Evolution Specialist: Capacity Building for Gender Statistics and Monitoring Systems

Overview

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is seeking a qualified Evaluator to conduct a terminal evaluation of the project “Capacity Building for Gender Statistics and Monitoring Systems”. The evaluation will assess the project's performance and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, and implementing the final evaluation in accordance with the ToR.
• Leading the data collection, consulting, and liaising as required, with project stakeholders, key informants, and partners to ensure satisfactory delivery of all deliverables.
• Analyzing of key findings to arrive at an overall assessment of the performance of the project, conclusions, and recommendations, identification of lessons learned and best practices leading to the preparation of the final report.
• Drafting the evaluation report, using an approach agreed with the Evaluation Manager, and delivered in accordance with ECA’s specifications and timeline.
• Preparing and delivering a presentation on the draft evaluation report.
• Making themselves available, if required, to take part in briefings and discussions, online or, if judged necessary, at ECA or other venue, on dates to be agreed, in line with the work outlined in these ToRs and to be agreed in the inception phase.

Required Experience

At least 7 years of experience evaluating international development interventions is required. Proven experience designing and leading theory-based evaluations of development interventions is required. Proven experience with strategic planning approaches, M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory), information analysis and report writing are required. Experience in gender mainstreaming, policies, and practices especially within an African context will be an advantage. Experience conducting evaluations of UN programmes and projects will be an asset.

Qualifications

Advanced University Degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Development Studies, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Policy, or related social science field is required. A first-level university degree with combination of 3 years of additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

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