Vacancy Announcement Details

UNESCO seeks proposals for an External Evaluation of the project Fighting against the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property in the Western Balkans. Please visit https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/request-proposal-external-evaluation-fighting-against-illicit-trafficking-cultural-property-western?hub=66976 for more information.

Qualifications of External Evaluator(s):

Required qualifications

The Evaluation Team shall be composed of a Team leader and at least one cultural expert. Evaluator(s) should possess the following mandatory qualifications and experience: Company profile (if applicable):

• A minimum of 3 years of international experience in programme/project evaluation in the field of development aid, with demonstrated competence in evaluation methodologies and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative

• Minimum 3 evaluations successfully implemented for projects targeting the culture sector

Team Leader:

• Advanced university degree in the field of economics, management, law, international relations, culture, or any other related field • Excellent oral communication and report writing skills in English

• At least 7 years of professional experience in policy and programme evaluation in the context of international development, with demonstrated competence in applying qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods

• At least 3 references of assignments completed, preferably in the field of culture at the international level

Evaluation Team Member(s):

• Advanced university degree in the field of culture or any other sub-disciplines

• Minimum 3 years of experience in programme/project evaluation

• Excellent analytical skills • Excellent oral and writing skills in English Desired qualifications Team Leader:

• Demonstrated experience in working with/for UN agencies or other international organisations

• Good knowledge of the Western Balkans region, with proved professional experience Evaluation Team Member(s):

• Experience in working in the target region of team leader and/or team members is highly desirable

• In-depth understanding and extensive knowledge of issues pertaining to cultural heritage

• Gender-balanced and culturally diverse evaluation team Applicants may be requested to submit documents or other forms of evidence proving the above qualifications.

NB: companies or individuals involved in the design or implementation of activities under this project are not eligible to apply as Evaluator(s)