Consultant - UNMIK evaluation
Support UNMIK evaluation efforts through data collection and analysis.
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Overview
Support UNMIK evaluation efforts through data collection and analysis.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social science, public administration, business administration, economics or related area.
- At least 5 years of experience in the design, and conduct of programme evaluations in international development, humanitarian, conflict or post-conflict settings.
- Sound knowledge of evaluation standards, methods and terminology.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, Albanian and/or Serbian is essential.
- Experience in remote, online data collection or/and fieldwork in conflict or post-conflict settings.
- Experience in research or evaluation in the rule of law area (justice and corrections, human rights issues) is an asset.
Result of Service The evaluation will assess the contribution of UNMIK to strengthening rule of law, human rights, and security in the territory of Kosovo.
Work Location Remote
Expected duration 3 months with possibility of extension
Duties and Responsibilities The role of the consultant is to support the OIOS/IED evaluation team in data collection and analysis during the period July – September 2022. Typical tasks include conducting and taking notes of interviews and/or focus group discussions, desk review of documents, analysis of qualitative and quantitative secondary data, consolidating interview and briefing notes, among others.
Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social science, public administration, business administration, economics or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: 1. At least 5 years of experience in the design, and conduct of programme evaluations in the areas of international development, humanitarian, conflict or post-conflict settings, social sciences or related areas 2. Sound knowledge of evaluation standards, methods and terminology (including contribution analysis, qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, theories of change, culturally responsive evaluation practice) 3. Fluency in written and spoken English, Albanian and/or Serbian is essential 4. Experience in remote, online data collection or/and fieldwork in conflict or post-conflict settings (including ability and willingness to travel across the region for data collection) 5. Experience in research or evaluation in the rule of law area (justice and corrections, human rights issues) is an asset Language: Fluency in English, Serbian and/or Albanian is required.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you conducted an evaluation in a challenging environment. What did you learn? | This question assesses your ability to adapt evaluation methods in difficult contexts. | Provide a specific example highlighting your approach and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure cultural responsiveness in your evaluations? | The interviewer wants to know about your understanding and application of culturally appropriate practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective data collection in remote settings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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