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2596 International Project Evaluation Expert | |
Location : | Homebased with travel missions to Belgrade, Skopje, Sarajevo and Podgorica, SERBIA |
Application Deadline : | 02-May-23 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Additional Category : | Gender Equality |
Type of Contract : | Individual Contract |
Post Level : | International Consultant |
Languages Required : | English |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | 15 May – 20 September 2023 (39 working days) |
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. |
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Purpose To engage Project Evaluation Expert to conduct the final evaluation of the regional project "Strengthening of Regional Cooperation on Gender Mainstreaming in Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans" (Phases I and II). Objective To contribute to the advancement of gender equality in security sector reform processes in the Western Balkans by evaluating the regional project results. Background Information The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted in 2015, affirms that sustainable development, peace, and security are inextricably linked. Women, peace and security (WPS) agenda and related UN Security Council resolutions adopted between 2000 and 2020 emphasize the key role of women in forging and maintaining peace. To ensure continuous progress, preserve the gains, and pave the way for long-term sustainability that includes harmonization with the relevant international standards, as well as the EU legislative and regulatory framework, focused support was provided to the systems of defence of four Western Balkans countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH), Montenegro, the Republic of North Macedonia, and the Republic of Serbia. The United Nations Development Programme Istanbul Regional Hub (UNDP IRH) / South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (henceforth: UNDP SEESAC) is a joint initiative of UNDP and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), with 20 years of experience in Southeast Europe (SEE) in strengthening knowledge sharing, information exchange, standardization and cooperation on SALW control, as well as integrating a gender perspective into the security sector reform processes and SALW control. Within this broader framework, the regional project "Strengthening of Regional Cooperation on Gender Mainstreaming in Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans" has a decade-long track record of supporting systems of defence in the Western Balkans in integrating gender in security sector reform. This project, which belongs to a wider UNDP SEESAC portfolio, supports four Western Balkans countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) to work towards fulfilling their global SDG commitments by directly contributing to SDG #16, dedicated to building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels, and SDG #5, on achieving gender equality as "necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world". The project contributes to the UNDP's Regional Programme outcome No. 3 – "Building resilience to shocks and crises through enhanced prevention and risk-informed development," notably output 3.3. – "Regional cooperation enables national systems to ensure the restoration of justice institutions, redress mechanisms and community security, including armed violence reduction and small arms and light weapons (SALW) control." Ultimately, the project envisages the Western Balkans as an exporter of security in Europe and a unique source of expertise on achieving gender equality in the military worldwide. UNDP SEESAC is recognized for its ability to deliver results by working closely with relevant partners through a regional approach to tackle the most challenging issues through the facilitation of networking, standardization, information sharing, and knowledge exchange. UNDP SEESAC has established itself as a trusted and valued partner for national authorities, donors, and the wider international community in the Western Balkans and beyond. With the majority of team members based in Belgrade, UNDP SEESAC supports authorities throughout SEE, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo[1], Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, as well as, to a lesser extent, Ukraine. The regional project "Strengthening of Regional Cooperation on Gender Mainstreaming in Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans" supports regional cooperation as well as tailored country-level activities in the four above-mentioned Western Balkans countries while also sharing knowledge on demand with defence sectors in Albania, Georgia, as well as countries that participate in SEEMIC[2], which is facilitated by RCC.[3] All of the project partners are RCC participants. RCC provides a framework that facilitates the initiation and implementation of regional processes and activities while providing the flexibility to have various partners. Regional ownership is ensured through the RCC (politically) as well as the Regional Security Sector Reform platform[4] (RSSRP), including regular regional meetings (technically), which provide opportunities for the representatives of the four Ministries of Defence and Armed Forces to provide strategic guidance, exchange information, and agree on initiatives and requests for UNDP SEESAC support. About the project Achieving gender equality in the military is critical to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. Promoting gender equality and integrating a gender perspective in the military is not only the right thing but also the smart thing to do, keeping in mind the complex security challenges in today's world. The WPS agenda recognizes women as critical actors in achieving and sustaining peace and security. Gender equality is central to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and key to achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Countries of the Western Balkans subscribe to both the WPS agenda and SDGs. UNDP SEESAC facilitates regional cooperation on integrating a gender perspective in the security sector among the Ministries of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of North Macedonia, and the Republic of Serbia since 2012.[5] UNDP SEESAC established excellent cooperation with the Ministries of Defence (MoDs) in the Western Balkans through the implementation of the regional project Strengthening of Regional Cooperation on Gender Mainstreaming in Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans (hereinafter – the project). The second phase (2018 – 2023) of the project dovetails Phase I, implemented in the period 2012-2016.