Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 23 Feb 2019
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Introduction
According to the Article 32 (c) of the Allocation of Business under the Rules of Business 1996 of the Government of Bangladesh, Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) is responsible to monitor and evaluate implementation of public sector projects included in the Annual Development Programme. In this connection, IMED conducts many third part evaluations or in-depth studies each year. The purpose of such interventions is to support implementing ministries / agencies in identifying implementation problems relating to the quality, time, and cost, and in prescribing remedial measures.
Currently, Social Policy Evaluation Analytics and Research (SPEAR) Section of UNICEF and Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) of Ministry of Planning have engaged in a collaboration agreement on monitoring effective coverage of basic social services started since October 2014. Specific objective of the collaboration, among others, includes strengthen the capacity of relevant line ministries at national and sub-national levels on monitoring of the effective coverage of basic social services. The collaboration also covers supporting the Government in strengthening policy framework on evaluation, and build capacity of Government officials and training institutions in this area.
In this context, the country feels absence of stringent evaluation policy which will follow principles of independence and neutrality to disclose relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of selected interventions implemented by public fund.
Under this backdrop mentioned above, the UNICEF funded project (CDMRI-ECBSS) -- being implemented by IMED -- included an activity regarding engagement of International Consultant to outline ‘National Evaluation Policy of Bangladesh’.
Purpose
The consultancy will cover following three main assignments:
Scope of Services
During the implementation of the assignment, the consultant is expected to perform the following:
Participate in series of meetings with technical working group created for this activity.
Deliverables
The key deliverable is the National Evaluation Policy framework in place for adoption of the Government of Bangladesh.
Three major reports are expected from the consultant: (a) Inception Report (to be submitted one week after the start of the consultancy services); (b) modality of National Evaluation Society; (c) the Evaluation policy of Bangladesh, at the minimum, address the following sections:
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in development studies, economics, and other related fields.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are….
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http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Duration: 31 working days
Consultation Fees: US $ 10,000.00 (inclusive all) as lumpsum
Travel: One round trip most direct economyairfare will be provided.
DSA : No DSA will be allowed as the fee isincluded DSA.
Payment Method: Compensation will be paid in two instalments (first instalment: 40 percent after submission of inception report; 60 percent after submission of validated National Social Policy on Evaluation.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=519848