Background
All evaluations in UNDP should follow the principles outlined in the 2016 UNDP Evaluation Policy (revised in 2019)[1], in line with the 2016 UNEG Norms and Standards for Evaluation[2]; and relevant donor or fund specific requirements (GEF, GCF, etc.), as relevant. UNDP has a dual evaluation system with independent country programme evaluations and UNDP-wide thematic evaluations conducted by the UNDP Independent Evaluation Office, and decentralized evaluations such as project, outcome, thematic, portfolio and UNSDCFs, commissioned by UNDP programme and policy units at country, regional and headquarters levels. All decentralized evaluations within UNDP are carried out by independent external consultants. More information regarding UNDP’s evaluation structure, processes and procedures can be found in the UNDP evaluation guidelines[3].
In 2021, to facilitate the timely completion of decentralized evaluations for programmes and projects, UNDP had developed a profile of evaluation experts under the UNDP’s GPN/Experts Roster for Rapid Response (GPN/Exp Res Roster). The GPN/Exp Res Roster is a recruitment and deployment mechanism which maintains technically vetted consultants across 35 profiles and 214 sub-profiles to support the work of UNDP Country Offices/units and other UNDP partner agencies. The evaluation roster profile is comprised of vetted capable and qualified individuals/evaluators who can be called upon as Individual Contractors (ICs) to carry out independent evaluations. This roster profile and other existing related evaluation profiles enable COs and other UNDP bureaus to engage a qualified and diverse mix of evaluators within minimum procurement timeframe. The roster deploys evaluators to UNDP country offices within two to three weeks of receiving a request. The roster will be reviewed and refreshed annually.
BPPS is issuing a global call for the expansion of evaluation roster expertise as part of the implementation of the “Roadmap on strengthening decentralized evaluations”. The main objective is to strengthen the pool of evaluators for coverage across the six signature solutions and three enablers under UNDP’s new Strategic Plan 2022-2025; and to improve geographic and language coverage.
UNDP is seeking evaluators with technical knowledge of and experience evaluating UNDP’s work in any of the following six signature solutions (TECHNICAL AREA(S) and/or enablers:
Signature solutions
- Poverty and inequality: Tackling inequality of opportunities by investing in the enhanced capabilities people need to move above the poverty line and keep moving forwards.
- Governance: Helping countries address emerging complexities by “future-proofing” governance systems through anticipatory approaches and better management of risk
- Resilience: Supporting countries and communities in building resilience to diverse shocks and crises, including conflict, climate change adaptation, climate change mitigation. disasters and epidemics.
- Environment: Putting nature and the environment at the heart of national economies and planning; helping governments protect, manage and value their natural assets. This includes biodiversity and ecosystems; chemicals and waste; water and ocean governance; land degradation; among other focal areas.
- Energy: Increasing energy access for those furthest behind and accelerating the transition to renewable energy.
- Gender equality: Confronting the structural obstacles to gender equality and strengthening women’s economic empowerment and leadership.
- Other cross cutting development issues
Enablers are capacities and approaches to scale-up development impact for country partners and within UNDP’s own systems (TECHNICAL AREA(S):
- Strategic innovation: Empowering governments and communities to enhance the performance of entire systems, making them adaptive and resilient
- Digitalization: Supporting countries to build inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital societies
- Development financing: Partnering with governments and the private sector to align public and private capital flows with the SDGs and mobilise finance at scale
In addition, UNDP is seeking evaluators with experience working in one or more of the regions: a) Latin America & Caribbean; b) Africa; c) Arab States; d) Eastern Europe & CIS; e) Asia & Pacific; f) Global
Candidates must be fluent in English. Proficiency in other languages (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and others) will be beneficial.
[1] Access at: http://web.undp.org/evaluation/documents/policy/2019/DP_2019_29_E.pdf
[2] Access at: http://www.unevaluation.org/document/detail/1914
[3] Access at: http://web.undp.org/evaluation/guideline/index.shtml
Duties and Responsibilities
Selection of candidates will be done by Regional Bureau/Hub, Bureau for Policy, and Programme Support (BPPS) and Crisis Bureau (CB) M&E specialists in close collaboration with relevant programme or policy units. Responsibility for management, contracting and payment of evaluators will be held by the programme or policy units at the Country Office, Regional or Headquarters level who commission individual evaluation assignments.
The ICs selected for the roster will be considered for carrying out mid-term or terminal evaluations of selected projects and programmes. In cases where there is a national consultant (NC) as part of the team, the IC will act as a team leader. Specific reporting and working relationships will be specified at the time of contracting. Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) with relevant annexes and additional guidance will be provided for each assignment.
For each assignment, expected tasks and deliverables may include but not be limited to:
The exact timing, due dates and guidance for each deliverable will be outlined in each assignment-specific TOR. |
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Competencies
Integrity:
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
- Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
Technical:
- Demonstrated skills in writing reports and evaluations, experience with UN being an asset.
- Advanced editing skills.
- Computer literacy for Microsoft Office Package or equivalent.
- Proven experience in the developing country context and working in different cultural settings.
Communication:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
- Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
- Tailors’ language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Professionalism:
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
- Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
- Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
- Capable of working in a high-pressure environment, managing many tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Exercises the highest level of responsibility and able to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner.
Teamwork:
- Works well in a team to advance the priorities of the assignment and UNDP.
- Projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks.
- Focuses on results for the client.
- Welcomes constructive feedback.
Client Orientation and Communication:
- Good interpersonal and networking skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relations, supports, and encourages open communication in the team, and facilitates teamwork.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders, in a manner which is always courteous and professional, employing an appropriate level of formality and diplomacy.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and to work under minimum supervision.
Required Skills and Experience
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Documentation to be submitted:
Applicants must submit a duly completed and signed Annex I Offeror´s letter to UNDP confirming interest and availability for the Roster Link to Individual contract Offerors letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability
Kindly note you can upload only one document to this application (scan all documents in one single PDF file to attach). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
UNDP Personal History form (P11): http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/corporate/Careers/P11_Personal_history_form.doc.
General Conditions of Contract for the ICs: Link to General conditions of contract for the ICs http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm Mandatory questions [to be filled out by candidates in the UNDP Jobs site]
Kindly note that due to the large number of applications received, we are only able to inform the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process. |
Kindly note that due to the large number of applications received, we are only able to inform the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.