Overview
The consultant will conduct an external review of a joint UNODC-UNDP programme in Uzbekistan, focusing on strengthening youth resilience to cybercrime and digital violence. The role involves assessing the programme's effectiveness, implementation, and adherence to human security principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the methodological design of the review, including a comprehensive desk review, Key Informant Interviews, and systematic triangulation of findings.
- Explicitly assess human security, gender, inclusion, and vulnerability dimensions within the review questions and analysis scope.
- Evaluate joint implementation arrangements, coordination efficiency between UNODC and UNDP, and the added value of the joint approach.
- Ensure adherence to UNODC templates for external reviews and UNTFHS reporting guidelines.
- Produce an Approach Paper (Inception report).
- Produce a Draft Review Report.
- Produce a Final External Review Report.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in conducting external reviews/evaluations for UN agencies is required.
- Experience with technical assistance programmes, specifically in cybercrime, youth crime prevention, or human security or related areas is desirable.
- Previous experience with UNODC and UNDP evaluations is desirable.
- Understanding of the local and Central Asian context, Mahalla systems, and digital literacy initiatives in Uzbekistan is desirable.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Criminal Justice, Law, Political Science, Management or International Development is required.
- A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
