NATIONAL CONSULTANT: End Line Evaluation-YLPP

The Position: End Line Evaluation National Consultant

The evaluation will cover the full duration and scope of the Youth Leading Peace project implementation (from inception in 2022 to conclusion in 2025) across all target locations in South Sudan. It will encompass all three project outcome areas, examining activities at both national and community levels.

The consultants will assess the project’s reach and influence among youth beneficiaries (female and male), partner organisations, and other stakeholders. The evaluation will also address cross-cutting issues such as gender inclusion and conflict sensitivity, analysing how effectively the project engaged young women and men, including marginalised groups, in peacebuilding efforts. All key interventions, from the establishment of youth peace forums and leadership trainings to the formulation of the National YPS Strategy and state-level peace dialogues, fall within the evaluation scope.

 You will report to:

In close collaboration with the Programme Specialist—Youth at UNFPA, the consultants will report work progress weekly. The final report will be submitted by June 18th, 2025, and presented to stakeholders by June 20th. 

 How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this end-line evaluation is to provide an independent, comprehensive assessment of the Youth Leading Peace project’s performance and achievements against its objectives. The evaluation will determine the extent to which the project has delivered on its expected outputs and outcomes and draw lessons on what worked well and what could be improved. Crucially, the findings will be used to inform stakeholders (including the government, UN agencies, donors, and civil society) about the project’s impact and to guide the design of future programmes in youth and peacebuilding.

You would be responsible for

•  Inception Report detailing the evaluation design, refined evaluation questions, methodology, sampling strategy, and work plan. This report should also include an evaluation matrix linking questions to data sources and methods. (To be submitted within approximately 2 weeks of the start of the assignment for approval.)

• Preliminary Findings Briefing, an oral briefing or presentation of initial findings and observations to the project management team and the Evaluation Reference Group after the fieldwork and data analysis. This session allows for validation of findings and discussion of any emerging recommendations before drafting the report.

•  Draft Evaluation Report, a comprehensive report detailing preliminary findings, conclusions, and recommendations, structured around the evaluation objectives and questions. The draft will be submitted to key stakeholders for review and feedback.

•  Final Evaluation Report, a polished report (approximately 30–40 pages, excluding annexes) incorporating stakeholder feedback. The final report should include an executive summary, background, methodology, findings (with evidence), conclusions, and actionable recommendations. All data collection tools, lists of people interviewed, and other relevant annexes should be appended.

•   Presentation of Results, a concise PowerPoint presentation (or equivalent) to present the key findings and recommendations to stakeholders (for example, at a dissemination workshop or debrief meeting convened by UNFPA/UNESCO and partners).

 Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Advanced university degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, development studies, peace and conflict studies, monitoring and evaluation, or a related discipline

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 5 years of professional experience in conducting programme or project evaluations in the international development context. Experience evaluating peacebuilding, conflict resolution or youth empowerment projects is highly desirable. Familiarity with recognised evaluation standards and methodologies (including the OECD/DAC criteria) is required
• Subject Matter Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Youth, Peace and Security agenda and the dynamics of peacebuilding in South Sudan. Prior experience working on youth-focused initiatives or peace programmes in South Sudan or similar post-conflict contexts is a significant advantage.
• Gender and Inclusion: Proven ability to integrate gender analysis into evaluation work. Experience assessing gender equality outcomes and applying gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches during data collection and analysis
• Analytical and Communication Skills: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear findings. Exceptional English writing skills are essential, with the capacity to produce well-structured, insightful and concise reports. Strong oral communication and facilitation skills are also important for conducting interviews, focus groups and presentations.

•   Teamwork and Professionalism: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a two-person team, and to coordinate effectively with the MOPB, MOYS, UNFPA, UNESCO, and other stakeholders. The consultants should demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and adherence to ethical standards. They must follow the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) ethical guidelines, including ensuring confidentiality and respect for all participants.

 Languages: 

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local languages (for example, Juba Arabic or other widely spoken languages in South Sudan) is an asset, as it will facilitate deeper engagement with community participants. A deep understanding of South Sudan’s cultural and social context, as well as the current peace and security environment, is expected

Required Competencies: 

Values:

Exemplifying integrity, 

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

Embracing cultural diversity, 

Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

  Providing strategic focus

Engaging internal/ external partners and stakeholders

 Leading, developing and empowering people/ creating a culture of performance 

 Making decisions and exercising judgment

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships

Delivering a results-based programme

 Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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