Call for Expression of Interest: Join the UNICEF Youth Advisory Group for the Global Evaluation Evidence Synthesis 2023-2024
Closing Date: 25 August 2025
Call for Expression of Interest: Join the UNICEF Youth Advisory Group for the Global Evaluation Evidence
Synthesis 2023-2024
Introduction:
UNICEF is seeking expressions of interest from young individuals to join a Youth Advisory Group that will support the Global Evaluation Evidence Synthesis 2023-24. This synthesis builds on previous efforts to consolidate findings from evaluations that were conducted between 2019 and 2022, offering a comprehensive overview of UNICEF’s performance across its Goal Areas, identified in the Strategic Plan 2022-2025. This evaluation updates the evidence base with nearly 290 new evaluations, aiming to identify what has worked, what has not and why- across both development and humanitarian contexts.
The YAG will play a pivotal role in validating the methodology, sense-checking emerging
findings, and ensuring that the evaluation process and outputs are inclusive and youth-
friendly.
Role of the Youth Advisory Group
As a member of the YAG, responsibilities include:
- Engaging with the evaluation team to provide youth perspectives on key questions and findings.
- Reviewing and providing feedback on evaluation design and approach.
- Validating and sense-making emerging findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Influencing the evaluation design to make it more inclusive and reflective of youth-
driven ideas and opinions.
Eligibility Criteria:
The Evaluation Office is looking for individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 who: - Demonstrate a strong interest in global development, equity, and evidence-based
decision making. - Are curious about how organizations like UNICEF evaluate their work and leverage
their findings to improve outcomes for children. - Are committed to voicing their opinions and bringing new ideas to the table in a
constructive manner. - Are comfortable with reading and communicating in English, Spanish, or French.
Time Commitment:
Participation will require approximately five working days spread across the evaluation period from September 2025 to January 2026.
The YAG will convene at least three times to:
- Review the evaluation questions and approach.
- Discuss preliminary findings and conclusions.
- Validate recommendations and support dissemination.
Participation is voluntary. UNICEF will also offer access to training in evaluation policies and programmes and a certification at the end of the evaluation.
Application Process
Interested individuals should submit a brief expression of interest (max. 500 words) outlining their motivation to join the YAG, any relevant experience or interest in evaluation, research,or global development, and their vision for youth involvement in shaping evidence andaccountability in evaluation.Please send your expression of interest along with your CV to Giuliano Bianchini([email protected]) and Kyra Variyava ([email protected]) with the subject line:“Youth Advisory Group Application- Global Evaluation Evidence Synthesis”
Benefits
- Be recognized in the final evaluation report as a contributor.
- Gain hands-on experience in evaluating global programmes and policies.
- Contribute to shaping UNICEF’s future strategies and programming.
- Network with fellow youth advocates and professionals in the field.
- Receive certification and access to trainings in evaluation methods.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds
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