Humanitarian Evaluation Advisor

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Position Title: Humanitarian Evaluation Advisor
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights, aiming to ensure that 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, employing approximately 4,000 staff members. The organization is dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls and promoting gender equality, with a strategic plan that emphasizes ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet needs for family planning, and gender-based violence. UNFPA's mission is to support countries in achieving their development goals, particularly in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).

Job Overview:
The Humanitarian Evaluation Advisor will lead the humanitarian evaluation function within the UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office (IEO). This role involves supervising the humanitarian evaluation team, managing centralized evaluations, and engaging with partners to implement the Evaluation Policy. The advisor will be responsible for ensuring that evaluations meet high professional standards and contribute to the effectiveness of UNFPA's humanitarian assistance. The position requires a strategic mindset to enhance evaluation methods and tools, as well as the ability to represent the IEO in various forums related to humanitarian assistance. The advisor will also play a crucial role in strengthening UNFPA's position in evaluation practices within the UN system and will oversee the preparation of multi-year costed evaluation plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Humanitarian Evaluation Advisor will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including leading the humanitarian evaluation function within the IEO, conducting and managing centralized humanitarian evaluations, and strengthening the decentralized humanitarian evaluation function. Specific duties include providing strategic inputs for the development of the humanitarian portfolio, enhancing the quality of evaluation methods, representing the IEO in relevant forums, and supervising the humanitarian evaluation team. The advisor will also be responsible for developing terms of reference and budgets for evaluations, ensuring high professional standards, and collaborating with other UNFPA units and external partners. Additionally, the advisor will contribute to the mapping of country programme evaluations and support regional planning and evaluation efforts. The role requires active participation in inter-agency cooperation and contributing to the harmonization of evaluation practices across UN organizations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in social sciences, public health, economics, gender studies, or demography. They should have at least 10 years of experience managing complex humanitarian evaluations, particularly in gender, health, and population dynamics. Experience in conducting evaluations for UN organizations or other development agencies is essential, along with a proven track record in evaluating humanitarian operations and programs. Strong leadership and management skills are required, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of specialized evaluation software and familiarity with artificial intelligence applications in evaluation are desirable.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, public health, economics, gender studies, or demography. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of humanitarian evaluations and the broader context of UNFPA's work in sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in managing complex humanitarian evaluations. This experience should include a strong focus on gender, health, and population dynamics, as well as a proven ability to conduct evaluations for UN organizations or other multi-lateral or bilateral development organizations. The advisor should have a demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively, ensuring high-quality evaluation outcomes.

Languages:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are mandatory for this position. Fluency in Arabic or French is considered an asset, as it enhances the advisor's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and partners in various contexts.

Additional Notes:
This position offers a competitive remuneration package, including a net salary, cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance, and other applicable benefits. UNFPA promotes a work environment that values gender equality, diversity, and integrity, and encourages applications from women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. The organization is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, including training, compensation, and selection.