UNICEF

Re-advertisement: Evaluation Specialist (Impact Evaluation and AI/Machine Learning), P-4, Fixed Term Position, Evaluation Office, Rome, Italy, #00134519

Duty station
🇮🇹 Italy
Country / area
Italy
Region
Europe
UN system
Fund/Programme
Closes
in 1 day Source: 23:55, Jun 05, 2026 Europe/Rome

About this role

The Evaluation Specialist (Impact Evaluation and AI/Machine Learning) plays a key role in generating rigorous impact evidence to support UNICEF's strategic decisions and program effectiveness. The position involves applying innovative methodologies and standardized frameworks to enhance evidence generation and institutional capacity in impact evaluation across country offices. Responsibilities include developing and implementing impact evaluation strategies, leveraging AI and machine learning techniques, and ensuring high-quality evidence for scaling effective interventions and optimizing resource allocation for children. The role supports UNICEF's mission to demonstrate programmatic impact, attract donor investment, and maximize outcomes globally. The position is based in Rome, Italy, with a fixed-term appointment.

Key requirements

  • 5+ years professional experience in impact evaluation
  • Master's degree in Evaluation, Public Policy, Statistics, Data Science or related field
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with AI/Machine Learning applications in evaluation
  • Knowledge of UNICEF programs and operations
  • Experience in humanitarian or development contexts

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in impact evaluation, program evaluation, or related field.
Required degree
Master's degree in Evaluation, Public Policy, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field is required.
Languages
English

The Evaluation Specialist (Impact Evaluation& AI/Machine Learning) generates rigorous impact evidence that enables UNICEF to scale cost-effective interventions and optimize resource allocation for children. Through innovative methodologies and standardized frameworks, the role accelerates evidence generation and enhances its credibility while building institutional impact evaluation capacity across country offices. This strengthens UNICEF's ability to demonstrate programmatic impact, attract donor investment, and maximize outcomes for children globally. Location: Italy Deadline: 5 Jun 2026 11:55 PM

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