Local Evaluation Coordination Consultant for UNICEF Sudan

Further Details

Seeking a skilled Local Evaluation Coordination Consultant to support UNICEF's impact evaluation efforts within Sudan. This role is essential for coordinating evaluation activities and serving as a key liaison between the evaluation team and program implementation. The position is remote and based within Sudan, contributing to critical research on child welfare and development programs. This consultancy is ideal for professionals with a robust understanding of program evaluation methodologies and experience in humanitarian contexts. It presents an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in economics, health sciences, or social sciences to enhance program delivery and outcomes for children across Sudan.

Local Evaluation Coordination Consultant - UNICEF Sudan

UNICEF is actively seeking a dedicated Local Evaluation Coordination Consultant to join their team in Sudan. This remote consultancy plays a crucial role in supporting significant impact evaluations of essential child-focused programs. If you are passionate about improving child welfare and have a strong background in research and program evaluation, this is an excellent career opportunity.

The role involves close collaboration with the evaluation manager and impact evaluation analyst, ensuring the effective implementation of evaluation methodologies. This position offers a chance to contribute to data-driven decision-making that directly benefits children and communities across Sudan.

• Position: Local Evaluation Coordination Consultant
• Duty Station: Port Sudan, Sudan (Remote)
• Organization: UNICEF
• Key Focus: Impact Evaluation of Child Welfare Programs
• Required Experience: Minimum 7 years in project management (research/evaluation), 3 years in social protection/child health program evaluation.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Health Sciences, Social Science, or Evaluation (quantitative focus).
• Languages: English and Arabic (proficient).

Skills

• Proven experience working in humanitarian settings
• Proven experience with the ethics of evidence generation
• Experience collecting data from vulnerable groups
• Familiarity with ethical safeguards
• Proven experience in designing Theories of Change
• Experience communicating evaluation and research processes to stakeholders
• Experience dealing with stakeholders of different levels of seniority
• Proficient in English (written and verbal)
• Proficient in Arabic (written and verbal)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the impact evaluation in its initial stages
• Act as a focal point of the evaluation team during programme implementation
• Work in close contact with the evaluation manager and the impact evaluation analyst
• Support UNICEF Sudan with the implementation of the impact evaluation
• Conduct mixed-methods impact evaluation of MCCT+ main activities
• Explore opportunities for evaluating the 'plus' component of the programme
• Investigate the feasibility of evaluating the impact of phased-in social cohesion communication

How to apply

• Explore Opportunities: Visit the UNICEF Careers website to browse current job openings.
• Find Position: Search for the "Local Evaluation Coordination Consultant, Evaluation Office, UNICEF - New York, Remote within the Sudan #596722" position.
• Review Requirements: Carefully read the minimum requirements, education, work experience, and skills needed for this consultancy.
• Understand ToR: Download and review the complete Terms of Reference (TMC0007451 ToR.pdf) for detailed assignment information.
• Submit Application: Utilize the provided application link to submit your candidacy.
• Contact for Accommodation: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage.
• Shortlisted Candidates: Should you be shortlisted, the recruiter will be in touch directly to share further details and make necessary arrangements.