Consultancy: Evaluation Advisory Board Consultant - Req.#

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Vacancy Announcement: Consultant

Consultancy Title: Evaluation Advisory Board Consultant

Section/Division/Duty Station: Education Outcomes Fund – London UK

Duration: September 1, 2025 to August 30, 2028

Home/ Office Based: REMOTE

Background

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

EOF requires expert advice from consultants on evaluation for its outcomes funds. We plan to create a roster for Consultants with expertise in Evaluation from this advert who we can source consultants with expertise from 2025-2028.

Scope of Work

The work will consist of:

• provide support to the programme and evaluation teams on evaluation designs through technical advisory
• review and quality assure evaluation outputs such as design documents
• join evaluation-related discussions with external stakeholders

We expect the amount of work required to amount to an estimated 10 days per year.

Terms of Reference / Deliverables

Evaluation Design Advisory

The Consultant shall provide expert advisory support to EOF’s programme and evaluation teams. This includes contributing to the development and refinement of evaluation approaches, and participating in strategic discussions aimed at strengthening the overall evaluation framework and practice at EOF.

Deliverable 1:

Provide technical guidance to EOF on an estimate of 15 evaluation documents and join at least 4 strategic workshops with EOF’s team to provide technical input on EOF’s approach to evaluation.

5 by 13.07.2026

5 by 13.07.2027

5 by 13.07.2028

Review of Technical Evaluation Documents

The Consultant shall review and provide timely, constructive feedback on technical documents produced by evaluation partners or internal teams. These documents may include evaluation design reports, baseline or endline reports, and evaluation findings.

Deliverable 2:

Provide feedback in the form of written comments on an estimated 12 technical documents.

4 by 13.07.2026

4 by 13.07.2027

4 by 13.07.2028

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

The Consultant shall participate in selected meetings and discussions with external stakeholders, including donors, government counterparts, and evaluation firms, to provide technical input and present EOF’s evaluation perspective.

Deliverable 3:

Attend an estimated 12 meetings alongside EOF personnel to present EOF’s evaluation approach and provide technical input.

4 by 13.07.2026

4 by 13.07.2027

4 by 13.07.2028

Qualifications

(1) Education

• A Master’s in a relevant subject such as economics, public policy, international development, or a related field with a strong focus on quantitative analysis and impact evaluation.

• A PhD is preferred.

(2) Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Proven expertise in evaluation design, including experimental (e.g., randomized controlled trials), quasi-experimental (e.g., difference-in-differences, regression discontinuity), and observational approaches. Ability to pragmatically apply these methods in development settings is essential.

• At least 10 years of professional experience in the design, implementation, or oversight of impact evaluations, preferably in low- and middle-income countries and within the development sector.

• Demonstrated experience working with policymakers, government stakeholders, or donor agencies to support evidence-informed decision-making.

• Strong track record in reviewing technical evaluation documents and producing high-quality, policy-relevant feedback.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively in strategic discussions and present EOF’s evaluation approach in external fora.

Desirable:

• Experience with innovative finance, particularly the design and implementation of outcomes-based financing instruments, is strongly preferred.

• Experience with basic education, early childhood care and education (ECCE) or skills-for-employment is strongly preferred.

• Experience working in one or more of EOF’s programme countries is preferred. At present, this is Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya and Namibia.

Requirements:

Completed profile in UNICEF\’s e-Recruitment system and

• Upload copy of academic credentials
• Financial proposal that will include/ reflect :
  • the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
  • travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.
  • Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.
  • Indicate your availability
• Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
• At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
• Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

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

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