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UNICEF Mongolia Country Office (MCO) is seeking one international consultant to work jointly in conducting an evaluation of its Country Programme (2023-2027). Country Programme Evaluations (CPEs) in UNICEF fulfill a key role in identifying lessons which can inform the design of the next country programme or adjustments in the current country programme. The CPEs also provide opportunities to improve UNICEF’s performance in several key areas: (i) the contribution of the Programme to national development results; (ii) UNICEF’s contribution to advancing the SDGs through the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) results and (iii) UNICEF’s strategic positioning in relation to its child rights mandate.
The CPE will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of UNICEF’s 2023 Evaluation Policy and the norms and standards of the United Nations Development Group (UNEG). The evaluation will be carried out between June and December 2026, under the supervision of an Evaluation Management Team led by the Regional Evaluation Advisor (UNICEF EAPRO) and the Multi-Country Evaluation Specialist (MCES) for China, Mongolia and DPRK. An Evaluation Reference Group comprising key Country Programme partners will be established to support the participation of key stakeholders in the CPE process. This CPE presents an opportunity to support national evaluation capacity development.
- A minimum of 15 years of expertise in development program evaluation, including leading at least three UNICEF Country Programme evaluations, preferably in the East Asia and Pacific Region.
- Evaluation experience in at least two of the following five programmatic areas, i.e., Health, Nutrition and Development, Education, Child Protection, Climate Change and Social Policy and Evidence;
- Substantial experience in implementing a range of qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques and methods in programme evaluations, including survey implementation and field studies.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English language.
- Knowledge of Mongolian language is an asset.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills;
- Strong inter-personal skills and ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders;
- Commitment to delivering timely and high-quality results, i.e., credible evaluations in the past that are used for improving strategic decisions;
- Commitment and willingness to work independently, with limited regular supervision; and
- The ability to concisely and clearly express ideas and concepts in written and oral forms.
a) Methodology (3 – 4 pages);
b) Two relevant reports of CPE or evaluations conducted in the past
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Technical proposal
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