Country Program Evaluation (CPE) Consultant /International Evaluator

Overview

This role involves conducting a Country Program Evaluation (CPE) for UN Women Kyrgyz Republic, assessing the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and human rights and gender equality dimensions of its Strategic Note (2023-2027). The evaluation aims to support learning, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making for the next programming cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a rapid evaluability assessment.
• Undertake data collection, including portfolio analysis, desk review, stakeholder consultations, and contribution analysis.
• Utilize mixed qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews, focus groups, document analysis, and observation.
• Examine risks, learning opportunities, scalability, and strategic relevance of interventions.
• Prepare and submit an inception report, draft report, and final report.
• Present preliminary findings.

Required Experience

At least 7 years of practical experience in conducting gender-responsive evaluations of development strategies, policies and programs. Extensive experience in applying qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods. A strong record in designing and leading evaluations. Knowledge of the role of UN Women and its programming, coordination and normative roles at the regional and country level will be considered an asset. Country or regional experience in ECA region and in particular in the Kyrgyz Republic would be an advantage.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social science, sociology, international development, gender/women studies or related area.

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