The Position:
In accordance with the UNFPA evaluation policy and the technical guidelines of the UNFPA Evaluation Handbook, the Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) in 2026 will examine the 9th Country Programme (2023โ2027) of UNFPA in Nepal.
The CPE aims to provide UNFPA, national stakeholders, rights-holders, and a wider audience with the following:
1. An independent assessment of the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of UNFPA support.
2. An assessment of the role played by UNFPA Nepal in the UN Country Team (UNCT) coordination mechanisms to enhance the United Nationsโ collective contribution to national development results.
3. Key conclusions derived from past and current cooperation, along with actionable recommendations for the next programme cycle.
UNFPA Nepal is seeking to hire a Young and Emerging Evaluator (YEE) to provide support to the evaluation manager and the evaluation team during the Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) process.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.ย UNFPAโs strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to โbuild forward betterโ, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on womenโs and girlsโ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The young and emerging evaluator (YEE) will contribute to all phases of the CPE. The young and emerging evaluator must be under 35 years of age, and her/his competencies, skills and experience should include:
You would be responsible for:
S/he will support the evaluation team leader and members in developing the evaluation methodology, reviewing and refining the theory of change, finalizing the evaluation questions, and developing the evaluation matrix, data collection methods and tools, as well as indicators. The young and emerging evaluator will participate in data collection (site visits, interviews, group discussions and document review) and support data analysis, as agreed with the evaluation team leader and the CPE manager. The YEE will also support the dissemination and facilitation of use of the evaluation results. Finally, S/he will provide administrative support throughout the evaluation process and participate in meetings with the CPE manager, UNFPA Nepal CO staff and the ERG.Note: Further details are available in the detailed TOR, accessible here, and in the Country Programme Evaluation TOR, available here.
Qualifications and Experience:ย
Education:ย ย
Bachelorโs Degree in development studies, population studies, economics, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, public health, or any other relevant discipline.Knowledge and Experience:ย
Certificate in evaluation or equivalent qualification. 2-3 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation, research or social studies in the field of international development. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a team. Strong organizational skills, communication skills and writing skills. Good command of information and communication technology and data visualization tools. Good knowledge of the mandate and activities of UNFPA or other United Nations organizations will be an advantage. Keen interest to progress professionally and become a competent evaluator.ย
Languages:ย
Fluent in written and spoken English and Nepali.Required Competencies:ย
Values:
ย Exemplifying integrity,ย
ย Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,ย
ย Embracing cultural diversity,ย
ย Embracing change
Core Competencies:ย
ย Achieving results,
ย Being accountable,
ย Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
ย Thinking analytically and strategically,
ย Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - clickย hereย to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.ย
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.ย
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.