Evaluator - EVALUATION OF THE ECLAC DISABILITY INCLUSION STRATEGY (CEPALDIS) 2021-2026
Organizational Context
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), part of the UN Secretariat, seeks a consultant to evaluate the ECLAC Disability Inclusion Strategy (CEPALDIS) 2021-2026. This role operates under the Programme Planning and Evaluation Unit (PPEU) within the Programme Planning and Operations Division (PPOD). The evaluation aims to assess the strategy's impact and adherence to UN standards.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the ECLAC Disability Inclusion Strategy (CEPALDIS) for the period 2021-2026. The consultant will assess the strategy's impact, effectiveness, and alignment with UN principles and human rights standards. This involves utilizing various data collection methods, including desk reviews, surveys, and stakeholder interviews, to gather and analyze information. The ultimate goal is to produce credible, useful, and independent findings and recommendations that inform future programming and contribute to ECLAC's commitment to disability inclusion and human rights. The consultant will deliver a work plan, draft and final evaluation reports, and a presentation of the results, ensuring the evaluation is consultative and adheres to the highest professional standards.
Responsibilities
The consultant will report to the Programme Planning and Evaluation Unit (PPEU) and be responsible for conducting a thorough evaluation of the ECLAC Disability Inclusion Strategy (CEPALDIS). Key duties include performing desk reviews and secondary data analysis of relevant strategy documents, annual reports, programme of work, project documents, and other related materials. The consultant will also design and administer self-administered surveys to ECLAC staff and conduct remote stakeholder interviews using various modalities (structured, semi-structured, in-depth, key informant, focus groups) to validate findings. All data collection and analysis will be guided by methodological triangulation. The consultant must prepare a work plan, inception report, draft final evaluation report, and a final evaluation report, along with a presentation of results, adhering to UN evaluation norms, standards, and ethical principles, with special consideration for human rights, gender, and disability inclusion.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in programme/project evaluation is required. Additionally, at least two years of experience in disability inclusion within economic and social development programmes is necessary. Experience with at least three evaluations for international development organizations is also required. Experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean is desirable.
Skills
Proven competency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including self-administered surveys, document analysis, and informal/semi-structured interviews. Experience in disability inclusion and programme/project evaluation. Proficiency in English and Spanish.