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THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUNDSub-regional Office for the Caribbean invites applications from suitablyย qualified individual consultant.JOB ID NO.:SRPE7-TLDRJOB :ย Individual Consultancy - Team LeaderCLOSING DATE:13th June 2025CATEGORY:ย ย Individual ConsultancyDURATION:Approximately six (6) monthsย ย DUTY STATION:ย UNFPA SROCORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:UNFPA Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean for the English and Dutch Speaking Caribbean
Background
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the leading United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic goal is to \"achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), realize reproductive rights, and accelerate progress on the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).\" With this call to action, UNFPA contributes directly to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in line with the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
The UNFPA SROC programme cycle for 2022-2026 covers 22 English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries and territories. The programme focuses on achieving universal access to SRHR, realizing reproductive rights, and accelerating progress on the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action. Key thematic areas include policy and accountability; quality of care and services; gender and social norms; population change and data; humanitarian action; and adolescents and youth.
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Scope of work/Main tasks and responsibilities, et al
The Evaluation Team Leader will be expected to:
Lead the SRPE and ensure the completion of the SRPE as per agreed timelines and evaluation standards of UNEG/UNFPA.Provide guidance to and supervise the Evaluation TeamSetting out the methodological approachCarry out data lection in the UNFPA Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean (SROC) based in Kingston, Jamaica and the Liaison Offices, as required;Engage regularly with the evaluation reference group (ERG) and evaluation managers (SROC and LACRO);Engage actively in the stakeholder/recommendations workshop (s);Draft and finalize the SRPE report with s from key stakeholders;Support key dissemination activities of evaluation results (e.g., presentation of the results evaluation to key stakeholders);Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications required for the Team Leader:
Master's degree or equivalent in development studies, population studies, demography, statistics, biostatistics, economics, gender studies, health, international relations or other related fields;5-7 years of experience in leading and conducting evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies for international organizations or development agencies, including evaluations around strategic planning;Extensive experience in leading/supporting complex evaluations commissioned by United Nations Organizations and/or other international organizations and NGOs. Knowledge of UNFPA Evaluation Policy and Handbook is a must;Substantive knowledge and expertise in, at least, one of the thematic areas of UNFPA mandate: sexual and reproductive health and rights, human rights, gender and social norms, or population policies; experience in humanitarian or prospective evaluation will be an asset;Extensive knowledge of the UNFPA, as well as the UN system, including UN reform processes;Extensive knowledge of partnership development, resource mobilization and experience of working in the Caribbean region;Strong understanding and experience of the Caribbean environment (political, social, economic and religious and other contextual factors of the landscape)In-depth knowledge of theory-based evaluation approaches and ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative data lection methods and to uphold high quality standards for evaluation as defined by UNFPA and UNEG;Demonstrable ability to consistently integrate human rights and gender perspectives in all phases of the evaluation process;Excellent drafting/report writing skills, analytical skills, and computer skills;Excellent command in written and spoken English; working knowledge of Spanish or Dutch will be an asset.REQUIREMENTS:ย
To apply, kindly complete a profile in the UNFPA Consultants Roster atย https://www.unfpa.org/unfpa-consultant-rosterย and submit the generated Job ID # along with application letter and CV to:
ย ย ย Vacancy #: SRPE7-TMBREmail: ย vacancy.sroc@unfpa.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.\n\n
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Note: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.ย UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.\n\n