Evaluation Team Member - Specialist

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Position Title: Evaluation Team Member - Specialist
Location: Tirana
Country: Albania
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Country Team in Albania is dedicated to supporting the country in achieving its development goals in alignment with the Agenda 2030 framework. The organization operates with a mission to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and human rights while fostering sustainable development. Established as part of the global UN system, the team collaborates with various stakeholders, including government entities, civil society, and international partners, to implement programs that address pressing social and economic challenges. The UN in Albania employs a diverse workforce and engages in multiple projects across various sectors, ensuring that national priorities are met through inclusive and participatory approaches.

Job Overview:
The Evaluation Team Member - Specialist position is crucial for conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the UN's Country Framework (CF) in Albania. The role involves working closely with an international Evaluation Team Leader and contributing substantively to the evaluation process. The selected candidate will be responsible for data collection, analysis, and providing insights into local development issues, particularly in the context of Albania's socio-economic environment and the Agenda 2030 goals. The evaluation aims to ensure that stakeholder perspectives are captured and that recommendations align with nationally owned priorities. The consultant will be expected to produce key deliverables, including an inception report, preliminary findings, and the final evaluation report, all while adhering to strict confidentiality protocols regarding the documents produced during the consultancy.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Evaluation Team Member will have a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: reviewing relevant documents to inform the evaluation process; participating in the design of the evaluation methodology and contributing to the inception report; conducting thorough analyses of outcomes and outputs as outlined in the Join Work Plans; executing fieldwork and data collection as specified in the Inception report and Terms of Reference; drafting sections of the inception and evaluation reports in collaboration with the team leader; and assisting in finalizing the evaluation report by incorporating feedback on draft sections. The role requires a proactive approach to engaging with stakeholders and ensuring that the evaluation process is comprehensive and reflective of diverse perspectives.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master's degree in a relevant field such as international development, economics, political science, governance, social sciences, or a related discipline. A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience is required, with a preference for candidates who have previously worked with the United Nations. Strong data collection and analysis skills are essential, along with prior experience in working with multilateral agencies and expertise in gender-disaggregated data collection. Familiarity with UN programming principles, including leaving no one behind (LNOB), human rights, gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE), disability inclusion, and environmental sustainability, is also required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to manage complex evaluations using mixed methods.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a master's degree in a relevant field such as international development, economics, political science, governance, social sciences, or a closely related area. This advanced degree is essential to ensure that the candidate possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to effectively contribute to the evaluation process.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in fields related to evaluation, data analysis, and development work. Candidates with prior experience working with the United Nations or similar multilateral organizations will be given preference. The experience should include a strong understanding of local development issues and the ability to navigate the socio-economic landscape of Albania, particularly in relation to the Agenda 2030 framework.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Albanian is required for this position, as these are the primary working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Proficiency in French is also beneficial and considered an asset, as it may enhance communication and collaboration with international stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last up to six months, and candidates must possess their own laptop and technical equipment to complete the assignment. After submitting their application through INSPIRA, candidates are required to send additional documentation to the provided email address, including their latest CV, samples of previous work, and a financial proposal that covers travel and daily subsistence allowances (DSA). It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, and all documents produced during the consultancy will be treated as confidential, with distribution rights residing solely with the UN.