Evaluation of Development Account Project - Expanding the Potential of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Arab Region
Organizational Context
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is part of the UN Secretariat. This role supports evaluations aimed at demonstrating ESCWA's impact on member states and citizens. The evaluation will assess a project focused on expanding the potential of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Arab region, contributing to strategic planning, accountability, and organizational learning.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to conduct an evaluation of the 'Dynamic Simulators to Address Ranking Deficiencies of International Indices Platforms in the Arab Region' project. This evaluation will determine how the project contributed to its intended results, identify the pathways to these outcomes, and highlight significant contributing factors, including any unintended consequences. The findings will inform evidence-based decision-making for strategic planning and risk management, ensure accountability to ESCWA's Executive and member states, and facilitate organizational learning by providing actionable recommendations for future projects in debt management, fiscal policy, and SDG financing.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the project 'Dynamic Simulators to Address Ranking Deficiencies of International Indices Platforms in the Arab Region'. This involves assessing the project's relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. The evaluation must determine how the project contributed to its intended results, analyze the pathways to these outcomes, and identify key contributing elements and any unintended results. Additionally, the role requires integrating best practices for promoting gender equality, human rights, disability inclusion, and environmental sustainability throughout the evaluation process. The findings and recommendations will be used for evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and organizational learning within ESCWA.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of experience in undertaking impact evaluations is required, specifically including experience with projects or evaluations involving Arab governmental bodies. Experience working within the UN environment is desirable. Experience in digital transformation is also considered desirable.
Skills
Proven competency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including self-administered surveys, document analysis, and informal/semi-structured interviews. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Fluency in English is required; fluency in Arabic is desirable.