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    Evaluation Advisor - Nairobi - United Nations Population Fund

    United Nations Population Fund
    United Nations Population Fund Nairobi

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    Job Title: Evaluation Advisor

    United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) seeks a qualified professional to serve as an Evaluation Advisor in its Independent Evaluation Office.

    The successful candidate will lead centralized evaluations, provide leadership in specific functional or thematic areas, engage with partners to deliver the Evaluation Policy, and contribute to the functioning of the IEO.

    About UNFPA

    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.

    The organization's strategic plan (2022-2025) aims to end preventable maternal deaths, unmet need for family planning, and gender-based violence and harmful practices.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Conducting and/or managing credible, independent corporate evaluations and other evaluative studies of UNFPA's programming and processes.
    • Leading and managing different types of corporate evaluations, including thematic, programmatic, institutional, and joint evaluations.
    • Developing terms of reference and budget, selecting and contracting individuals or firms, constituting and chairing evaluation reference groups, contributing substantially to the development of scope, approach, and methodology of evaluations.

    Requirements

    • A Master's degree in social sciences, public health, economics, gender studies, or demography.
    • At least 10 years of experience in managing complex evaluations in the areas of gender, health, and/or population dynamics.
    • Demonstrable experience in managing and conducting different types of evaluations in or for UN organizations, other multilateral or bilateral development organizations.
    • Excellent verbal and writing skills in English required; fluency in Spanish and/or French is a strong asset.

    Benefits

    This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary, cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance, and other benefits.

    UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work-life balance.