Overview
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is seeking qualified candidates for a roster of Evaluation Consultants to undertake centralized and decentralized evaluations, provide technical support for evidence generation, and support the development of a robust evaluation culture within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of evaluation activities from inception through to reporting.
- Provide technical support.
- Lead the implementation of relevant evidence generation activities (e.g., rapid assessments, syntheses).
- Produce evaluation briefs by reviewing evaluation reports and drafting concise summaries.
- Develop capacity building materials by identifying needs and creating practical guidance and tools.
Required Experience
- At least two (2) years of experience in the field relevant to the Special Service Agreement (SSA).
- Experience in the following types of evaluations: strategy evaluations, policy evaluations, process evaluations, outcome evaluations, theory-based evaluations, realist evaluations, mid-range theories, adaptive methods, programme evaluation, and project evaluation.
- Experience in approaches to evidence-generation such as rapid assessments, assessments, reviews, value for money assessments, syntheses, project evaluations, programme evaluations, adaptive approaches, segmentation analysis and mid-term assessments.
- Experience with the United Nations system would be an advantage.
Qualifications
- University degree in a relevant field in development studies, international development, social sciences, ITCs/telecommunications or a related field or education from a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of a university degree in one of the fields above.
- A certification in evaluation would be an advantage.
