Vacancy announcement
Home-based
CS/2022/007
Consultant - Evaluator, Independent Evaluation
Vacancy type Consultant/Individual Contractor
Deadline for submission of applications
17 June 2022
Organizational Unit
Planning, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PPMEU)
Number of job positions
1
Project title:
Independent Evaluation of the “Support to the Establishment of the Psychiatric Unit of Malian Armed Forces (FAMA)” project.
Area of Specialization/Thematic Areas:
Evaluation, training, capacity development, United Nations peacekeeping, peacebuilding, safety and security
Overview:
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations, with the aim to increase the effectiveness of the United Nations in achieving its major objectives through training and research. UNITAR’s programming covers several thematic areas and activities aimed at supporting the implementation of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development; multilateral diplomacy; public finance and trade; environment, including climate change, environmental law and governance, and chemicals and waste management; peacekeeping, peacebuilding and conflict prevention; decentralized cooperation; and resilience and disaster risk reduction.
Under its 2018-2021 Strategic Framework, the Institute’s programme of work is guided by five strategic objectives for effective and efficient achievement of results. UNITAR’s first strategic objective seeks to promote peace and just and inclusive societies with a sub-objective of supporting institutions and individuals to contribute meaningfully to sustainable peace. The Institutions focus following this sub-objective is to support institutions and individuals to contribute to sustainable peace by increasing the capacities of stakeholders to resolve conflicts, restore the rule of law and build lasting peace.
The “Support to the Establishment of the Psychiatric Unit of Malian Armed Forces (FAMA)” project aims to improve the safety and security of male and female members of Malian armed forces prior, during and after deployment. This will be addressed through tailored trainings for knowledge, skill, and behavioural reinforcement of male and female medical and paramedical personnel; awareness raising of male and female FAMA members on symptoms and consequences of trauma-related disorders; and rehabilitation and new construction of physical infrastructure. In doing so, the project contributes directly to SDG 3 (ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages), SDG 16 (Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels), amongst others. More broadly, the project’s activities will improve the safety and security of FAMA members thereby enhancing the establishment of an environment that responds positively to challenges faced by personnel working in the field. The project integrates a gender approach ensuring that both male and female FAMA members’ psychological wellbeing is enhanced to advance gender equality and women empowerment.
General objectives of the contract:
The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the relevance, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, likelihood of impact and likelihood of sustainability of the project; to identify any problems or challenges that the project has encountered; to issue recommendations, and to identify lessons to be learned on design, implementation and management. The evaluation’s purpose is thus to provide findings and conclusions to meet accountability requirements, and recommendations and lessons learned to contribute to the project’s improvement and broader organizational learning. The evaluation should not only assess how well the project has performed, but also seek to answer the ‘why ‘question by identifying factors contributing to (or inhibiting) successful delivery of the results. The evaluation is also forward-looking to inform decisions on the design and planning of possible future phases and focus areas.
More information can be found in the terms of references (Annex 1).
Responsibilities/description of professional services:
The consultant shall undertake a desk review based on the related documents including analytical reports; collect data using appropriate tools, including surveys, interviews and focus groups; analyze data using quantitative and qualitative methods as appropriate to the evaluation questions; and submit deliverables in accordance with the below schedule.
Measurable outputs:
- Evaluation design/ question matrix
- Data collection and analysis, including survey(s), interviews, focus groups
- Zero draft evaluation
- Draft evaluation
- Final evaluation
- Presentation of findings
Deliverables:
1. Deliverable: Evaluation design/question matrix
From: Evaluator
To: Evaluation manager
Deadline*: 04 July 2022
2. Deliverable: Zero draft report
From: Evaluator
To: Evaluation manager
Deadline*: 29 August 2022
3. Deliverable: Draft report
From: Evaluator
To: Evaluation manager
Deadline*: 27 September 2022
4. Deliverable: Final report
From: Evaluator
To: Evaluation manager
Deadline*: 15 October 2022
5. Deliverable: Presentation of the evaluation findings, recommendations and lessons learned
From: Evaluator/evaluation manager
To: Project Management
Deadline*: 19 October 2022
*To be adjusted depending on the contract signature and to be agreed upon with the Evaluation Manager.
Performance Indicators:
The performance indicators for evaluation of results for this assignment are the following:
- Timely submission of deliverables;
- Satisfactory quality of the evaluation report.
Reporting Struction:
The evaluation will be undertaken by an international consultant under the overall responsibility of the Manager, Planning, Performance Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit (PPME), UNITAR.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications:
- MA degree or equivalent in international relations, peace studies or a related discipline. Knowledge of and experience in needs assessments, training design and delivery, and in areas related to health and peacekeeping.
- At least 7 years of professional experience conducting evaluation in the field of capacity building. Knowledge of United Nations Norms and Standards for Evaluation.
- Technical knowledge of the focal area including the evaluation of health and peacekeeping related topics, as well as contemporary developments in multilateral efforts, with preference to candidates with knowledge on trauma-related capacities in broader peace-keeping missions.
- Field work experience in Africa.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, including experience in a variety of evaluation methods and approaches. Experience in evaluation using Kirkpatrick method is an advantage.
- Excellent writing skills (report to be drafted in English with executive summary in French).
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility.
- Availability to travel.
- Fluency in oral and written French and English.
Languages:
- Fluency in oral and written French and English.
Remarks:
General conditions of contracts for the service of consultants apply. Before initiating the assignment, the consultant shall sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct and Agreement Form (part of Annex 1). Interested applicants who have worked for any of the UNITAR projects or who may have a conflict of interest are not eligible for the assignment.
How to apply
Please submit your application along with a motivation letter as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement, using the e-recruitment tool.
Due to the high number of expected applications, UNITAR will only contact shortlisted applicants. You can address your questions to evaluation@unitar.org with the following subject: “Independent Evaluation of the “Support to the Establishment of the Psychiatric Unit of Malian Armed Forces (FAMA)” project.”