UNCTAD’s Independent Evaluation Unit serves as the custodian of UNCTAD’s evaluation function, ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement across the organization’s work.
Located in the Office of the Secretary-General, the Unit operates with independence, impartiality, and transparency to uphold the credibility of UNCTAD’s evaluations and strengthen results-based management.
Key functions of the unit
- Developing evaluation standards, methodologies, and guidance for UNCTAD evaluations.
- Managing and conducting programmatic, thematic, and project-level independent evaluations.
- Providing quality assurance by reviewing evaluation terms of reference, consultant selection, and evaluation reports.
- Supporting programme managers in planning and conducting self-evaluations to enhance organizational learning.
- Disseminating evaluation findings to inform decision-making and strengthen accountability.
- Following up on management responses to ensure implementation of evaluation recommendations.
- Acting as focal point for UN system-wide evaluation activities and joint evaluations.
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Consultancy opportunities
The Independent Evaluation Unit welcomes suitably qualified professional evaluators to submit their résumés for consideration for forthcoming consultancy opportunities with us.
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To submit your application for consultancy opportunities or for further information on evaluation at UNCTAD, please contact us.