Evaluator - Evaluation of the Development Account Project 2326Q “Resilient Health Systems with Universal Health Coverage in Latin America and the Caribbean”

Evaluates an ECLAC Development Account project on resilient health systems and universal health coverage in Latin America and the Caribbean. The consultant designs the evaluation approach, reviews documents and data, administers surveys and interviews, assesses project results, lessons and sustainability, applies UNEG standards and delivers inception, draft and final evaluation reports with a presentation of findings.

• Prepare the evaluation work plan and inception report
• Review project documents, reports, surveys and secondary data
• Administer beneficiary and stakeholder surveys
• Conduct interviews and focus groups to validate and triangulate findings
• Develop evaluation methods and analytical frameworks
• Assess lessons learned, sustainability and replication potential
• Evaluate human rights, gender, disability inclusion and environmental considerations
• Deliver draft and final evaluation reports and present findings

• Advanced university degree in political science, public policy, development studies, economics, business administration or a related social or economic science
• At least seven years of progressively responsible programme or project evaluation experience
• Experience in at least three evaluations with international development organisations
• Proven competency in quantitative and qualitative research methods including surveys, document analysis and semi-structured interviews
• Proficiency in English and Spanish

• Experience in public policies, social policies, health policies or related areas
• Experience in Regional Commissions and United Nations Development Account projects
• Working experience in Latin America and the Caribbean

• Programme Evaluation
• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research
• Survey Design
• Document Analysis
• Stakeholder Interviews
• Health Policy
• Public Policy
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Project Assessment
• Human Rights Analysis

• Self-administered Surveys
• Semi-structured Interviews
• Focus Groups
• Video Conferencing

• Initial consultancy duration: 16 weeks from November 2026 to February 2027 subject to confirmation
• Evaluation follows United Nations Evaluation Group norms, standards and ethical principles