Team Leader (Consultant) for UNSDCF 2022 - 2026 Evaluation

Result of ServiceUNSDCF 2022-2026 Final Evaluation Report Work LocationUNRCO Expected duration5 months Duties and Responsibilities1. Background The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2022–2026 is the guiding document that shapes the UN Country Team’s (UNCT) collective support for Eritrea’s national development priorities. Established under General Assembly Resolution A/RES/72/279, the UNSDCF replaces the former United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and represents a coherent, strategic response to the country’s development challenges while ensuring alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The evaluation of the UNSDCF is a mandatory, independent, system-wide process designed to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, relevance, and sustainability of the UNSDCF’s implementation and the framework’s contributions to national development priorities and the SDGs. The evaluation will adhere to the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) Norms and Standards for Evaluation (2016) and DCO UNSDCF Evaluation Guidelines-Engl-2024.pdf and be conducted with credibility, impartiality, and methodological rigor. It will ensure a transparent and inclusive process, engaging relevant stakeholders to provide accurate, evidence-based insights into the UN’s contribution to Eritrea’s national development priorities and SDG progress. This evaluation is mainly aimed at primary users such as the Government of The State of Eritrea (GoSE), UNCT, development partners, donors, and other development actors and secondary users, including the general public, academia interested in its use for different purposes, including, among others, formulation of proposals for development interventions, preparation of academic papers, mobilization of resources, etc. 2. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Under the general guidance of the Resident Coordinator, in close consultation with the RCO and UNCT members, the Evaluation Team will manage conducting the evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. The Evaluation Team will be composed of a Team Leader (International Consultant) and two Thematic Experts (National Consultants). The Team leader will have the following duties and responsibilities. • Provide overall leadership and guidance to the evaluation team. • Develop and implement the evaluation's methodological design, including the evaluation matrix and data collection tools. • Coordinate the drafting of the inception report, draft report, and final report. • Ensure that the evaluation adheres to the principles of gender equality, human rights, and inclusion. • Act as the primary point of contact for the Evaluation Manager and the Evaluation Steering Committee. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced university degree (Master's and equivalent) in development studies, economics, international relations, or related field is required; PhD is considered an asset. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience conducting programme evaluations or reviews at the programme and/or outcome levels with international organizations, along with at least 5 years of substantial experience in the application of results-based management and evaluation procedures required. A good knowledge of the 2030 Agenda & the SDGs and knowledge of the UN System and UN Programming process is desirable. Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams and knowledge of gender equality, human rights and inclusion issues is desirable. Good knowledge to the context of Eritrea is desirable. LanguagesFluency in spoken and written English. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.