The purpose of this evaluability assessment is to assess and strengthen the evaluability of Child Labour: Exploitation of Children in South Asia’ project (CLECSAP) by ensuring the clarity of the design of the intervention, including the underlying Theory of Change (ToC) and how it has been translated into the results framework.
ANNEX I.docxUNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, a future
How can you make a difference?
1. Rationale:
In keeping with UNICEF guidance on conducting evaluability assessments and as detailed in the DfID funded ‘Child Labour: Exploitation of Children in South Asia’ project (CLECSAP) proposal, UNICEF is expected to conduct an evaluability assessment of CLECSAP during the early implementation stage of the project. By conducting this assessment during the early stages of project implementation, it is expected that findings will not only comment on the evaluability of the project (at the end of the project period) but also identify actions that need to be undertaken to strengthen the project’s evaluability, logic and measurability. Moreover, since CLECSAP will use an adaptive learning approach to programming, conducting the evaluability assessment at the outset of project implementation can begin the adaptive process by working to strengthen any weaknesses revealed.
2. Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluability assessment is to assess and strengthen the evaluability of CLECSAP by ensuring the clarity of the design of the intervention, including the underlying Theory of Change (ToC) and how it has been translated into the results framework. It will provide an indication of the degree to which the current indicators are valid and measurable, the extent to which systems are in place to measure and monitor performance and achieve the results as stated in the logical framework. For detailed information on Scope, Evaluability Assessment Questions, Approach and Methods and Evaluability Assessment Process, please refer to Annex I.
The specific objectives of the evaluability assessment are:
Objective 1: Assess the clarity of outcomes, the ToC and alignment to the regional and country contexts as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plan.
Objective 2: Assess the adequacy and validity of the indicators, tools and systems for monitoring, measuring and verifying results.
Objective 3: Examine if planned programme efforts and strategies are aligned with and will support what is detailed in the ToC.
3. Key Assignments/Task:
Inception Phase:
- Briefing Meetings (Skype/Zoom)
- Preliminary interviews with UNICEF staff
- Draft Inception Report
- Final Inception Report
Data Collection & Analysis Phase:
- Interviews and meetings remotely (RO, CO)
- Desk review and analysis of evidence
- Presentation of the preliminary findings
Validation and Reporting Phase:
- Draft evaluability assessment report
- Validation of the findings and recommendations
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Final evaluability assessment report
Duration: 35 working days from the start of the contract.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
A. Education:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Economics, Social Studies, Anthropology or other related field.
- Formal education in monitoring and evaluation.
B. Work Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in leading evaluability assessments and/or evaluations of a similar size, complexity and character, as well as technical expertise in areas required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience conducting evaluability assessments or evaluations at the strategic and policy levels.
- Experience working with the United Nations, particularly UNICEF is desirable.
- Experience working on child protection programming, including child labour.
- Sector specific technical expertise, including gender and equity responsive programming
C. Language Proficiency:
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
For every Child, you demonstrate
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are
- Proven skills in research, data analysis, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques.
- Excellent report writing skills, analytical skills, and computer skills.
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.