National Evaluation Team Member

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency focused on delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working to improve reproductive health and rights, and to promote gender equality. The organization is committed to the principles of human rights and aims to ensure that all individuals have access to the resources and support they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. UNFPA's strategic plan for 2022-2025 emphasizes three transformative results: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. The organization is dedicated to addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health services, and to recovering lost gains while realizing its goals. UNFPA values principled and ethical staff who embody international norms and standards, and who are committed to delivering excellence in program results.

Job Overview:
The National Evaluation Team Member will play a crucial role in the Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) for UNFPA in Nepal, which will assess the 9th Country Programme (2023–2027). This evaluation aims to provide an independent assessment of UNFPA's support in terms of relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability. The role involves contributing to the methodological design of the evaluation, participating in data collection and analysis, and ensuring that the evaluation process adheres to ethical standards. The National Evaluation Team Member will be responsible for the design and implementation of their thematic area of the evaluation, engaging in all phases from the development of evaluation tools to the dissemination of results. This position requires a deep understanding of population dynamics and development issues, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The National Evaluation Team Member will be responsible for several key deliverables throughout the evaluation process. During the design phase, the consultant will produce a design report (version 1), a PowerPoint presentation, a design report (version 2), and a final design report that includes a stakeholder map, site selection, and fieldwork agenda. In the field phase, the consultant will be tasked with capturing photos, developing an evaluation matrix, and preparing a PowerPoint presentation for the debriefing meeting with the Country Office (CO) and Evaluation Reference Group (ERG). In the reporting phase, the consultant will consolidate the evaluation matrix, produce an evaluation report (version 1), a PowerPoint presentation, a recommendations worksheet, an evaluation report (version 2), and the final CPE report, which will include a PowerPoint presentation and an audit trail. All deliverables must be developed in English, ensuring clarity and precision in communication.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in demography, population studies, statistics, social sciences, development studies, or a related field. They should have 5-7 years of experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies, or monitoring and evaluation (M&E) work in the field of international development and humanitarian assistance. A strong substantive knowledge of the generation, analysis, dissemination, and use of housing census and population data for development, as well as familiarity with population dynamics, migration, and national statistical systems, is essential. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to ensure the ethics and integrity of the evaluation process, including maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the principle of 'do no harm.' Additionally, they should be able to integrate human rights and gender perspectives throughout the evaluation process, possess solid knowledge of evaluation approaches and methodologies, and demonstrate proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills, are also required.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in demography, population studies, statistics, social sciences, development studies, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary theoretical foundation and analytical skills needed to effectively contribute to the evaluation process and address complex population dynamics and development issues.

Experience:
Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience in conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies, or M&E work within the context of international development and humanitarian assistance. This level of experience is crucial for understanding the complexities of the evaluation process and for effectively contributing to the methodological design, data collection, and analysis phases of the CPE.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in both languages is essential for effective communication with stakeholders, conducting interviews, and preparing evaluation reports and presentations. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.

Additional Notes:
The position is expected to be full-time and may involve a contract duration that aligns with the evaluation timeline. UNFPA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce and encourages applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups, including women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process.