Education

Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Management, Economics, Psychology and/or Sociology)

Work experience

At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in programme evaluation, evaluation management, applied research, data analysis and reporting, preferably within international development cooperation. Demonstrated experience conducting evaluations of programmes targeting adolescents and youth, education, skills development and/or employability is required. Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations or development partners is an asset.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

An international consultant with demonstrated expertise in evaluation management, programme evaluation, research, analysis and report writing. Proven experience in evaluating programmes benefiting adolescents and youth, particularly in education and/or employability, is required. Familiarity with OECD/DAC evaluation criteria and evaluation quality standards is essential. Experience in assessing cross-cutting issues, including gender equality, environmental sustainability, minority rights and social inclusion, is an asset. The consultant must demonstrate strong analytical, methodological and reportwriting skills and advanced proficiency in English. The evaluator must be independent and must not have been involved in the design or implementation of the programme being evaluated.

Language Requirements

Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Desirables

• Experience conducting evaluations for UN agencies, particularly UNICEF, and other international development organizations.
• Familiarity with the Kosovo context, including the education system, youth policies, employability initiatives and relevant institutional frameworks.
• Experience applying participatory and genderresponsive evaluation approaches, including engagement with adolescents, youth and marginalized groups.
• Knowledge of mixed-methods evaluation approaches, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Experience integrating human rights-based, equity-focused and child-rights perspectives into evaluations.
• Knowledge of relevant ethical standards and safeguarding considerations when conducting research with children and adolescents.