Evaluation Consultant

Result of ServiceThe ultimate result of this consultancy will be a report including a set of evidence-based recommendations to guide DSS in maximizing the effectiveness of future CMT and HIM training delivery and the evaluation findings will contribute to monitoring results for increased financial accountability. Work LocationRemote Expected duration5 weeks Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Division of Field Operations (DFO) of the Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is looking for a home-based consultant to conduct an evaluation of the delivery, efficiency and effectiveness of the UNDSS delivered Crisis Management Training and, Hostage Incident Management (HIM) delivered in 2025. UNDSS delivered five (5) CMT and one (1) HIM courses in 2025. The United Nations Peace and Development Fund, funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China, provided funding for these projects and the Office of the Under Secretary-General (OSG) requires full audit to complete these projects. The consultant will report directly to an assigned CMT/HIM Manager, under the overall supervision of Director, DFO. The consultant will be responsible for designing and conducting the evaluation of the UNDSS Crisis Management and Hostage Incident Management (HIM) training materials and delivery as stipulated in the evaluation Terms of Reference, including the submission of an evaluation inception report, presentation of findings and final results, and the submission of the final Evaluation Report. The consultant will be responsible for editing and proof-reading the final draft before the last submission in an editable format. The evaluation methodology must conform to the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) Norms and Standards, the UNEG Ethical Principles for Evaluators as well as the DSS internal guidance framework, and shall be informed by the guidelines of the Peace and Security Sub-Fund of UNPDF. There is nil travel involved in this consultancy. All materials are available online and through engagement virtually with the CMT/HIM Manager and respective UN and Agency, Funds and Programmes personal globally as required. The courses materials, training methodology, course programmes, feedback and course reports are all held by DFO UN Headquarters, New York and available electronically. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in evaluation, social sciences or a related area is required. • At least seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience in evaluation is required. • At least five years of relevant professional experience in design, management and conduct of evaluation processes with multiple stakeholders, survey design and implementation, or project planning, monitoring and management are required. • Experience in at least three evaluations with international (development) organizations is required. • Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods, particularly self-administered surveys, document analysis, and informal and semi-structured interviews is required. • Prior relevant experience in evaluation of training and capacity building activities is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge (reading and oral) of another official United Nations language is desirable. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.