GDSI Limited

Team Leader - Join Our Team for High-Level Evaluations

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Last update: Oct 15, 2024 Last update: Oct 15, 2024

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Deadline: Dec 31, 2024 Deadline for applications has passed
Location: Africa, Asia, EU 27, Europe Non EU 27, Latin America and the Caribbean, Northern America, Oceania
Organization:GDSI Limited
Job type:Other
Languages:
English
English
Work experience:Min 7 years
Date posted: Oct 11, 2024
Expected starting date: Jan 6, 2025

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Join Our Team for High-Level Evaluations

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.
  • 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)
    • 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.
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