UNICEF Evaluation

🚀 UNICEF Venezuela seeks a consultancy firm for the #evaluation of its Out-of-School Project. Experience in education & data collection in #Venezuela preferred. Deadline: Oct 24, 2025. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBRHiKJp 👈 Maria Jose Villalobos Portillo, Tom Pellens, Michael Francis Craft, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch

Middle-tier actors such as district and regional education officers are often the missing link between national education policy and daily classroom practice.  UNICEF #evaluations show that when empowered, these leaders can:  🔺 Scale technical and pedagogical support  🔺 Use local data to manage teacher deployment  🔺 Monitor classroom practice and accountability  🔺 Anchor reforms for long-term sustainability Policy takeaways for strengthening the Middle-Tier:  👉 Invest in capacity by shifting from compliance to active teacher support  👉 Embed reforms by anchoring policies in existing district/regional systems  👉 Balance accountability with support by tracking performance and nurturing growth  👉 Foster ownership by making middle-tier actors the co-creators of change. In countries like Ghana, Madagascar, and the Dominican Republic, middle-tier leaders are embedding national reforms into local routines, ensuring continuity even during political or funding transitions. 📖 Learn how the #evaluation captured these good practices:  https://lnkd.in/eywAuBuj 👈 #UNICEF #Evaluation #Education #TeacherDevelopment #EvidenceToAction #LearningOutcomes Suman Sachdeva Ph.D, Antonia Mandry, Haritz Goya Lujambio, Sonakshi Sharma, Lyston Skerritt, Euphrates Efosi Wose, Frank van Cappelle, wycliffe otieno Ashley Wax, Esther Kaggwa, Jane Mwangi, Michael Francis Craft, Mirella Hernani, Souraya Hassan.H, Myriam Van Parijs, Daniel ALONSO VALCKX, Tami Aritomi, Jayachandran Vasudevan, Denis Jobin, Mercy Kolok, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch UNICEF Bangladesh, UNICEF Sri Lanka, UNICEF Jordan - يونيسف الأردن, UNICEF Tunisie, UNICEF Cambodia, UNICEF Mongolia, UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire, UNICEF Ghana, UNICEF Dominican Republic, UNICEF Argentina, UNICEF Ethiopia, UNICEF Madagascar,UNICEF Serbia

🎓 This World Teachers’ Day, we share the power of inclusive #education.  📽️ UNICEF Evaluation’s latest #evaluation reveals how fit-for-purpose approaches—from community-based learning centers in #Bangladesh to innovative pedagogies in #Uganda and micro-certificates in the #Philippines are helping reach over 270 million out of school children.  💡 These good practice notes show how communities, teachers, and governments are working together to create adaptable, equitable pathways to quality learning for all—especially for the most marginalized.  👩🏫 Teachers are not just educators, they’re changemakers. Let’s celebrate their role in building a future where every child learns.  📽️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSDqi9vA 👈 📖 Read the #evaluation & good practices: https://lnkd.in/eHT_EJcT 👈 #WorldTeachersDay #QualityLearningForAll #UNICEF #OutOfSchoolChildren #InclusiveEducation #TeachingAtTheRightLevel #SkillsForLife #EveryChildLearns UNICEF Bangladesh, Deepa Sankar, Iqbal Hossain, Stanley Gwavuya,  Farhana Yasmin  UNICEF Philippines, Maria Melizza Tan, Xavier Foulquier, Lely Djuhari,  UNICEF Uganda, Barno Mukhamadieva, Khushbakht Hojiev, Divya Jacob, Yves Willemot, Joseph Balikudembe,  Emma Hamilton-Clark,  Tami Aritomi, Denis Jobin, Jayachandran Vasudevan, Gabriel Ortega Hernández, Celeste Aida Lebowitz, Mercy Kolok, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch   

🎉 Celebrating Teachers!  This #WorldTeachersDay, we recognize the importance of sub-national and local actors to support teacher development and strengthen education systems, as a bridge between practice and policy. @UNICEF Evaluation’s recent global #evaluation reveals how empowering the middle-tier strengthens teacher development and improves learning outcomes. From coaching in #Rwanda to data-driven accountability in #Ghana, the middle-tier is key to high-quality teachers, as well as to sustainable monitoring for accountability, and stronger education systems.  📚 Read the blog: Teacher Development in ‘Middle-Tier’  🔗 https://lnkd.in/g-dedqtw  #TeachersDay #EducationMatters #UNICEF #TeacherDevelopment #MiddleTierImpact #QualityEducation #SystemsStrengthening #FoundationalLearning  Denis Jobin Tami Aritomi Jayachandran Vasudevan Mercy Kolok Kerry Albright Robert McCouch

🚀 Final video: Unlocking Potential—Results-Driven Impact Evaluation  We’ve reached the last installment from the UNICEF Evaluation and World Food Programme Global Impact #Evaluation Forum 2024! Experts from the The World Bank, #WFP El Salvador, and UNICEF Philippines share how data-driven evaluations are shaping more effective, inclusive, and cost-efficient programs—from economic inclusion in the #Sahel to real-time decision-making in #ElSalvador and public data tools in the #Philippines. 🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/ewJfHKCU 👈 Thank you for joining us throughout this series! 💬 How can we ensure that impact evaluations continue to drive smarter, more inclusive policies? Share your thoughts below. #ImpactEvaluation #EvidenceMatters #UNICEF #ResultsDriven #PolicyInnovation Marcus Holmlund, Riaz Lodhi, Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov  Zlata Bruckauf, Jonas L. Heirman, Francesco Iacoella, Gabriel Ortega Hernández, Nicola Theunissen, Celeste Aida Lebowitz, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch, Anne-Claire Luzot  

🌟 UNICEF Egypt Country Office is making a real difference for adolescent girls! Programmes like Dawwie, Meshwary, SAWA, and Positive Parenting have reached thousands of vulnerable adolescent girls, including refugees from war affected neighbouring countries.    ✨ These initiatives—featuring storytelling circles, intergenerational dialogues, digital learning, life skills and employability training, and career guidance—are empowering girls as agents of change.    💡 Positive shifts in family attitudes and gender norms are also emerging through impactful work with parents and families. Together, we are building leadership, well-being, and a brighter future for girls!    📖 Read the full #Egypt case study report https://lnkd.in/eE9i4N5B 👈 on #Evaluation of UNICEF Gender Policy and Gender Action Plans.      Robert McCouch, Kerry Albright, Lauren Rumble, Satvika Chalasani, Erica Mattellone, Barsha Pradhan, Kyra Variyava, Celeste Aida Lebowitz, Mercy Kolok, Ahmad Farid Takkal, Elena Panetti, Alvina Lim   Maha Elaine Muna, Maha Muna, Myriam Van Parijs, Mariia Matsepa-Ivanova, Nayfeh Omoush, Janette S. Hussain, Shaheen Nilofer    Natalia Winder Rossi, Nathalie Meyer, Dina Heikal, Dalia Bayoumi Morsi Social Development Direct, Celine Mazars, Alix Clark, Emma Haegeman, Hanna Smit, Hanna (Johanna) Smit, Diana Magdy

🎙️ ESIC announces US$126M mobilized for Evidence Synthesis at #UNGA At an #UNGA80 event co-hosted with the The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition, the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) announced three milestones: a near doubling of its initial financial commitment to US$126 million, five foundational investments addressing 16 ESIC roadmap https://lnkd.in/eqz_HrTU solutions, and transitional arrangements for governance and funding. These updates were shared in the United Nations Goals Lounge on 21 September and are detailed on the new ESIC website https://lnkd.in/gyrWgFxy and in an ESIC statement https://lnkd.in/e9gHuUfi and Coalition statement https://lnkd.in/ebZDaeW5. 📺 The session was livestreamed on #UN Web TV and can be viewed here https://lnkd.in/e2h9CqTE. #UNICEF UNICEF Evaluation, Kerry Albright, Thomas Rossmueller 

Draft #Evaluation Plan Highlights Strategic Shifts for 2026–2029. On 4 September, Robert McCouch, UNICEF Evaluation Director of Evaluation, presented the draft UNICEF Plan for Global Evaluations (2026–2029) 👉 https://lnkd.in/epzqKDdd 👈 at the Executive Board’s Second Regular Session. The plan introduces a sharper, risk-based approach to identifying high-impact evaluations aligned with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. Key shifts include prioritizing quality over quantity and focusing on cross-sectoral issues affecting children’s well-being. The presentation was well received by the Board and Member States. Consultations will continue ahead of final endorsement by the Executive Board in early 2026. 📋 Read feedback https://lnkd.in/eTCCQiif from the session. #UNICEF Robert McCouch, Kerry Albright

In March 2024, UNICEF launched its Policy on Safeguarding, reaffirming its commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and accountable environments for all individuals we work with.  To support the rollout, #UNICEF conducted a baseline assessment to evaluate how safeguarding is currently integrated into key HR processes   🧭 Key Findings:  There is broad support for the Policy across the organization, reflecting shared values and intent.  However, there are gaps in awareness and understanding, which hinder consistent and effective implementation.  Safeguarding elements already exist in some HR practices—especially in recruitment and performance management—but they are applied inconsistently, including in emergency contexts.    📌 Recommendations for Action:  To address these challenges, the assessment recommends:  Developing operational framework for safeguarding and aligning HR procedures with the new Policy.  Systematically embedding safeguarding across all HR processes consistently in all contexts  Investing in training and designated focal points to build internal capacity and expertise.  These efforts are essential to building a truly cohesive, organization-wide safeguarding culture.  📖 Read the full report and #evaluation brief: https://lnkd.in/eexbcQNH 👈   Robert McCouch, Kerry Albright, Erica Mattellone, Barsha Pradhan, Simon Bettighofer, Kyra Variyava, Sajid ALI, Jan Chen, Josina Sedlacek, Angela Bettiol, Luana Grillo, Mercy Kolok, Celeste Aida Lebowitz, Elena Panetti Social Development Direct, Anna Gawn, Anna Gawne, Chris Hearle, Thomas Corser, Valeria Miglio, Christine Williamson

⚡ New video: Navigating uncertainty—Innovation in fragile settings  This is the seventh video from the UNICEF Evaluation and World Food Programme Global Impact #Evaluation Forum 2024! Experts from #Somalia’s Ministry of Planning and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency share how innovation and experimentation are not only possible—but essential—in conflict-affected and fragile contexts. From peacebuilding in #Sudan to evaluations in #Nigeria, these examples show how evidence can thrive even in uncertainty. 🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eBJdwsFr 👈 Stay tuned for the next video in the series! 💬 What are the biggest challenges—and opportunities—you see for innovation in fragile settings? Let us know in the comments. #ImpactEvaluation #EvidenceMatters #UNICEF #WFP #FragileContexts #Innovation #Peacebuilding Mohamed Shire, Loïc Couasnon, Zlata Bruckauf, Jonas L. Heirman, Francesco Iacoella, Gabriel Ortega Hernández, Nicola Theunissen, Celeste Aida Lebowitz, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch, Anne-Claire Luzot