Evaluation Consultant for Children & Armed Conflict Project

About the role

The Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary‑General for Children and Armed Conflict (SRSG‑CAAC) is seeking an experienced Evaluation Consultant to assess a regional project aimed at protecting conflict‑affected children in Africa. The assignment is remote and requires availability during New York business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the CAAC regional project covering objectives, methodology, results and lessons learned.
• Prepare an evaluation report that meets UN standards and supports future programme planning.
• Coordinate with OSRSG‑CAAC staff and regional partners to gather data, conduct interviews and verify findings.
• Present interim findings and final recommendations to senior UN officials as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience in evaluating UN‑type programmes or large‑scale development projects.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills, with ability to synthesize complex information.
• Familiarity with the UN Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism on grave violations against children.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

What we offer

• Short‑term consultancy (11 days within one month) with flexible remote work.
• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact child protection initiatives.