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For every child, the right to well-being

In Burundi, UNICEF has a diverse portfolio of responsibilities, all with the same objective: to support the government and other stakeholders in realizing the economic, social, cultural, political, and civil rights of children. UNICEF’s country program in Burundi aims to improve the lives of children and women in the following key areas: child and maternal health, nutrition, education, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, social policy and advocacy, adolescent empowerment and community resilience, and humanitarian response.

It is within this framework that the consultancy takes place, with the objective of supporting the conduct, quality monitoring and use of evaluation and research work in order to ensure that it contributes effectively to the formulation of the next CPD, to strengthening knowledge management and to institutional learning.

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in evaluation, social sciences, public policy, development economics, public health, or a related field
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience in evaluation, research, monitoring and evaluation or knowledge management in the development or humanitarian sector; Proven experience in conducting, managing or supporting evaluations in a multi-sectoral development context, ideally in the fields of health/nutrition, education, child protection, or ECD; Experience in program planning and/or contributing to the design of CPD/UNSDCF is a strong asset; Experience working with governments, national partners and United Nations agencies.
• Excellent command of evaluation methods (quantitative, qualitative and mixed); Demonstrated skills in evidence analysis, evidence synthesis and analytical writing; Advanced knowledge of monitoring and response management systems (EISI/EMR) preferred; Ability to prepare or contribute to quantified evaluation plans, methodological notes, terms of reference and ethical frameworks; Good understanding of key concepts in equity, gender, disability inclusion, and AAP;
  Demonstrated experience in managing knowledge platforms (SharePoint, evidence libraries, collaborative tools); Knowledge of UNEG/UNICEF norms and standards, including QA mechanisms (terms of reference, inception, ethics).
• Fluency in French (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in English is highly desirable for interaction with ESARO and technical documentation.

How to apply:

Interested qualified candidates should submit:

• An up-to-date, dated CV with a copy of the highest diploma obtained to date.
• A cover letter: the candidate must indicate in their cover letter their ability and availability to fulfill the terms of reference;
• A technical offer that must include a description of the understanding of the terms of reference and the methodological approach.
• A financial offer that must be complete (no other additional costs related to the elements included in these terms of reference will be covered by UNICEF)
• Evidence of similar work comprising at least two studies or two similar works.

For each child, you will demonstrate…

Interested qualified candidates should submit:

• An up-to-date, dated CV with a copy of the highest diploma obtained to date.
• A cover letter: the candidate must indicate in their cover letter their ability and availability to fulfill the terms of reference;
• A technical offer that must include a description of the understanding of the terms of reference and the methodological approach.
• A financial offer that must be complete (no other additional costs related to the elements included in these terms of reference will be covered by UNICEF)
• Evidence of similar work comprising at least two studies or two similar works.

For each child, you will demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values ​​of care, respect, integrity, trust, and accountability, as well as skills in communication, teamwork, and results orientation.   http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its staff and encourages all candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic background, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a member of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy for any conduct deemed incompatible with its mandate and the standards of conduct for United Nations staff, including sexual abuse or exploitation, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF also strictly adheres to the principle of child safeguarding. All candidates considered for recruitment will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and must adhere to these standards and principles.

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