TWAS Programme Specialist (Evaluation)

The incumbent will lead and administer programme evaluation activities for TWAS, ensuring systematic assessment and improvement of programme performance. They will also oversee selected programme implementation and management processes, coordinating evaluations with related organizations hosted at TWAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation of TWAS programmes, applying results-based management to generate rigorous, timely evidence.
• Develop strong evaluation terms of reference, oversee internal and external evaluations, and ensure high-quality findings that meet donor accountability and reporting requirements while supporting strategic planning.
• Design and implement assigned programmes, ensuring efficient planning, communication and timely delivery of tasks and outputs, and supervising the staff supporting these programmes.
• Monitor programme progress and propose corrective actions, ensuring accountability, quality, and alignment with TWAS and UNESCO standards.
• Identify agenda points, speakers and participants for meetings and workshops, prepare and deliver presentations, ensuring clear communication and effective knowledge sharing across stakeholders.
• Support partnership building with donors and scientific partners, ensuring transparent communication of evaluation findings and programme achievements, as well as timely delivery of donor reports.
• Oversee governance and strategic use of UNESCO’s cloud based CRM platform, ensuring accurate data management, compliance, and integrity of TWAS project records.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in International Relations, Public or Business Administration, Science Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in international programme management and evaluation, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience in all phases of the Project Cycle is required.
• Progressively responsible relevant professional experience, including some at the international level in programme management, involving technical cooperation in developing countries is required.
• Professional experience in liaison with government bodies and funding agencies.
• Excellent coordination, organization and planning skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player, engaging productively with colleagues and counterparts at varying levels of seniority.
• Ability to collaborate across units and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and partners.
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written).
• Knowledge of Italian and/or other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is desirable.

Skills

• International Programme Management
• Programme Evaluation
• Project Cycle Management
• Technical Cooperation
• Government Liaison
• Funding Agency Coordination
• Programme Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Donor Relations
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Coordination Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Planning Skills

Languages

English