Evaluation Specialist (Consultant)

About the role

The United Nations Secretariat is seeking experienced Evaluation Specialists to join a pool of consultants who will support programme managers across the organization. Specialists will conduct independent evaluations of projects, programmes, sub‑programmes, and other operational components, ensuring compliance with UN evaluation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop evaluation designs and produce inception reports.
• Collect, clean, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
• Interpret findings, draw conclusions, and formulate actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver evaluation reports, presentations, and other dissemination products.
• Collaborate with hiring offices to tailor evaluations to specific terms of reference.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Evaluation, International Development, Social Sciences, Law or related fields; or a first‑level degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.
• Minimum five years of professional experience conducting evaluations.
• Fluency in English or French; additional UN official languages may be required depending on the assignment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact UN programmes.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote assignments.
• Access to a global network of evaluation experts.