UN Cooperation Framework Midterm Review Consultant
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN operates in various countries, including Lesotho, where it aims to support sustainable development through frameworks like the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The organization employs thousands of staff worldwide, working across diverse sectors to implement programs and initiatives that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Overview:
The UN Cooperation Framework Midterm Review Consultant will play a crucial role in assessing the progress and effectiveness of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (Cooperation Framework) for the period 2024-202
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key duties and responsibilities, including:
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master's degree in Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), or a related field such as Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Project Management. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Additionally, a minimum of 7 years of experience with UN programmatic reviews, analysis, and evaluations is required. Knowledge of Least Developed Country (LDC) contexts is desirable, along with experience in complex multi-agency evaluations. Demonstrated expertise in gender-responsive evaluation methodologies and UN coordination systems is also essential, as well as expertise in governance, food systems, climate, and social sectors.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Project Management. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by sufficient relevant experience, specifically two additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience:
The consultant must have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, particularly in UN programmatic reviews, analysis, and evaluations. Experience in conducting evaluations in complex multi-agency environments is essential, as is familiarity with the specific challenges faced by LDCs. The candidate should also have a strong background in gender-responsive evaluation methodologies and integrated programming approaches.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written English is required for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.
Additional Notes:
The position is part-time and expected to last for a duration of 2 months. The consultant will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, as the United Nations does not charge applicants for applications, interviews, or training. The organization emphasizes its commitment to transparency and ethical recruitment practices.
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN operates in various countries, including Lesotho, where it aims to support sustainable development through frameworks like the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The organization employs thousands of staff worldwide, working across diverse sectors to implement programs and initiatives that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Overview:
The UN Cooperation Framework Midterm Review Consultant will play a crucial role in assessing the progress and effectiveness of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (Cooperation Framework) for the period 2024-202
- This position involves evaluating the relevance of the framework in light of emerging national and global shifts, particularly in Lesotho's changing development landscape. The consultant will be responsible for producing a comprehensive mid-term review report that incorporates stakeholder feedback and provides actionable recommendations for adaptive programming for the years 2026-202
- The review will focus on three strategic pillars: Good Governance and Social Equity, Equitable Food Systems, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, and People's Well-being and Economic Development. The consultant will work under the supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator and collaborate with various UN entities to ensure a cohesive approach to the review process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key duties and responsibilities, including:
- Assessing progress against the outcomes and outputs of the Cooperation Framework across all three strategic pillars.
- Evaluating the continued relevance of the Cooperation Framework in light of emerging national and global shifts, including economic fragility and climate vulnerability.
- Examining the coherence, efficiency, and effectiveness of UN Country Team (UNCT) inter-agency coordination mechanisms and collective accountability systems, such as joint planning and monitoring frameworks.
- Determining the validity of the Theory of Change in the context of evolving risks, including political instability and food system pressures.
- Assessing the current UNCT coordination architecture and its implications for normative support and policy engagement, and recommending necessary adjustments.
- Providing actionable recommendations for adaptive programming for 2026-2028, including opportunities for joint programs.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master's degree in Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), or a related field such as Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Project Management. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Additionally, a minimum of 7 years of experience with UN programmatic reviews, analysis, and evaluations is required. Knowledge of Least Developed Country (LDC) contexts is desirable, along with experience in complex multi-agency evaluations. Demonstrated expertise in gender-responsive evaluation methodologies and UN coordination systems is also essential, as well as expertise in governance, food systems, climate, and social sectors.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Project Management. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by sufficient relevant experience, specifically two additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience:
The consultant must have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, particularly in UN programmatic reviews, analysis, and evaluations. Experience in conducting evaluations in complex multi-agency environments is essential, as is familiarity with the specific challenges faced by LDCs. The candidate should also have a strong background in gender-responsive evaluation methodologies and integrated programming approaches.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written English is required for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.
Additional Notes:
The position is part-time and expected to last for a duration of 2 months. The consultant will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, as the United Nations does not charge applicants for applications, interviews, or training. The organization emphasizes its commitment to transparency and ethical recruitment practices.
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