Local Evaluation Coordination Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children’s lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide local coordination support for an impact evaluation of UNICEF's MCCT+ program in Sudan. The consultant will act as a focal point for the evaluation team during the initial stages of the evaluation and throughout program implementation. This role involves close collaboration with the evaluation manager and impact evaluation analyst to ensure the successful implementation of the evaluation. The evaluation aims to understand the program's overall impact, explore the evaluation of the 'plus' component specifically, and investigate the feasibility of evaluating the social cohesion communication component. The consultant will be instrumental in facilitating these complex research activities within the Sudan context.
Responsibilities
The Local Evaluation Coordination Consultant will be responsible for providing essential support to the impact evaluation of the MCCT+ program. This includes acting as the primary local coordinator, facilitating communication between the evaluation team and UNICEF Sudan, and ensuring the smooth execution of evaluation activities on the ground. The consultant will assist in the design and implementation of mixed-methods research, including the development of Theories of Change and the collection of data from potentially vulnerable groups, ensuring adherence to ethical safeguards. They will manage stakeholder engagement at various levels, communicating evaluation and research processes effectively. Additionally, the consultant will support the evaluation manager and impact evaluation analyst in navigating the local context, addressing logistical challenges, and ensuring that the evaluation findings are robust and relevant. This role requires proactive problem-solving and a commitment to high-quality evidence generation to inform program improvements and future strategies for child well-being in Sudan.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of project management experience in research and evaluation projects. A minimum of 3 years of professional experience researching and evaluating programs related to social protection and/or child health and nutrition.
Skills
Experience working in humanitarian settings, Experience with ethics of evidence generation, Experience collecting data from vulnerable groups, Familiarity with ethical safeguards, Experience in designing Theories of Change, Experience communicating evaluation and research processes, Experience dealing with diverse stakeholders, Support for impact evaluation implementation