[6] The project has been conceptualized upon request and in close consultation with the MoDs of the four participating jurisdictions in the Western Balkans. Phase I of the project initiated the transformational gender equality processes in the MoDs and Armed Forces (AFs). The project strengthened the regional cooperation on gender equality in the military through regular regional meetings that enabled networking, knowledge, and information exchange among the representatives of Gender Equality Mechanisms (GEMs), decision-makers, and military commanders. Through regional cooperation, the MoDs strengthened GEMs' capacities to implement practical solutions to advance gender equality and increased evidence-based insight into the position of women in the AFs. This action enabled, inter alia, support for the professional development of women in the military and the enhancement of working conditions to put women on par with their men colleagues. An overall increase in gender awareness in the military was achieved through establishing a Regional network of 77 gender military trainers[7] who organized briefings and seminars for over 4,700 military personnel in Phase I and continued this important work in Phase II. The project's unique approach enabled the establishment of a regional knowledge exchange platform on gender equality in the military, an example not known in any other region in the world, generating impact beyond the Western Balkans. Since its establishment in 2014, the Regional Network of gender military trainers has continued to support the delivery of gender training through the Regional Security Sector Reform Platform, a vehicle for the transfer of expertise to the other countries of Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and beyond. Notwithstanding advances achieved by the MoDs and the AFs in the Western Balkans, women remained underrepresented and unequally treated in the military. Challenges included limited capacities for gender-sensitive analysis and evidence-based policymaking, the low capability of institutions to address gender-based discrimination timely and adequately, and a lack of shared understanding of how to integrate the gender perspective in military education. Based on the needs identified, Phase II of the project continued fostering both regional and national level activities through support for (1) Gender-responsive and evidence-based policy development and implementation; and (2) Improved integration of women in the military through gender sensitization and integrating a gender perspective in military education and training. The project has been financially supported by the Kingdom of Norway through NOK 13.5 million (US$ 2.25 million) in Phase I, and NOK 19.5 million (US$ 2.22 million) in Phase II, the latter contribution ending at the end of June 2023. The Slovak Republic supported Phase II of the project with EUR 0.3 million (US$ 0.38 million), whereby these funds remain available till the end of December 2024.[8] The project information is summarized in the table below:
[1] References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). [2] South East Europe Military Intelligence Chiefs’ Forum (SEEMIC) [3] At the request of RCC, UNDP SEESAC delivered two online gender awareness seminars for security sector representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Türkiye. [4] UNDP SEESAC established the Regional Security Sector Reform Platform (RSSRP) to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and expertise on niche security sector reform themes from SEE to the rest of Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (ECIS) region and further afield. [5] UNDP SEESAC has extensive experience working in SEE. With a result-oriented mode of operation, SEESAC identifies relevant regional issues, collects baseline data, ensures political support from the national stakeholders, secures funding, and implements the envisaged activities ensuring strong national ownership. The implementation at the regional level brings added value through coordination, experience, and best practices sharing, as well as the regional and national level top-notch policy research. [6] The project’s first phase was implemented with the financial support of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [7] The number of gender military trainers is changing due to the turnover of staff – this is the status from June 2022. [8] The Slovak funding for this regional project comes from UNDP -Slovakia Partnership Effective Development Solutions for SDGs (00111827) which is ending on 31 December 2024. Project implementation approach The project was established to act as a regional cooperation facilitation mechanism for the integration of a gender perspective in the military. The project foresaw two main outcomes:
Management arrangements: The project is implemented by UNDP IRH, through UNDP SEESAC. It is managed by the SEESAC Project Manager, who acts as the regional project manager. UNDP Country Offices in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia are regularly informed about the implementation of the project, and the participation of MoDs in regional activities and at the country level. UNDP SEESAC supports the overall coordination of the regional project based on continuous consultations with the four participating MoDs. Main achievements Overall, the project facilitated knowledge and experience exchange and moved the needle-related to gender equality in the military. The main achievements include: (i) strengthened regional cooperation on gender equality in MoDs and AFs in the Western Balkans; (ii) increased capacities of Human Resources Departments in the MoDs and AFs to develop gender-responsive policies based on the recommendations of the two regional studies on the position of women in the AFs in the Western Balkans; (iii) raised gender awareness of military and civilian staff in MoDs and AFs through the regional gender military trainers network; and (iv) increased representation of women in AFs in the Western Balkans from 3% to 6% in 2012, from 6% to 9% in 2019. During Phase II, the regional cooperation platform continued functioning as the project's backbone, persistently demonstrating the benefits of regional information and knowledge exchange on gender perspectives in the military. A total of 15 regional meetings of Gender Equality Mechanisms in the MoDs (RGEMs) were organized throughout both phases of the project (six were organized in Phase II), resulting in the exchange of relevant information and joint activities on policy research and promotion of gender equality. Close cooperation of four MoDs on gender perspective in the military resulted in the Ministerial Declaration on Support for Gender Equality in Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans signed in December 2021 at the Ministerial conference A Way Forward on Gender Equality in the Defence Sector in the Western Balkans.