Evaluation Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1944 under the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention). ICAO serves as a global forum for its 193 Member States to cooperate on international civil aviation. The organization is dedicated to achieving sustainable growth in the global civil aviation system by developing policies and international standards, conducting compliance audits, and providing support to enhance aviation capacity. ICAO plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe, secure, efficient, and dependable global air transport network that connects people and cultures, promotes socio-economic prosperity, and contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As the aviation industry undergoes rapid digital and technological transformation, ICAO continues to adapt its strategies and expand partnerships across the United Nations system and with technical stakeholders to advance a strategic global vision for the future of international civil aviation.

Job Overview:
The Evaluation Consultant will work under the guidance of the Chief of the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) and report to the Evaluation Specialist. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the independent mid-term evaluation of ICAO’s 2026–2028 Business Plan. This evaluation will assess various aspects of the Business Plan, including its relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, emerging results, and sustainability prospects. The consultant will also examine the adequacy of the Business Plan's design, its alignment with ICAO’s Strategic Plan, governance, resourcing, monitoring, risk management, and reporting arrangements. The goal is to generate timely evidence, lessons learned, and actionable recommendations that will strengthen the implementation of the Business Plan during the remaining planning cycle and inform future corporate planning efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for several key functions: 1) Preparing the inception report, evaluability assessment, and evaluation design, which includes reconstructing and validating the Business Plan theory of change, assessing evaluability, mapping strategic goals, and finalizing the evaluation matrix and data collection instruments. 2) Collecting, validating, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative evidence by reviewing relevant documents, conducting interviews, and preparing analytical files that provide an auditable evidence trail. 3) Preparing draft and final evaluation products, including a concise evaluation report that links findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 4) Performing other duties as assigned, which may include preparing presentations and facilitating validation workshops with stakeholders. The consultant's work will culminate in a mid-term evaluation report that adheres to OIO guidelines and is typically not more than 50 pages, excluding annexes.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires an advanced level university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in management, evaluation, economics, social science, an aviation-related field, or any other related field. A first-level university degree combined with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Essential qualifications include a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in evaluation, particularly in leading complex corporate, strategic, policy, or organizational evaluations. The consultant must demonstrate expertise in theory-based, utilization-focused, and mixed-methods evaluation, as well as strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. Experience in the United Nations system or other multilateral organizations is essential, along with the ability to engage with senior management and diverse stakeholders while maintaining independence and confidentiality. Excellent facilitation, presentation, and report-writing skills in English are also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced level university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant fields such as management, evaluation, economics, social science, or aviation-related disciplines. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by additional qualifying experience.

Experience:
The consultant should have at least ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in evaluation, with a focus on leading complex evaluations in corporate, strategic, policy, or organizational contexts. This experience should include a strong background in theory-based and mixed-methods evaluation techniques, as well as familiarity with the United Nations evaluation norms and standards.

Languages:
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English are essential for this position. A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, is desirable but not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The consultant will be expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards and will need to sign a Code of Conduct and declarations regarding independence, conflicts of interest, and confidentiality upon acceptance of the assignment. The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with UNEG Norms and Standards and ICAO evaluation requirements. The consultant must safeguard sensitive information, support informed participation, and maintain evidence traceability. The selected consultant is expected to work from December 2, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for a total of 55 working days.