National Evaluation Socio-Economic and Gender Specialist

Consultant Programme & Policy

Overview

Conduct evaluations on socio-economic and gender aspects in Cabo Verde.

You have:

• Advanced degree in social sciences, economics, or related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in program design, implementation, or evaluation in social development sectors (e.g., health, education, social protection) is required.
• Demonstrated experience applying gender-responsive and human rights-based evaluation approaches is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Cabo Verde’s social sector challenges, particularly around education, health and social protection is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of national development policies (PEDS II, SDGs, VNR process) is desirable.
• Fluency in Portuguese, English and Criolo is required.

Contract

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Result of Service

The Evaluation Team will be responsible for producing the following key deliverables. All deliverables will be prepared in English (or as agreed) and will meet UNEG and DCO quality standards. a.Inception Report The inception report will operationalize the evaluation design and methodology. It will demonstrate a clear understanding of the ToR and refine the evaluation approach. Key contents: Refined evaluation scope and objectives Reconstructed Theory of Change (ToC) of the UNSDCF Detailed evaluation methodology (data collection tools, sampling strategy) Evaluation matrix (including key evaluation questions, indicators, data sources) Stakeholder mapping Detailed work plan and timeline Limitations and mitigation strategies b.Data Collection Tools and Instruments The Evaluation Team will develop and submit data collection tools, including: Interview guides Focus group discussion protocols Survey instruments (if applicable) These tools will be reviewed by the Evaluation Management Group (EMG) prior to field deployment. c.Data Collection and Evaluation report Curated database Draft of evaluation report Presentation of the evaluation outcome Final evaluation report The quality of deliverables will be assessed by the Evaluation Manager, in consultation with the UN Resident Coordinator as well as members of the Evaluation Steering Committee.

Work Location

Cabo Verde

Expected duration

1.5 month

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: The evaluation of the UNSDCF 2023–2027 for Cabo Verde is a key milestone for strengthening accountability, learning, and adaptive management of the UN development system, in line with General Assembly resolution A/RES/72/279 and global evaluation standards. Anchored in a participatory Common Country Analysis and aligned with national priorities under PEDS II, the framework responds to Cabo Verde’s progress and persistent vulnerabilities as a Small Island Developing State. Conducted during the penultimate phase of implementation, the evaluation will assess performance across core criteria—relevance, effectiveness, coherence, efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability—while examining the UN’s strategic positioning, contribution to SDG advancement, resilience-building, and responsiveness to emerging challenges, including those highlighted in the preparation of the 2026 Voluntary National Review. Purpose The overall objective of this evaluation is to assess strategic positioning, performance, and contribution of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023–2027 in Cabo Verde to national development results and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in alignment with national priorities and the 2030 Agenda. Duties and Responsibilities: The national specialist team member will provide in-depth knowledge of the national context, support stakeholder engagement, and contribute to data collection and analysis. He/she will cover the human development and social inclusion aspects of the evaluation, with a strong focus on gender equality. As a subject-matter expert in social sectors (such as health, education, social protection, and community development), he/she will examine the UNSDCF’s contributions to improving social services and human well-being .He/she will lead data collection on outcomes related to poverty reduction, education access, health indicators, and other SDGs linked to human development. The team member will also ensure that cross-cutting themes of Gender Equality and Leave No One Behind (LNOB) are thoroughly integrated into the evaluation. Key responsibilities: Facilitate access to national stakeholders and data Support fieldwork, interviews, and focus groups discussions Provide contextual analysis and validation of findings Contribute to drafting sections of the report Phase 1: Design Review Constitution of the sampling frame Sampling; Field planning Drafting of Inception Report Phase 2: Field Secondary Desk Review Data collection in the field Validation of information Phase 3: Reporting Phase Prepare Evaluation Report Submit final evaluation report Reporting line: Head of Office RCO

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced degree in social sciences, economics, or related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree. At least 5 years of experience in program design, implementation, or evaluation in social development sectors (e.g., health, education, social protection) is required. Demonstrated experience applying gender-responsive and human rights-based evaluation approaches is desirable. Strong knowledge of Cabo Verde´s social sector challenges, particularly around education, health and social protection is desirable. Strong knowledge of national development policies (PEDS II, SDGs, VNR process) is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in Portuguese, English and Criolo is required.

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.

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