Evaluation Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, Kyiv, Ukraine, #00072412

Organizational Context

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

Job Purpose

Since the escalation of the war in Ukraine, millions of children and families have been severely affected, requiring humanitarian assistance and disruption to essential services. UNICEF's emergency response is transitioning towards recovery and systems strengthening. High-quality, timely evidence is critical for UNICEF's programmes to be relevant, effective, and responsive to evolving needs. Evaluation is central to assessing performance, informing strategic decisions, strengthening accountability, and promoting organizational learning. This role supports the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office (UCO) in strengthening its evaluation function, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and national priorities, and promoting evidence-based decision-making for children's future.

Responsibilities

The Evaluation Specialist will support the planning, design, implementation, and dissemination of evaluations and other evaluative exercises, including reviews, assessments, and studies. This role will contribute to the implementation of the Office’s evidence generation plan and strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate evaluation standards and national priorities. The incumbent will promote the use of evidence for programme adaptation, strategic planning, and policy dialogue, while fostering a culture of learning and accountability across the office. Additionally, the position will contribute to strengthening national and sub-national evaluation capacity through engagement with government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders. The Evaluation Specialist will report to the Representative and collaborate closely with the Deputy Representative and other key personnel within the UNICEF Ukraine Country Office.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of professional experience in evaluation, research, or a related field. Experience in humanitarian or development contexts is desirable. Experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset.

Skills

Evaluation design and methodology, Data collection and analysis, Report writing, Stakeholder engagement, Programme monitoring and evaluation, Evidence-based decision making, Research methods, Project management, Communication skills, Analytical thinking, Problem-solving, Knowledge of humanitarian response

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