UNDP Jobs - 70026- National Evaluation Consultant (Namibia)

National Evaluation Consultant (Namibia) - Country Programme Evaluation, Independent Evaluation Office

Location :

In country of assignment and partially Home-based, NAMIBIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Mar-2017

Application Deadline :

17-Jan-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

30-60 days total between Mar-Nov 2017

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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.

Background

As the custodian of the evaluation function, the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of UNDP supports the Administrator in his/her substantive accountability function, and contributes to informed decision-making by the Executive Board, managing for development results by the organization and enhancing the evaluation function across the UN system by engaging with partners in the evaluation and development community.

IEO undertakes independent country programme evaluations (ICPEs) – also known as Assessments of Development Results (ADRs). The ICPEs/ADRs cover the UNDP country portfolio over a 5-8 year period and are timed to provide evaluative evidence to feed into the development of new UNDP Country Programme Documents. ICPEs/ADRs also support UNDP’s accountability to national stakeholders and the Executive Board.

In 2017, an ICPE/ADR will be conducted in Namibia. The IEO is currently seeking evaluation consultants to support as team members the Namibia country programme evaluation. Consultants are responsible for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information for the evaluation’s design and conduct.

This call for expressions of interest (EOI) provides a profile of the expected responsibilities of evaluation consultants. The specific Terms of Reference for each evaluation team member will be provided at a later date to interested candidates who meet the required qualifications set out in this EOI. The duration of the consultancy will vary depending on the specific tasks, and is expected to range between 30 and 60 work days.

For more information on IEO activities, visit undp.org/evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluation consultants are sought for the ICPE/ADR to be carried out in 2017 in Namibia. The consultants will provide their technical expertise and knowledge in one or more of UNDP’s thematic programme areas: (1) poverty reduction; (2) democratic governance; (3) HIV/AIDS; (4) environment & energy; (5) women’s empowerment.

Under the supervision of the respective IEO Evaluation Manager, consultants will perform the following:

Undertake desk reviews of material and drafting of background papers on specific UNDP thematic/outcome area(s);
Assist in designing relevant data collection instruments and participate, as appropriate, in field-based data collection in the country;
Analyze collected data and draft analytical papers based on agreed evaluation criteria.
Contribute to the finalization of the evaluation report prepared by the IEO Evaluation Manager.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Strong analytical skills, including ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information with a discerning sense for quality of data;
Good mastery of information technology required for organized presentation of information.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to maintain confidentiality;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Proven organizational skills and ability to handle a large volume of work;
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling UN values and ethical standards, including UNEG norms;
Acts as a team player and exercises diplomacy, tact and politeness;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree or higher in Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Relations, Natural Sciences or other field relevant to UNDP’s work.

Experience:

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in design and conduct of development evaluation;
Preferably substantive work experience in, and knowledge of Namibia;
Background in evaluating one or more of UNDP’s thematic areas: (1) poverty reduction; (2) democratic governance; (3) HIV/AIDS; (4) environment & energy; (5) women’s empowerment.
Familiarity with development programming and evaluative methods focused on poverty eradication and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion, including for gender equality and women’s empowerment;
Strong understanding of UN/UNDP work, including UN Country Team programming and coordination modalities.

Language:

Fluency in English is essential.

Application Instructions

The following documents should be uploaded to the UNDP Jobs site as one document:

Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of at least three (3) professional references;
A brief cover letter (250-400 words) specifying: (a) area of expertise within UNDP’s thematic programme areas (see above); (b) potential conflict of interest in having worked in a programmatic capacity for UNDP over the last 5 years; and (c) proposed daily rate.

Please ensure that all required documents are combined and uploaded as one file as the system does not permit multiple uploads.