Experts - Join Our Team for High-Level Evaluations

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

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.

Qualifications for the Evaluation Team:

• 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.