[1] MoDs strengthened capabilities for gender-responsive and evidence-based policy development based on the findings and recommendations of the Regional Youth Perception Survey on values and attitudes while considering future professions with specific emphasis on gender-related aspects focusing on a career in the military, and the 2nd Regional Study - The Position of Women in the Armed Forces in the Western Balkans, which identifies key progress and gaps in ensuring the equal position of women and men in the military. Additionally, the MoDs strengthened internal capacities to efficiently respond to gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and abuse through data collection and analysis conducted for the Regional Handbook on Preventing and Responding to Gender-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Abuse and the implementation of the demand-driven country-level small-scale project. A greater understanding of the importance of integrating a gender perspective in military education was achieved through the development of The Regional Baseline Study on Integrating A Gender Perspective in Military Education and Training developed jointly by the Ministries on the attained level of gender in military education and training, as well as examples of good practice and recommendations on how to integrate gender in military education and training. The capacities of the MoDs to deliver gender training were strengthened by expanding the Regional Network of Gender Trainers, with additional 17 certified trainers upon completion of the 3rd Regional Gender Training of Trainers (GToT) course organized in close cooperation with the Nordic Center for Gender in Military Operations. The Regional Network of Gender Trainers platform continued functioning in 2022, enabling information sharing and knowledge exchange among gender trainers, and planning of activities in person. Two regional meetings of the Network were organized in the second phase, enabling networking and planning of activities. Gender awareness of the high-level officials in MoD and AFs advanced through Gender Coach Programme conducted in the Ministries of Defence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, leading to increased knowledge and awareness of gender perspective in the military. In 2022, the Ministry of Defence of Serbia nominated its first representative to take part in gender coaching, thus confirming the commitment of the MoD to implement the recommendations of the recently launched Regional Study on Integrating a Gender Perspective in Military Education and Training. MoDs strengthened internal capacities for a gender perspective in security sector reform through the implementation of demand-driven country-level small-scale projects contributing to standardized gender training, strengthened institutional response to address gender-based discrimination, and increased capacities for mainstreaming a gender perspective in military education. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on project activities During Phase II, the bulk of the project activities were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Balkans jurisdictions forced the Governments to impose measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including the declaration of a state of emergency in some jurisdictions (notably Serbia), restrictions to the freedom of movement, public gatherings and downsizing of non-essential governmental and business processes. Furthermore, the state institutions, including the project's partners, have shifted their efforts to emergency response measures, while the key staff of some of the partner institutions was hospitalized or in quarantine because of COVID-19, which hindered their participation in the project throughout 2020 and 2021. These circumstances affected project implementation. Some key project activities needed to be rescheduled (e.g., the 3rd Regional Gender Training for Trainers – GToT had to be rescheduled twice, in 2020 and in 2021, to be finally held in 2022). Most regional activities were converted to an online or hybrid setting format. UNDP SEESAC maintained regular contact with the project partners via online means to secure partners' continued commitment and participation in the project and, most importantly, meet the needs of MoDs related to gender integration in their activities as per MoDs' demand. While activities continued, the project experienced delays in implementation, requiring two no-cost project extensions from the Norwegian MFA. The final evaluation purpose, objectives and scope 1. Purpose The purpose of the project evaluation is to provide an impartial review of the UNDP regional project in terms of its relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, and, finally, communications and visibility. Also, the evaluation is essential for accountability and transparency, strengthening the ability of stakeholders to hold UNDP accountable for its development contributions. The key findings, lessons learnt, and recommendations generated by the evaluation will be used by the UNDP to assess the performance and value of the regional project, and as guidance for the future course of action in the field. 2. Objective The evaluation objective is to examine the overall performance of the regional project "Strengthening of Regional Cooperation on Gender Mainstreaming in Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans", and its results and assess how the outputs delivered the added value for the participating defence systems and their implementation of gender equality policies and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. Based on a substantive analysis of the effectiveness of the project approach through desk-top review and feedback from project partners (MoDs and AFs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia), the evaluation is expected to assess cause and effect relations, identifying the extent to which the observed changes can be defined as transformational and can be attributed to UNDP regional project. 3. Scope The evaluation will cover the periods January 2012 - June 2016 (Phase I) and December 2018 – June 2023 (Phase II). Apart from a desk review of key documents (refer to Annex 2), the evaluation will draw from interviews with all partners involved in project implementation, notably representatives of four MoDs and AFs, donor partners, UNDP, and relevant other organizations (refer to Annex 1). The final project evaluation will take into consideration the political, economic and social changes, notably changes that occurred during the four years of implementation of Phase II of the regional project, and in particular, the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions in the Western Balkans region.
