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Country Programme Evaluation

4 April 2022
Phnom Penh
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Vacancies Notice No. FPA-22-002

 

Job Title: Country Programme Evaluation 

Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Contract Type: Individual Contract

  • International Consultant
  • National Consultants
  • Young Emerging Evaluator

Deadline: 04 April 2022 (17:00 hours Local Times)

The Country Programme Evaluation will serve the following three main purposes, as outlined in the 2019 UNFPA Evaluation Policy: (i) demonstrate accountability to stakeholders on performance in achieving development results and on invested resources; (ii) support evidence-based decision-making; and (iii) contribute key lessons learned to the existing knowledge based on how to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the 1994 ICPD. 

 

Therefore, UNFPA Cambodia Country Office is looking for an International Consultant, Two National Consultants and a Young Emerging Evaluator.  

 

Qualifications and Experience:

 

Team Leader - International Consultant

The competencies, skills and experience of the evaluation team leader should include:

 

  • Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, gender studies,  women/gender studies, human rights law, social sciences, demography or population studies, statistics, development studies or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in conducting or managing evaluations in the field of international development with experience in humanitarian settings as an asset.
  • Extensive experience in leading complex evaluations commissioned by United Nations organizations and/or other international organizations and NGOs.
  • Substantive knowledge on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and youth development, including GBV, early, child and forced marriage, and issues surrounding masculinity, gender relationships and sexuality.
  • In-depth knowledge of theory-based evaluation approaches and ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and to uphold high quality standards for evaluation as defined by UNFPA and UNEG.
  • Good knowledge of humanitarian strategies, policies, frameworks and international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles, as well as the international humanitarian architecture and coordination mechanisms].
  • Ability to ensure ethics and integrity of the evaluation process, including confidentiality and the principle of do no harm.
  • Ability to consistently integrate human rights and gender perspectives and disability inclusion in all phases of the evaluation process.
  • Excellent management and leadership skills to coordinate the work of the evaluation team, and strong ability to share technical evaluation skills and knowledge.
  • Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
  • Excellent ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of data and information from diverse sources.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
  • Work experience in/good knowledge of the region and the national development context of Cambodia
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

  

SRHR/ASRHR Expert - National Consultant

The competencies, skills and experience of the SRHR expert should include:

 

  • Master’s degree in public health, medicine, health economics and financing, epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies or M&E work in the field of international development with experience in humanitarian setting as an asset.
  • Substantive knowledge of SRHR, including HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, maternal health, and family planning, adolescent and youth development,  in particular SRHR of adolescents and youth.
  • Good knowledge of humanitarian strategies, policies, frameworks and international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles, as well as the international humanitarian architecture and coordination mechanisms].
  • Ability to ensure ethics and integrity of the evaluation process, including confidentiality and the principle of do no harm.
  • Ability to consistently integrate human rights and gender perspectives in all phases of the evaluation process.
  • Solid knowledge of evaluation approaches and methodology and demonstrated ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
  • Work experience in/good knowledge of the national development context of [name of country].
  • Familiarity with UNFPA or other United Nations organizations’ mandates and activities will be an advantage.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer

  

Population Dynamics Expert - National Consultant

The competencies, skills and experience of the gender equality and women’s empowerment and population expert should include:

 

  • Master’s degree in demography or population studies, statistics, social sciences, development studies or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies or M&E work in the field of international development with experience in humanitarian settings as an asset.
  • Substantive knowledge on the generation, analysis, dissemination and use of housing census and population data for development, population dynamics, migration and national statistics systems.
  • Substantive knowledge on population policies, including youth development policies
  • Good knowledge of humanitarian strategies, policies, frameworks and international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles, as well as the international humanitarian architecture and coordination mechanisms.
  • Ability to ensure ethics and integrity of the evaluation process, including confidentiality and the principle of do no harm.
  • Ability to consistently integrate human rights and gender perspectives in all phases of the evaluation process.
  • Solid knowledge of evaluation approaches and methodology and demonstrated ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
  • Work experience in/good knowledge of the national development context of Cambodia
  • Familiarity with UNFPA or other United Nations organizations’ mandates and activities will be an advantage.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer.

 

Young and Emerging Evaluator

The young and emerging evaluator must be under 35 years of age and her/his competencies, skills and experience should include:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, demography or population studies, social sciences, statistics, development studies or a related field.
  • Certificate in evaluation or equivalent qualification.
  • At least one year of work experience in conducting evaluation or M&E in the field of international development.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
  • Strong organizational skills, communication skills and writing skills.
  • Good command of information and communication technology and data visualization tools.
  • Good knowledge of the mandate and activities of UNFPA or other United Nations organizations will be an advantage.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer.

 

How to apply:

 

Applications must be supported with a UN Personal History Form (P11) and a detailed CV, Consultancy Fee proposal, addressed directly to UNFPA Country Office’s email cambodia.office@unfpa.org. The P11 Form and Terms of Reference can be obtained by email or via UNFPA Website http://cambodia.unfpa.org/ as well.

 

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork.