UNICEF Evaluation

To mark the #DayOfTheGirl, we spotlight @UNICEF ESARO’s formative #evaluation on gender-transformative programming in Eastern & Southern Africa. 📊 Findings show: ✅ Investments in adolescent girls’ leadership boost voice, agency & social inclusion ✅ Promising practices: mentorship, upskilling, capacity-building ✅ Outcomes: stronger individual empowerment, but gaps in youth participation & policy alignment remain 🔍 Recommendations: ➡️ Strengthen financial and human resources & youth engagement ➡️ Embed gender-transformative approaches across systems ➡️ Scale inclusive models for lasting impact ➡️ Men/boys engagement and involvement to promote positive masculinities and gender equality. 📘 Explore the evaluation: http://bit.ly/4mNXri7 #GirlsLead #GenderEquality #YouthEmpowerment #UNICEF #Leadership #ESAR Kerry Albright Robert McCouch Erica Mattellone Barsha Pradhan Mercy Kolok

From Policy to Practice: Girls’ Rights in Focus For #InternationalDayoftheGirl, marked every 11 October, we spotlight UNICEF’s journey in advancing gender equality through its Gender Policy and Action Plans. Between 2018–2023, UNICEF supported adolescent girls with access to education, digital skills, health services, and leadership opportunities—from robotics clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina to storytelling and youth parliaments in Egypt. As we move toward the 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, UNICEF is doubling down on its commitment to adolescent girls as agents of change. Evaluation insights are shaping stronger, more inclusive programming that engages girls, boys, families, and communities. 📖 Read the full story of progress, challenges, and future vision:   🔗 https://lnkd.in/d7EabNUa #GenderEquality #AdolescentGirls #UNICEFEvaluation #IDG2025 #GirlsLead #FromPolicyToPractice Barsha Pradhan Erica Mattellone Giuliano Bianchini Kyra Variyava Kerry Albright Robert McCouch

UNICEF Evaluation's latest report on #MentalHealth and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) from 2018-2021 highlights the crucial strides made in supporting mental well-being globally. This #EvaluativeBaseline provides insights into strategies, programmes, and achievements that pave the way for future improvements. 🧠 Key Findings: The Strategic Plan 2018–2021 gave limited attention to MHPSS. The lack of theories of change limited the strategic and conceptual focus of MHPSS interventions. By mid-cycle, corporate priorities had evolved substantially in response to learning needs and the urgency spread due to effects of the COVID pandemic and mitigating actions taken by governments (e.g. school closures). The mid-term review of the Strategic Plan reflected the change; MHPSS was included in the revised guidance for emergencies (Core Commitments for Children), and it became a global advocacy priority for #UNICEF. Central to the new positioning is the new global framework on MHPSS; this is geared towards country offices and partners, is financially supported and provides a comprehensive approach, building on UNICEF’s multisectoral strengths (child protection, education and health). 📖 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ehSbnwt5 👈 #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #Evaluation #UNICEF Eduard Bonet, Beth Plowman, Zlata Bruckauf, Mercy Kolok, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch

Why evaluating mental health during emergencies matters  When crises hit, whether conflict, disaster, or displacement, mental health support becomes essential. But how do we know if it is working?  Evaluation helps us understand what is reaching people, what is making a difference, and what needs to change. It is not just about data, but about people, their stories, and their healing.  As evaluators, we have a responsibility to look deeper. To ask the right questions. To ensure mental health programs not only help but heal. When we evaluate mental health programs well, we are not just improving services; we are affirming that every person’s wellbeing matters.    #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #EvaluationForImpact #EvidenceWithEmpathy #UNICEF #Evaluation Robert McCouch, Kerry Albright, Mercy Kolok, Gabriel Ortega Hernández

In recognition of #WorldMentalHealthDay, see this UNICEF Evaluation report focusing on the impact of #MentalHealth and Psychosocial Support (#MHPSS) interventions. Seven reports resulted from the Impact Feasibility Assessment (IFA) of #UNICEF MHPSS interventions, where interventions were assessed and conditions identified to conduct rigorous impact evaluations across diverse contexts. Key Findings: The IFA identified significant evidence gaps, particularly in digital interventions, early and middle childhood outcomes, caregiver mental health, and in general across sub-Saharan Africa and Europe and Central Asia—especially outside humanitarian settings. Four types of interventions were identified and used to demonstrate robust evaluation designs based on counterfactuals. Key recommendations to prepare for impact evaluations in MHPSS interventions include promoting stakeholder buy-in of evaluations, integrating qualitative methods, adapting measurement tools locally, ensuring implementation fidelity and planning for long-term data collection, ensuring gender and age sensitivity, and strengthening local evaluation capacity. For more details, read this #evaluation report: https://lnkd.in/eyJEmh89 👈 Beth Plowman, Zlata Bruckauf, Eduard Bonet, Mercy Kolok, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch

