Result of Service

Inception Report, containing a preliminary analysis of the CF ToC or, in its absence, reconstruction of the CF ToC; an elaboration of the evaluation approach and methods, including TOR: the evaluation design matrix; and a detailed evaluation plan and timeline, including a tentative list of interviews to be arranged or plans for field visits. Preliminary findings report or presentation, in a template to be agreed with the Evaluation Manager. Draft and final CF Evaluation Report, including the annexes. Design Power Point Presentation for UNCT Serbia outlining key findings and recommendations.

Work Location

Remote working with travel within Serbia

Expected duration

6 month (44 days), May – November 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

The National Team Member/Evaluation Specialist contributes to the evaluation process substantively through data collection and analysis. He/she will share responsibilities for conducting desk review and interviews and conduct field visits identified and collect data. He/she will provide substantive inputs to the inception report, the presentation of preliminary findings as well as to the draft and final reports.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced University Degree (Master or PhD) in the field of political science, governance, public administration, development studies, law, human rights or other relevant field is required; • Minimum five years of relevant experience in evaluation of UN’s or other international organizations project and planning documents is required • Strong data collection and analysis skills; Prior experience in working with multilateral agencies. • Strong experience and knowledge in the UN programming principles including leaving no one behind LNOB, human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, disability inclusion; forced displacement and statelessness; environmental sustainability and resilience, and accountability. • In-depth knowledge and strong research record of country socio-economic development and environment context • Technical competence in undertaking complex evaluations which involve use of mixed methods. • Knowledge of UN role, UN reform process and UN programming at the country level, particularly UNSDCF.

Languages

English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English and Serbian is required.

Additional Information

For more detailed ToR please see https://uninfo.org/location/62/documents (please copy and paste to the browser). Interested candidates shall submit documentations demonstrating why they are the best-suited to carry out the above task. This should include: • Sample of previous works. • A brief outline of the strengths and expertise highlighting directly relevant experiences to the assignment, including experience and knowledge in the UN programming principles (LNOB, human rights, GEWE, environmental sustainability and resilience, and accountability) • Approach to work/suggested methodology and work-plan (up to 3 pages) • Financial Proposal (inclusive of expenses related to travels and DSA) as required Administrative Issues The international Team Leader and National Team Member will be responsible for own travel arrangements cross-country. No additional costs outside of the scope of this TOR will be covered. The consultants will have to possess their own laptop and other technical equipment to complete the assignment. The documents produced during the period of this consultancy will be treated strictly confidential and the rights of distribution and/or publication shall solely reside with the UN.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.