest to improve as a professionally competent evaluator within the framework of the national evaluation capacity of the country.
Languages
- English and Khmer
Values
Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Core Competencies
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
UNFPA Work Environment
Disclaimer
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
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Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.