Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) Interventions’ Evaluation 2013-2020

Conduct evaluation for PVE interventions to gather data and recommend future actions.

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Overview

Conduct evaluation for PVE interventions to gather data and recommend future actions.

You have:

  • Master's degree in Social Policy, Public Policy, Development Studies, Human Rights, Politics, Economics, or in a related area
  • More than 7 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Previous experience with CPD/CPAP evaluations and/or reviews.
  • Prior experience working on CVE/PVE related projects is required.
  • Experience working in areas related to youth and women empowerment is desirable.
  • Experience in implementation of projects including project development and reporting.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

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Background

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https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69099

Duties and Responsibilities

The Scope of work is divided into two main areas:

  1. The first area is a desk review of the material that was developed including project documents and relevant reports. (the first focus area is going to consider the progress achieved through the previous interventions and projects under the PVE umbrella through conducting desk review of available documentation as well as collecting data from direct beneficiaries via key informant interviews and focus groups).
  2. The second scope is a detailed in-depth study of the three proposed focus areas based on the desk review as well as data collection methodologies proposed by the evaluator or team of evaluators. (the second area is going to build on the findings of the first area; were the evaluator is expected to gather wider spectrum of data covering the aforementioned outputs and use the findings to form a basis of a forward-looking vision for greater success in efforts towards PVE, drawing largely from limitations, successful solution pathways and lessons learned.

The evaluation should also recommend untapped partner groups and potential resource mobilization partners. Moreover, this evaluation must address whether cross-cutting issues; i.e. rights-based approach and gender equality were taken into consideration throughout the phases of these projects design, implementation, and monitoring.

Competencies

  • Demonstrate integrity by modelling UN values and ethical standards;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Required Skills and Experience

I. Academic Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Social Policy, Public Policy, Development Studies, Human Rights, Politics, Economics, or in a related area -- 20 points

II. Years of experience:

  • More than 7 years of the relevant professional experience; previous experience with CPD/CPAP evaluations and/or reviews -- 15 points
  • Prior experience working on CVE/PVE related projects is required -- 20 points
  • Experience working in areas related to youth, and women empowerment is desirable -- 20 points
  • Experience in implementation of projects including project development and reporting -- 10 points

III. Language Requirements:

  • Excellent written and spoken English -- 10 points; Knowledge of Arabic is an asset -- 5 points

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Can you describe a challenging project evaluation you handled? The interviewer wants to understand your problem-solving and analytical skills in evaluations. Discuss the evaluation process, challenges faced, and how you overcame them.
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