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Regional project evaluation criteria and key questions The evaluation should be guided by the following questions to determine the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, impact, including lessons learned and forward-looking recommendations. The guiding questions for the final project evaluation are summarised below. The overarching question for the overall project action is: Should the positive (or negative) changes be attributed to the project intervention, and which changes would not have happened without the project support in each of the four partner MoDs and the region of the Western Balkans? Relevance
Coherence
Effectiveness
Efficiency
Impact
Sustainability
Communications and Visibility
The following additional questions should guide the overall regional impact of the project:
The evaluation needs to assess the degree to which the project initiatives have supported or promoted gender equality, a rights-based approach, and human development. In this regard, United Nations Evaluation Group's guidance on Integrating Human Rights and Gender Equality in Evaluation should be consulted. METHODOLOGY Based on the UNDP Evaluation Guidelines, UNEG Norms and Stand for Evaluations (2016) and in consultations with UNDP, the evaluation will be participatory, involving relevant stakeholders. The Project Evaluation Expert will propose an evaluation methodology and agree with UNDP on a detailed plan for the assignment as a part of the Evaluation Inception Report. The proposed methodology should employ innovative participatory approaches and relevant quantitative, qualitative or combined methods to conduct the final project evaluation based on diverse evidence, using gender-disaggregated data and appropriate analytical methods. The Project Evaluation Expert is expected to combine the standard and other evaluation tools and techniques to ensure maximum reliability of data and validity of the evaluation findings. Evaluation methods need to generate feedback loops and insights that can be used in future planning to generate further transformational change. Stakeholder participation is an important source of data that can mitigate observational biases. The Evaluation Recommendations should be forward-looking and focused on adaptation to the changing system addressed by the project intervention. Limitations to the chosen approach/methodology and methods shall be made explicit by the Project Evaluation Expert and the consequences of these limitations will be discussed in the proposed methodology. The Project Evaluation Expert shall, to the extent possible, present mitigation measures to address these limitations. The Project Evaluation Expert is expected to carry out the evaluation process with careful consideration of these Terms of Reference. In cases where sensitive or confidential issues are to be addressed in the evaluation, the Project Evaluation Expert should ensure an evaluation design that does not put informants and stakeholders at risk during the data collection phase or the evaluation report dissemination phase. Standard UNDP evaluation methodology would suggest the following data-collecting methods:
UNDP Evaluation Guidelines Note: If, due to the new coronaviruses, it is not possible to travel to or within the jurisdiction for the evaluation then the consultant should develop a methodology that takes this into account the conduct of the evaluation virtually and remotely, including the use of remote interview methods and extended desk reviews, data analysis, surveys and evaluation questionnaires. This should be detailed in the Inception Report and agreed with the Evaluation Manager. If a data collection/field mission is not possible, then remote interviews may be undertaken by telephone or online (zoom, etc.). International consultants can work remotely with national evaluator support in the field if it is safe for them to operate and travel. A short validation mission may be considered if it is confirmed safe for staff. International consultants can work remotely with national evaluator support in the field if it is safe for them to operate and travel. No stakeholders, consultants, or UNDP staff should be put in harm's way, and safety is the key priority. The final methodological approach, including interview schedule, field visits, and data to be used in the evaluation, should be clearly outlined in the inception report and be thoroughly discussed and agreed upon between UNDP and the evaluator/s. [1] https://www.undp.org/publications/gender-equality-strategy-2014-2017 [2] https://www.undp.org/publications/undp-gender-equality-strategy-2018-2021 [3] UNDP Evaluation Guidelines, Annex 2. Summary of common data-collection methods/sources used in UNDP evaluations
Key Responsibilities Under the overall direction of the UNDP SEESAC Project Manager, the Project Evaluation Expert is expected to deliver the following products and tasks:
Deliverables and timeframe The following deliverables will be required from the Project Evaluation Expert:
[1] Template available at http://web.undp.org/evaluation/guideline/documents/PDF/UNDP_Evaluation_Guidelines.pdf, p. 25 The payments will be based on the successful completion of the above deliverables and following the approval of Expert's deliverables progress reports in English by the UNDP SEESAC Project Manager.