🚨 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! Join us in evaluating how UNICEF supports its managers to lead with purpose, inclusion, and impact.   UNICEF is commissioning an 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 (𝗠𝗦𝗣) – a global initiative helping thousands of managers navigate leadership challenges, strengthen people management, and foster safe, inclusive workplaces.   We’re looking for 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 to support the UNICEF Evaluation Office in carrying out this evaluation: 🔹 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 – with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering complex, participatory evaluations in international or mission-driven settings. [Vacancy here: https://lnkd.in/ecVx9qwf] 🔹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 – with 7+ years of experience in adult learning, leadership development, or organizational change. [Vacancy here: https://lnkd.in/eFd_eeX6]   This is an exciting opportunity to: ✔ Assess how the programme strengthens inclusive, values-based leadership ✔ Examine the systems, culture, and incentives that shape effective management ✔ Generate insights to guide the next phase and foster purpose-driven leadership   💡 Candidates may apply individually or as part of a team. Each team member must submit a separate application for their respective role and indicate the joint application in their submission. 🗓️ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: November 2025 – April 2026 🌍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Remote / home-based 🕒 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 23 October 2025 (Eastern Daylight Time) 📩 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱? Apply using the links above or share this opportunity with your network. Robert McCouch, Kerry Albright, Erica Mattellone, Barsha Pradhan, Adrian Shikwe, Mercy Kolok, Celeste Aida Lebowitz #Evaluation, #LeadershipDevelopment, #OrganizationalCulture, #ManagerSupport, #ConsultingOpportunity

UNICEF Ghana’s impact #evaluation of the Promoting Adolescent Safe Spaces (PASS) program in #Ghana is uncovering what truly works to prevent child marriage and support adolescent girls. By collecting vital data, engaging communities and analyzing results, we’re identifying the most effective strategies to keep girls safe in school. Watch how evidence is driving change and shaping better futures for girls. 🎥 Watch the PASS Impact Evaluation video 👇 #EndChildMarriage #ImpactEvaluation #UNICEF Benjamin Dadson, Fatma Naib, Nirav Shah, Amber Peterman, Francesco Iacoella, Yasemin Kisbu, PhD, Horace GNINAFON, Lucia Soleti, WonDan Choi, Rafsanjani Adams, joyce odame, Miho Walsh, Zlata Bruckauf, Mercy Kolok, Gabriel Ortega Hernández, Elena Panetti, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch

In recognition of #MentalHealth awareness, UNICEF Evaluation highlights this 2024 #evaluation report on Chile’s Programa de Apoyo a la Salud Mental Infantil (PASMI) under the #Chile Crece Contigo Subsystem. 📊 Key Findings: - Intersectoral Coordination: Effective collaboration between health, education, and social sectors. - Implementation Success: Positive impact on children's mental health through integrated support services. - Challenges: Identified areas needing improvement, including resource allocation and training. 🌍 Impact: - Holistic Approach: Emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive strategy for mental health support. - Policy Recommendations: Suggestions for enhancing program effectiveness and sustainability. 🔗 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eErbQDHw 👈 En reconocimiento a la #SaludMental, desde UNICEF Evaluation destacamos el más reciente informe de #evaluación sobre el Programa de Apoyo a la Salud Mental Infantil (PASMI) de Chile, parte del Subsistema Chile Crece Contigo. Los resultados indican que PASMI ha logrado mejoras significativas en la coordinación intersectorial, y se descatan medidas cruciales para asegurar su sostenibilidad a largo plazo. #WorldMentalHealthDay #UNICEF Tom Pellens, Michael Francis Craft, Mercy Kolok, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch

🎓🍎On #TeachersDay, we spotlight UNICEF Lebanon’s #evaluation of the Teacher Training Curriculum Model. The findings are clear: investing in teachers transforms leads to more confident teaching, engaged students, and stronger alignment with national curriculum goals. The #evaluation recommends: 🔹 Strengthening mentorship and peer learning 🔹 Expanding inclusive education modules 🔹 Sustaining support systems for teachers beyond initial training Let’s honor teachers! 🔗 Explore the full evaluation: https://lnkd.in/eeVg69m9 👈. #WorldTeachersDay #UNICEF #Lebanon Justus Kamwesigye, Jamil El Khoury, Lama Ghanem, Tamara Nassereddine, Hideyuki Tsuruoka, Myriam Van Parijs, Mercy Kolok, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch

🎉 📣 Dawwie Evaluation Featured for International Day of the Girl!👧 We’re proud to spotlight the UNICEF Egypt #Evaluation of the Dawwie programme as part of the International Day of the Girl celebrations.   Dawwie reaches communities, especially girls and boys across #Egypt through a multi-layered approach that combines community engagement, digital tools, storytelling, and skill-building. Under the auspices of Egypt’s First Lady, Dawwie engaged over 600,000 individuals through direct community outreach by the end of the evaluation period in June 2023. Since then, it has expanded to reach close to 1,100,000 girls, boys, caregivers, and community members to date. Key outcomes: ✨ Engaged over 3.6M people online through Dawwie digital platforms by June 2023. ✨ Empowered girls with leadership, advocacy & digital literacy skills ✨ Advanced gender-transformative approaches at national scale ✨ Supported efforts to reduce Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage ✨ Strengthened intergenerational communication skills of parents and girls ✨ Enabled girls to safely express themselves and strengthen their digital skills Recommendations: 🔹 Expand access to services & targeted support 🔹 Leverage digital platforms for learning and monitoring 🔹 Integrate into national programmes and systems for greater scale 🔹 Ensure vulnerable children are included in design & reporting 📄 Read the full #evaluation report here: https://lnkd.in/eACrCJzh 💪 #UNICEF #Dawwie #DayOfTheGirl #GenderEquality #GirlsEmpowerment #IDG2025 💪 Myriam Van Parijs, Luciana Magharious, Hideyuki Tsuruoka, Gabrielle Tremblay, Dalia Bayoumi Morsi, Janette S. Hussain, Mercy Kolok, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch