Senior Evaluation Officer

INTRODUCTION

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) is seeking to recruit a skilled, motivated, and dynamic professional for the role of Senior Evaluation Officer. The successful candidate will be based at CDB’s headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados, within CDB’s Office of Independent Evaluation (OIE).

THE DIVISION

The Office of Independent Evaluation (OIE) is an independent office of the Bank, reporting to the Board of Directors through the Development Effectiveness Committee (DEC). The OIE has a mandate to evaluate CDB’s development performance, assessing outcomes and impact in Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs). The main products are country strategy programme, thematic, policy, strategy and corporate evaluations, as well as validation of Completion Reports prepared by the Operations Department. The work of OIE contributes to learning lessons usable for improving the Bank’s operations and policies.

THE ROLE

The Senior Evaluation Officer (SEO) is primarily responsible for leading and contributing to corporate, programme, sector, strategy or thematic evaluations, and other evaluations such as country evaluations. In addition, the SEO is expected to contribute to the mandate of the OIE, which includes oversight Bank’s operations, formative and summative evaluations, and preparation of ad hoc synthesis reports summarizing evaluation findings and lesson of experience for dissemination to stakeholders and use by CDB and its partners and Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs).

The Senior Evaluation Officer (SEO) will lead, participate in, and assist in managing and conducting selected evaluations, including thematic, strategy, sector, and programme corporate evaluations, as well as others e.g. country-level evaluations, in accordance with international best practices and standards and with CDB’s Independent Evaluation Policy and evaluation Manuals. The SEO will play a key role in generating valuable insights, lessons learned, and good practices, and collaborate closely with CDB staff, engaging in the design and delivery of capacity-building initiatives within the regional and global context of evaluation. By enhancing the capabilities of CDB staff to design effective evaluations and proficiently collect essential data throughout implementation, the SEO will be instrumental in elevating the quality, and the use and utility, of CDB evaluation knowledge.

The position may involve travel and engagement with partners and stakeholders in the field and in CDB’s Borrowing Member Countries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The SEO will be required to:

• Participate in the identification, planning, and implementation of complex evaluations, including thematic, country-level, and corporate evaluations and syntheses. This includes the preparation of approach papers, close engagement with CDB staff, country and regional stakeholders, the procurement and supervision of consultants, data gathering and analysis, review of reports, and support in facilitating Evaluation Advisory groups as necessary.
• Prepare Project Completion Validation Reports with reference to the criteria and rating standards of the Bank’s Performance Assessment System (PAS), and verification that sufficient evidence is presented to support the results claims.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of knowledge management activities, to ensure that there is optimal uptake of evaluation lessons and insights, in collaboration with the Evaluation Knowledge Management team members in OIE. Promote the buy-in and use of evaluations, including through enhanced stakeholder engagement throughout the evaluation process.
• Contribute to the conception and delivery of capacity-building activities tailored for CDB staff. These initiatives are geared toward enhancing expertise in evaluation and fostering the ability to craft effective products while collecting the required data throughout evaluation implementation.
• Contribute to the development and review of evaluation policies, strategies, frameworks, systems, operational guidelines, and tools, and promote their application. Support a culture of evaluation.
• Participate in inter-agency evaluation initiatives, meetings, professional evaluation networks, and fora to keep abreast of developments in good practices and innovations in evaluation.
• Support the development of results frameworks, and actions to promote the use of evaluation.
• Backstop staff and countries in developing action plans following evaluation recommendations.
• Support communications and engagement on evaluation, and enhanced visibility of evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate should have:

• A Master’s degree in relevant fields (e.g. evaluation, research methods, business or public administration, management, development, economics, social sciences or a related field).
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in conducting and managing complex evaluations, monitoring and evaluation activities, or relevant activities in related fields.
• An undergraduate degree with an additional two (2) years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• Practical understanding and practice in evaluation quality assurance and assessment mechanisms.

The following would be considered assets:

• Professional evaluation qualification, training, or post-graduate qualification in Evaluation and in research methodologies, or relevant experience and practice
• Advanced inquiry, analytical and digital skills and practice in tools for modern data analysis, visualization, capacity development, knowledge sharing, and communication
• Experience in mapping and tracking the follow-up and use of evaluation recommendations
• Proficiency in French or Spanish would be an asset
• Working experience in Development Finance Institutions or International Organisations would be an asset
• Working experience in CDB’s region and member countries and understanding of the development needs of the region

FUNCTION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

The SEO must demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of evaluation principles, norms and standards, methodologies and latest evaluation trends, gender equality and human rights, disability, inclusion and environmental sustainability issues, and how to incorporate them into evaluation practice.
• The ability to design evaluations and manage evaluation processes using proper methodologies.
• The ability to identify/select and manage, motivate, and coordinate appropriate evaluation teams.
• The ability to plan and conduct systematic, independent, impartial evaluations or assessments.
• The ability to exercise mature judgement, tact, integrity, confidentiality, discretion, and respect.
• The ability to manage and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national or cultural backgrounds and portray a positive attitude, and the highest ethical standards.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

The SEO should demonstrate strong proficiency in the following organisational core competencies:

Acting as a Champion for Change

Actively identifies problems and opportunities for change and implements solutions where appropriate. Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; and supports people in their efforts to try new things.

Acting Decisively

Moves quickly to make decisions and commits to a clear course of action; comfortable making decisions based on partial information; willing to take risks in order to maintain momentum; shows a strong bias toward action.

Acting Strategically

Aligns day-to-day activities around broader organisational goals and objectives; prioritises resources based on the strategic objectives of the organisation; recognises and rewards people based on how their actions support the broader needs of the organisation.

Championing Customer Needs

Calls attention to issues that impact customer satisfaction; views situations from the perspective of customers; encourages people to think about customers when making decisions and develops and sustains productive customer relationships.

Communicating Effectively

Consistently communicates with clarity and thoroughness to optimise audience understanding. Communicates information in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Demonstrates effective speaking and presentation skills.

Delivering High Quality Work

Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice.

Displaying Technical Expertise

Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialised knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others.

Driving for Results

Bottom-line oriented and pushes self and others to achieve results. Keeps current on project status; makes sure people are aware of project status and what they need to do to keep things moving; redirects project resources and activities to overcome setbacks; elevates project concerns to senior levels of leadership when appropriate.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This role is a full-time position with the successful candidate being contracted on a two-year basis in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary scale for this Grade 21 role starts at USD 110,448 per annum net of taxes. The benefits package includes a pension plan, life and medical insurance.

Before you proceed to apply, please consider the following requirements:

• You must be a national of one of CDB’s member countries.

• You will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications to support your application, if selected for interview.

• All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks and references checks.

CDB fully respects the need for confidentiality of information supplied and assures you that we will not discuss your background and interest with anyone including references, without your prior consent.

The deadline for submission of applications is November 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm AST.

The Caribbean Development Bank is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Bank provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request such accommodation.