UNICEF Moldova: Consultant to support conducting the Final Evaluation of the EU4Moldova: Focal Regions Programme, aimed to improve access to quality child and adolescents’ friendly social services.
UNICEF Moldova, in collaboration with UNDP, is contracting a National Individual Consultant, to support the Final Evaluation of the EU4Moldova: Focal Regions Programme, focusing on UNICEF component aimed to improve access to quality child and adolescents’ friendly social services.
Qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Regional Development Social Studies and/or other relevant fields; Master’s degree is an advantage;
- At least 5 years of professional experience in areas relevant to this assignment (local development, social services focusing on children/ families and adolescents/ youth - education, health, inclusion, social protection, adolescents’ participation, culture and sports etc.;
- Experience in contributing to the evaluation of projects related to development of social services for children and youth, as outlined above;
- Experience working with local stakeholders, including public authorities and civil society organizations, particularly in field coordination and logistical support for evaluation activities;
- Proven knowledge of results-based management approaches (especially results-oriented monitoring and evaluation).
- Fluency in Romanian and strong spoken and writing skills in English. Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.
How to apply:
To read more detailed information and apply for this position, please visit UNICEF webpage:
Extended application deadline: 15 December 2024
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
