National Consultant for Evaluation of the Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL) Program, Kuala L[...]

National Consultant for Evaluation of the Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL) Program, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6 months (Open to Malaysian only)

UNICEF Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. For every child, the right to hope. Together with partners, UNICEF works to ensure every child has the opportunity to grow healthy and happy; live safely; and achieve their full potential. Details and more information can be found on the UNICEF Malaysia website and the YELL project site.

Purpose of Activity / Assignment

This evaluation will be carried out to assess achievement of results and learn from the implementation of the Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL), a joint programme of UNDP and UNICEF, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), Amanah Lestari Alam (ALAM) and OSK Foundation. The evaluation will serve as a resource for UNICEF and UNDP management, enabling evidence-informed decision-making to enhance the effectiveness and impact of future YELL programming in Malaysia. It will also benefit secondary stakeholders, including government agencies on the Project Steering Committee, by providing insights to strengthen understanding, engagement, and ownership of the programme’s approaches.

Scope of Work

The evaluation aims to assess the relevance, effectiveness, sustainability, and coherence of the YELL programme from its inception in 2021 to 2025, with findings informing strategic directions for programme scale-up, evidence-based advocacy, and UNICEF–UNDP’s joint broader approach to youth participation in climate, biodiversity, and environmental action. It will identify actionable recommendations to strengthen meaningful youth engagement at all levels. The evaluation will be conducted in close collaboration with implementing agencies, partners, beneficiaries, and local communities, using the OECD / DAC evaluation criteria with equity, gender equality, and human rights as cross-cutting considerations.

Objectives and Scope of the Evaluation

The evaluation will have the following primary objectives :

• To inform strategic direction for programme scale-up and evidence-based advocacy by assessing the effectiveness and impact of YELL's current initiatives, particularly in strengthening youth engagement and leadership in climate action and environmental sustainability.
• To generate evidence supporting UNICEF and UNDP’s broader approach to youth participation in climate, biodiversity, and environmental programmes, with a focus on strengthening community resilience and fostering inclusive, youth-driven solutions.
• To identify opportunities and actionable recommendations to enhance meaningful youth participation in environmental initiatives at community, district, state, and national levels, ensuring youths are empowered as stakeholders and change agents across governance and implementation frameworks.

The scope includes the entire lifecycle of the YELL programme from 2021 through 2025, including review of design, partnerships, modalities, activities, and outcomes, with findings guiding future directions.

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Other Information

UNICEF values diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All selected candidates will undergo background checks and must meet visa / health requirements as applicable. Consultancy conditions and allowances are governed by the terms of the contract and applicable rules.

Notes

The information above reflects the scope of the consultancy and is subject to change as required by UNICEF and partners.

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