International Consultant for Mid-Term Evaluation of the National Action Plan for Realization of Children’s Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, (Remote with travel) #593249

Contract Duration – 4 months

Working arrangement: Remote with travel

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Government of Turkmenistan has planned to initiate an independent mid-term evaluation (MTE) of the National Action Plan for the Realization of Children’s Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023–2028 (NAPC) in 2026. The purpose of the mid-term evaluation is to provide an independent assessment of the progress made in the implementation of planned measures, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of interventions, and determine the extent to which the intended results and outcomes are being achieved.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0002355 External ToR.pdf [link removed]

Minimal requirements:

Education:

• M&E, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Human Rights or Child Rights, Law, Economics, Statistics, or Development Studies

Work Experience:

• At least ten years of proven experience in evaluation and programme reviews.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required. Knowledge of Russian will be an asset.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Knowledge of methods and approaches in evaluation.
• Experience in applying both quantitative and qualitative methods and ability to effectively communicate data and analysis.
• Strong experience in writing reports, documentation to convey programming efforts.
• Experience with the ethics of evidence generation; familiarity with ethical safeguards.

Desirables:

• Experience and knowledge of Central Asia context would be an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values [link removed]

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone [link removed], irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF [link removed]. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal  TMC0002355 Financial proposal template.docx [link removed]

Remarks:  

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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