The evaluation will cover all interventions in the three thematic areas of the Country Programme, which have been implemented across Serbia during the programme’s period. The thematic areas are described in section 3 of the Terms of Reference UNFPA Serbia, Country Programme Evaulation (hereby attached).

The evaluation Team Leader will hold the overall responsibility for the design and implementation of the evaluation. The Evaluation team leader will be responsible for the production and timely submission of all expected deliverables in line with the ToR. The Evaluation Team Leader is expected to:

• Lead and coordinate the work of the evaluation team and ensure the quality of all evaluation deliverables at all stages of the process.
• Provide methodological guidance to the evaluation team in developing the design report, in particular, but not limited to, defining the evaluation approach, methodology, including evaluation questions and work plan, as well as the agenda for the field phase.
• Lead the drafting and presentation of the design report.
• Lead the data analysis, drafting and presentation of the draft and final evaluation report.
• Play a leading role in meetings with the ERG and the CO.
• Maintain the communication with the CPE manager.

• Design Report for CPE, and powerpoint presentation of design report, preferably by 14 July 2024.
• Preliminary powerpoint presentation of field phase for a debriefing meeting with the CO and the ERG, preferably by 25 August 2024.
• Draft Country Programme Evaluation Report, Recommendations worksheet. and powerpoint presentation of evaluation results, preferably by 30 September 2024.
• Final Country Programme Evaluation Report and powerpoint presentation of evaluation results, preferably by 31 October 2024.

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, demography or population studies, statistics, development studies or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in conducting or managing evaluations in the field of international development.
• Extensive experience in leading complex evaluations commissioned by United Nations organizations and/or other international organizations and NGOs.
• Demonstrated expertise in one of the thematic areas of the country programme covered by the evaluation, eg. SRHR, adolescents and youth and population dynamics.
• In-depth knowledge of theory-based evaluation approaches and ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and to uphold high quality standards for evaluation as defined by UNFPA and UNEG.
• Ability to ensure ethics and integrity of the evaluation process, including confidentiality and the principle of do no harm.
• Ability to consistently integrate human rights and gender perspectives in all phases of the evaluation process.
• Excellent management and leadership skills to coordinate the work of the evaluation team, and strong ability to share technical evaluation skills and knowledge.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
• Excellent ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of data and information from diverse sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
• Work experience in/good knowledge of the region and the national development context of  Serbia.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• A cover letter, indicating the candidate’s motivation for this consultancy as well as relevant expertise and experience.
• An updated copy of the curriculum vitae (CV) and a duly completed P11 UN Personal History Form.
• Names and contact information of three references.
• A recent evaluation report or other type of writing sample in English (from a similar assignment) drafted by the candidate. 
• Availability and expected daily rate for consultancy services.