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Qualifications The Project Evaluation Expert is expected to provide an independent and substantiated evaluation of the project achievements; capture underperformance and gaps, if any; triangulate findings among partners and key stakeholders and, last but not least – map lessons learned and provide strategic forward-looking recommendations. The Project Evaluation Expert will work in close cooperation with the UNDP SEESAC team and will report to the UNDP SEESAC Manager[1], who will oversee and support the overall final project evaluation process. The Project Evaluation Expert should act with integrity and respect for all stakeholders according to the UNEG Ethical Guidelines for Evaluation. Education
Experience and knowledge
Language
Evaluation ethics The Project Evaluation Expert shall not have any direct or indirect institutional or personal interest (such as financial gains as employees, consultants, individual contractors whether individually or through corporate ownership, participation or benefit), or those of his or her family members or his/her direct supervisor/s, of private or professional nature, in any of the projects implemented within the project framework. Project Evaluation Expert must declare immediately should they identify such conflict. This evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the UNEG' Ethical Guidelines for Evaluation'. The evaluators must safeguard the rights and confidentiality of information providers, interviewees, and stakeholders through measures to ensure compliance with legal and other relevant codes governing the collection of data and reporting of data. The evaluators must also ensure the security and confidentiality of collected information before, during, and after the evaluation and protocols to ensure anonymity and confidentiality of sources of information where that is expected. The information knowledge and data gathered in the evaluation process must be used solely for project evaluation purposes and not for other uses without the express authorization of UNDP and its partners. The evaluators should be free from any conflict of interest related to this evaluation.[2] All personnel engaged in the evaluation need to sign the Pledge of Ethical Conduct, upon the signature of the contract. Management and implementation arrangements The Project Evaluation Expert will report to the assigned Evaluation Manager, who will oversee and support the overall evaluation process, and assure high quality and independent implementation of the evaluation with the appropriate guidance from UNDP's Senior Management and in coordination with the Regional Project team. The UNDP Regional Project Team will provide the required information and documents to the Project Evaluation Expert. They will also be responsible for providing support in establishing initial contacts with the interviewees before the organization of meetings and identifying interpreters, and covering the costs the interpretation (latter if required). The Project Board will be available for interviews with the Project Evaluation Expert and will endorse the Final Evaluation Report following presentations of the evaluation findings, as necessary. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS. Application Procedure: Qualified and interested candidates are asked to submit their applications via UNDP Web site: UNDP in Serbia, under the section "Jobs" no later than 2 May 2023. Application should include:
In order to apply please merge above listed documents into a single PDF file. The system does not allow for more than one attachment to be uploaded. The shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide copies of diplomas and any other certificates providing evidence of their education and experience in relevant fields. Any request for clarification must be sent by standard electronic communication to the e-mail vacancy.rs@undp.org. The procuring UNDP entity will respond by standard electronic mail and will send response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants. Financial Proposal:
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount (USD), and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in instalments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days). Travel All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. Evaluation
Additional Information:
In the case of engagement of Civil servants under IC contract modality a no-objection letter should be provided by the Government entity. The ‘no-objection’ letter must also state that the employer formally certifies that their employees are allowed to receive short-term consultancy assignment from another entity without being on “leave-without-pay” status (if applicable), and include any conditions and restrictions on granting such permission, if any. If the previous is not applicable ‘leave-without-pay’ confirmation should be submitted. Engagement of Government Officials and Employees
(i) A “No-objection” letter in respect of the individual is received from the Government employing him/her, and; (ii) The individual must provide an official documentation from his/her employer formally certifying his or her status as being on “official leave without pay” for the duration of the IC.
TOR ANNEXES (will be provided upon the selection of the candidate) Annex 1. Indicative list of the main stakeholders and their roles in evaluation Annex 2. List of documents to be considered for the evaluation desk review Annex 3. Required Evaluation Matrix Template Annex 4. Standard outline for an evaluation report Annex 5: UNEG Ethical Guidelines for Evaluation Annex 6. Pledge of ethical conduct evaluation Annex 7: UNEG Code of Conduct for Evaluation in the UN System [1] The Evaluation Manager is not the project manager. The Evaluation Manager leads the evaluation process and participates in all of its stages - evaluability assessment, preparation, implementation, management and use. The responsibilities of the Evaluation Manager are listed in the UNDP Evaluation Guidelines, Section 5, Roles and Responsibilities. [2] UNDP Evaluation Guidelines, Box 7. Sources of conflict of interest in evaluation |
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