Evaluation Officer – UNICEF (NO-2) – Caracas

About the role

The Evaluation Officer will support UNICEF’s country office in Caracas by leading and coordinating evaluation, learning and knowledge‑management activities. Reporting to the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the role contributes to the design, implementation and uptake of high‑quality evaluations and research that inform programme decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a prioritized evaluation and learning plan aligned with the Country Programme and PRIME framework.
• Ensure all UNICEF‑supported evaluations follow UNICEF policies, the 2023 Evaluation Policy and UN Evaluation Group standards.
• Provide technical guidance to field offices and partners in designing, conducting and reporting evaluations.
• Facilitate the synthesis of lessons learned and promote knowledge sharing across agencies and stakeholders.
• Support the earthquake emergency response by coordinating related evaluation work.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, economics, statistics, public policy or a related field.
• Relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, research or learning, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Familiarity with UNICEF’s evaluation policies, the UN Evaluation Group norms and the PRIME framework.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities and experience working with national and international partners.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global child‑rights organization.
• Professional development and training in evaluation and knowledge management.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.