Result of Service

Inception report in line with OHCHR evaluation norms, standards, guidelines as well as the adapted templates for this evaluation. This includes a desk review summary, refined evaluation questions, data collection instruments (including surveys/questionnaires and interview guides), sampling strategy, evaluation question matrix, stakeholder mapping, and risks and limitations to the evaluation (respecting potential COVID-related restrictions on travel and in-person meetings). Draft report in line with OHCHR evaluation norms, standards, guidelines as well as the specifically developed templates for this evaluation. This also includes an analysis of the performance of the project to adequately address gender equality, disability inclusion as well as human rights issues, with concrete findings, conclusions and recommendations. Submission to the evaluation manager for review by the reference group (may entail various rounds of comments and revision in accordance); A second Draft Report that incorporates the first round of comments and feedback from the Evaluation Management and the Reference Group A presentation of the evaluation results (conclusions and recommendations) by the evaluator, for discussion with the evaluation reference group and other relevant internal stakeholders (in person or by video conference). A Final Report in line with OHCHR standards and guidelines that incorporates final comments from the Evaluation Management and the Reference Group on the second draft report, including those received during the presentation of results.

Work Location

Chisinau

Expected duration

23.10.24-28.02.25

Duties and Responsibilities

The Evaluator will be the main responsible for undertaking the evaluation from start to finish in accordance with the agreed timeline and in a high-quality manner. Key responsibilities are to: Conduct a desk review of relevant documents and scoping interviews with OHCHR staff in Moldova, Brussels and Geneva. Develop the evaluation design and methodology and prepare the Inception Report. Conduct data collection based on the approved Inception Report. This includes undertaking field missions for interviews with stakeholders on the right and left banks of the Nistru River. Conduct a workshop to present the preliminary findings at the end of the inception phase. Conduct data analysis and prepare the drafts and final evaluation reports. Conduct a presentation for the discussion of the evaluation results and recommendations Ensure adherence to the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) Norms and Standards, OHCHR evaluation norms, standards, guidelines and templates and the full evaluation terms of Reference (ToR) as well as the dedicated templates shared for this evaluation. Ensure that all deliverables mentioned in these terms of reference are submitted in a timely and satisfactory manner, and in line with the quality criteria checklist. Participate in the kick-off meeting, and provide any briefings throughout the evaluation process, as requested.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, economics, or related field. A first level university degree in combination with a qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting assessments, reviews or evaluations of projects, programs or policies in the UN or international context. Experience in human rights or related fields (e.g. humanitarian protection and assistance, the rule of law, justice, peace operations). Knowledge of integration of human rights, disability inclusion and gender equality perspectives in evaluations. Experience working in Moldova is required. Knowledge of OHCHR and the UN System is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English, and one of the locally spoken languages (Russian or Romanian) is required; Knowledge of both Romanian and Russian is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.