Consultant (VA/10-16)

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Агентство:
UNODC
Проект:
Project Evaluation
Расположение:
Home-based, with travel to the Russian Federation
Длительность:
29 days (1 January 2010 - 24 February 2011)
Дата окончания:
2010-12-16
Описание:

BACKGROUND/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The project TDRUSJ12 “Support to HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse Prevention Programs in the Russian Federation” is executed within the framework of the UNAIDS initiative Coordination in Action: Applying Three Ones principles in Russian Federation in order to help the Russian Government deal with the twin epidemic of HIV and injecting drug use. The overall goal of the project is to increase the growth in access to effective HIV/AIDS and drug treatment and rehabilitation services in order to increase adherence to antiretroviral (ARV) treatment and reduce the impact of the IDU-driven epidemic in Russian Federation. The project operates at two levels: (1) at the Federal level the project targets the senior policy makers and aims to raise their awareness on effectiveness of international best practices for HIV and drug abuse prevention and treatment for opiate addicts; (2) at regional level the project enables the creation of sustainable and high-quality referral services for the most vulnerable populations (former inmates) in order to increase their access to ARV treatment. The project strategy envisaged development of case-management system for PLWHIV in pre- and post-release stage. The target groups of the project include detainees and released HIV-positive persons and injecting drug users, civil society organizations providing outreach work, civil society organizations providing HIV/AIDS prevention and care services, drug treatment and rehabilitation services, medical services of the Federal Penal System (FSIN), officers of FSIN and Federal Drug Control Service (FDCS). Through educational activities the project also targeted substance abuse, HIV, infectious disease, health, and social welfare professionals. The project is coming to end in March 2011 before which a terminal evaluation should be carried out. The main purpose of evaluation will be to assess:

• The quality of the original design, its relevance to the identified needs of the partner regions, and its continued relevance during project implementation.

• The efficiency of project implementation, including with respect to both UNODC and partner government mobilisation and management of resources (budget, inputs and activities).

• The effectiveness of the project in terms of achieving its planned objectives, including outputs delivered and contribution to outcomes.

• The likely overall impact of the project and the sustainability of benefits arising from the project; and

• Whether or not there were unanticipated results, either positive or negative, arising from project implementation.

The evaluation will be carried out by an independent consultant. The evaluation will identify key lessons learned relevant for future policy making and planning (both by UNODC and partner government/regional administrations) with respect to supporting cooperation of regional sites on drug use prevention issues. It will also provide specific recommendations regarding any follow-up actions required by UNODC and partner government/regional administrations to effectively sustain or improve support to the project’s programs in the future. The main stakeholders to be involved in the evaluation are: Project Manager, Senior officials from the National Research Centre on Addictions (NSCA), Russian Ministry of Health and Social Development, Senior officials from each participating region involved in policy making, planning, and resource allocation decisions relevant to supporting implementation of the project, Donors who have funded the project, UNODC staff at the Office for the Russian Federation, including current and previous project staff , UNODC Independent Evaluation Unit, UNODC staff at HQ (HIV/AIDS Unit).

QUALIFICATIONS:

A graduate degree in social sciences, psychology, public health, or a related discipline, and strong analytical skills; In-depth experience in evaluation techniques and drafting evaluation reports; Demonstrated project/programme evaluation experience; At least 5 years experience in evaluating drug abuse prevention projects and programmes; Demonstrated ability to work independently, but also as part of a team, and to meet deadlines.

Fluency in English and excellent communication and report writing skills, fluency in Russian desirable.

Контактная информация:

All applicants are requested to send Curriculum Vitae or a completed United Nations Personal History Profile (UNPHP) available from http://jobs.un.org, or UN Personal History form (P.11), available from United Nations offices/websites. Applicants should also outline in a cover letter, with specific reference to the above requirements, why they consider themselves qualified for the position. Due to the expected high volume of applications, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

All applications should be sent to: to UNODC PORUS with reference ‘VA/10-16’ by e-mail fo.russia@unodc.org or by fax +7 495 787 2129.