Research & Evaluation Officer, (NO-1), Yerevan, Armenia, Post #129741 - Open to the nationals of Armenia only

UNICEF is looking for a motivated professional with experience in research, studies, and evaluation activities.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a champion

UNICEF is looking for a motivated professional with experience in research, studies, and evaluation activities.

Research and Evaluation Officer, under guidance of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Child Rights Monitoring) is accountable for the accomplishment of the stated key end-results by providing professional expertise and assistance in information/data collection, statistics and data analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), preparation of reports, communication and partnership, and in implementing training programmes for national and sub-national data collection, monitoring, evaluation and research capacity building with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders.

The Research and Evaluation Officer will dedicate part of her/his time to supporting implementation of activities related to the strengthening of the administrative data systems and monitoring and evaluation capacities in the education sector as part of the UNICEF - led project on technical assistance to the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports for EU - budget support to education sector, as well as in the social protection sector as part of the UNICEF - led activities of the EU - funded UN joint programme.

How can you make a difference?

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Planning (IMERP)

Provide technical support to ensure that the Country Office and national partners use a well-prioritized and realistic plan of research, monitoring and evaluation activities that will provide the most relevant and strategic information to manage the Country Programme and national strategic documents on children, including tracking and assessing UNICEF’s distinct contribution. 

1. Situation Monitoring and Assessment 

Provide technical support to ensure that the Country Office and national partners have timely and accurate measurement of change in conditions in the country or region, including monitoring of socio-economic trends and the country’s wider policy, economic or institutional context, to facilitate planning and to draw conclusions about the impact of programmes or policies.

1. Evaluation and research

Provide technical support to ensure that a well-prioritised and strategic selection of evaluations, research and studies at programme or Country Office strategy level is managed in order that each evaluation, research, and study is designed and carried out with quality process and products, and that evaluation, research and study results are useful to the intended audience. 

1. M&E (Administrative Data) System and Capacity Building

Provide technical support to ensure that the monitoring and evaluation systems, administrative data systems and respective capacities of national partners – government and civil society – are strengthened enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes with focus on education and social protection sectors.

1. Communication and Partnerships 

Provide technical support to ensure that all of the above tasks are carried out and accomplished through effective communication and partnerships.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 02-GJD -Research and Evaluation Officer Level 1_Armenia CO-Final.doc

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

• University degree in social sciences, development planning, planning, evaluation, survey implementation, advanced statistical research.  

Work Experience:

• Professional work experience in research, studies, and evaluation activities.
• One year of relevant professional work experience.
• Field work experience is desired.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with emergency, at least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.

Languages:

• Fluency in Armenian and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as Russian, is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability(CRITAS)underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. AtIn UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.