Principal Evaluation Specialist

Overview

The Principal Evaluation Specialist will contribute to evidence-informed decision-making and institutional learning within ADB and IED by providing strategic and technical leadership on evaluation methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert methodological advice on the design and implementation of quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods evaluations.
• Lead or contribute to quality assurance reviews of evaluation designs, data collection instruments, analytical approaches, and evaluation reports.
• Help apply internationally recognized evaluation frameworks and standards.
• Develop and update methodological guidance notes, toolkits, templates, and technical briefs.
• Design and deliver training, workshops, and coaching to build staff capacity in evaluation methods.
• Promote methodological innovation by introducing and advising on emerging approaches and tools.
• Engage with all partners to ensure evaluations are relevant, credible, and actionable.
• Support IED evaluation teams to translate complex methodological and analytical findings into clear, accessible insights.

Required Experience

At least 12 years of international experience working in several countries with substantial professional experience designing and conducting evaluations in international development, social or public policy contexts. International experience working in several countries. Demonstrated expertise in quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods evaluation approaches, including theory-based methods. Strong analytical and statistical skills. Proven experience in developing methodological guidance, quality assurance processes, and evaluation standards or frameworks. Experience in capacity building and mentoring staff or counterparts on evaluation methods and evidence use. Familiarity with ADB's development operations, project cycles, portfolio management, and evaluation processes is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

Master's Degree, or equivalent, in social sciences, statistics, economics, public policy, development studies or a related field, preferably PhD.

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