International Evaluator-Team Member of Viet Nam 2022-2026 Cooperation Framework Evaluation

Result of ServiceKey deliverables of the CF Evaluation are: 1. Inception Report (early March to end March 2025) 2. Draft and Final Evaluation Reports, including recommendations (Draft: by mid Jun 2025; Final: by end July 2025) 3. Contributions to drafting of the follow-up actions and mechanisms of the Management Response (mid July to end August 2025). 4. Participation and contribution (e.g. presentations, inputs to speeches) to different meetings and workshops as required by the Evaluation Manager during the assignment period (early March 2025 to end August 2025). All key deliverables will be submitted in both English and Vietnamese and endorsed by the Evaluation Manager. Work LocationHanoi Expected duration1/3-31/8/2025 (15 working days) Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Viet Nam 2022-2026 One Strategic Framework for Sustainable Development Cooperation (CF), signed in August 2022 between the United Nations (UN) and the Government of Viet Nam (GoVN), serves as the framework for UN joint support to Viet Nam in achieving the SDGs and national development priorities. The CF evaluation period spans from 2021 (when the CF was designed) to June 2025 to draw lessons for the design of the new CF. The evaluation will assess contributions to CF outcomes from all UN programs, projects, and activities conducted by resident and non-resident agencies at national and sub-national levels. It will also review cross-cutting issues, normative work, and UN programming principles. The CF Evaluation Team will consist of 5 independent external consultants and will be built with due consideration to gender balance, cultural and language balance: - 01 National Team Leader (50 working days, based in Ha Noi and other locations in Viet Nam as required for fieldtrips); - 03 National Team Members (40 working days/each, based in Ha Noi and other locations in Viet Nam as required for fieldtrips); - 01 International Team Member (15 working day, home-based). The International Team Member will: - Provide direct support to the Team Leader in designing the evaluation and producing all evaluation deliverables, including the inception report, draft and final reports, and other outputs specified in Section 8. - Bring international perspectives and expertise, with a focus on mainstreaming cross-cutting issues such as Leaving No One Behind (LNOB), the human rights-based approach (HRBA), gender equality, disability inclusion, sustainability, resilience, and accountability. - Offer international insights into assessing the \"jointness\" and coordination aspects of CF implementation, including coordination within the UN system, among government agencies, and between the UN and government entities. Qualifications/special skills• Advanced university level of education in evaluation or field(s) relevant to one or more CF areas of work. • Proven ability to contextualize international frameworks within national or local contexts. • International Perspective and Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of global best practices in mainstreaming cross-cutting issues, including LNOB, HRBA, gender equality, disability inclusion, sustainability, and accountability. • Knowledge of UN system operations and inter-agency coordination mechanisms. • Proven experience working with government agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders in collaborative frameworks. • Previous experience contributing to UNDAF or CF evaluations or similar processes. • No conflict of interest such as recent or expected employment by UNCT members or implementing partners, private relationships with any UNCT members of staff or government counterparts or implementing partners; participation in the design, implementation or advising CF being evaluated, among others). Any potential conflict of interest should be declared by candidates during the application process. Languages• Excellent verbal, written, communication and reporting skills. Additional Information* Please submit your CV detailing relevant qualifications and work experience, along with a letter of interest and a consultant fee proposal to RCS.FOVietnam@un.org no later than COB 25 February 2025. * For more information, please refer to the full TOR of the Viet Nam 2022-2026 CF Evaluation: https://bit.ly/CFEvaluation-VN No FeeTHE 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.