We are expanding our pool of experienced professionals for two anticipated Independent High-Level Evaluations.

1. Evaluation Projects:

• Independent High-Level Evaluation of Strategies and Actions on the 2020-30 Youth Employment Strategy
• Independent High-Level Evaluation of the “Better Work” Programme

Project Duration: February – July 2025
Team Composition: 1 Team Leader and 2 Team Members

Roles and Responsibilities:

Team Leader:
The evaluation team leader will provide technical leadership and oversee the evaluation process, ensuring high-quality outputs in line with the Terms of Reference and evaluation guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Participating in scoping, drafting the inception report, and producing draft reports, executive summaries, and the final report.
• Providing technical and methodological guidance to the team.
• Ensuring data quality (validity, reliability, consistency, accuracy) throughout the evaluation.
• Managing the evaluation process and team, adhering to evaluation guidelines.
• Producing triangulated findings linked to evaluation questions and presenting insightful conclusions and recommendations.
• Finalizing the draft and final reports, including the summary for decision-makers.
• Developing communication products and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Team Members (Programme and Technical Support):
Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the inception report and providing feedback.
• Collecting data and preparing notes for assigned case study areas.
• Drafting sections of the draft report.
• Ensuring data quality within their respective areas.
• Providing feedback and factual corrections to the final report.
• Participating in presentations to stakeholders on the findings.

Desired Qualifications for the Evaluation Team:

• For Team Leader:
  • Education: Master’s degree in law, social sciences, economics, development studies, evaluation, or related fields, with demonstrated research experience.
  • Over 7 years of experience in High-Level Evaluations (HLE) or similar strategic evaluations.
  • Familiarity with the world of work and development contexts.
  • Demonstrated strategic perspective and formative evaluation experience.
  • Understanding of the UN system and the ILO context and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Experience across multiple levels (policy, operational, institutional) – global, regional, and country.
  • Expertise in policy document review, coordination, or collaboration issues.
  • Knowledge of cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, environmental protection, social dialogue, and disability inclusion.
  • Thematic knowledge of youth employment and the “Better Work” programme.
  • Language Requirements: English (essential), French and/or Spanish (desired).
• For Team Members:
  • Education: First degree in law, social sciences, economics, development studies, evaluation, or related fields.
  • Over 3 years of experience in High-Level Evaluations (HLE) or similar strategic evaluations.
  • Familiarity with the world of work and development contexts.
  • Experience at multiple levels (policy, operational, institutional) – global, regional, and country.
  • Understanding of key cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, environmental protection, social dialogue, and disability inclusion.
  • Thematic knowledge related to youth employment and the “Better Work” programme.
  • Language Requirements: English (essential), French and/or Spanish (desired).

How to apply

Submit your CV and indicate your role of preference and  thematic expertise (youth employment and the “Better Work” programme) to gdsivacancies@gdsi.ie Early applications are encouraged as we anticipate launching the evaluations in early January.