Background:

The Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) is pleased to announce an open call for applications to join its official Roster of Evaluators. POiD is seeking qualified and experienced national professionals to support its evaluation processes across various projects and initiatives.

Objective of Assignment:
The objective of this roster call is to invite qualified evaluators to join the OSCE POiD roster of evaluation consultants for future evaluation consultancy assignments commissioned by POiD in the context of decentralized evaluations.

Interested candidates are invited to apply and indicate how their professional experience is relevant to decentralized evaluations. Applications should describe the types of evaluations previously conducted (projects, programme, thematic and/or strategic), with particular attention to the evaluation methodologies applied. Candidates are requested to outline their specific areas of expertise, including methodological, geographical and/or thematic specializations, as well as the roles held within evaluation teams (e.g. evaluation team lead, quantitative or qualitative analyst, survey research specialist). Applicants should demonstrate proven experience in evaluation methods, strong analytical skills, and a clear commitment to impartiality and integrity.
Applicants will be shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and/or written test. Candidates admitted to the roster will be considered for future evaluation consultancy assignments commissioned by POiD in the context of decentralized evaluations.

Duration of Assignment:
The duration of the assignment will depend on the tasks and deliverables assigned.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the evaluation manager and programme manager, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Design evaluation methodology and evaluation plan, including evaluation questions, evaluation matrix and relevant indicators;
2. Conduct evaluations of projects, programmes, or policies as assigned, through the use of different evaluation methods and tools, including but not limited to interviews, focus groups, desk reviews;
3. Provide objective, high-quality assessments based on established criteria;
4. Prepare inception, comprehensive evaluation reports and present findings clearly;
5. Collaborate with stakeholders and team members;
6. Assignment-specific tasks and responsibilities will be outlined in the terms of references that candidates for a specific evaluation assignment will receive.
   

Deliverables:

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see: https://dushanbe.osce.org/

Necessary Qualifications:

• Second-level university degree in social sciences or a related field (social science, international relations, economics, evaluation, etc.);

• A minimum of 5 years of documented experience in conducting decentralized evaluations for international organizations, INGOs or governments;
• Sound knowledge of international evaluation norms and standards, processes, and designs;
• Proven experience with quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection and analysis;
• Ability to use relevant software applications to administer, analyse and visualise survey data, interview and focus group data, numerical data, textual data, etc
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into evaluations;
• Proven report-writing skills and the ability to convey complex information in a logical, clear and concise manner as demonstrated by previous evaluation reports;
• Ability to make clear presentations relevant to target audiences;
• Professional fluency in Tajik and English, working level of Russian (both written and spoken);
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different genders, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.