Team Lead: Food Systems & Nutrition Evaluation

About the role

A consultancy is looking for a Team Lead for food systems and nutrition evaluation in Uganda, on an international assignment of about 6 months. The role brings together complex systems evaluation, political economy analysis, mixed-methods research and UNICEF evaluation standards, and calls for experience in food systems transformation and nutrition-sensitive programming.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Political Economy Analysis (PEA) within the development context.
• Oversee quantitative and qualitative research, stakeholder engagement and evidence synthesis.
• Ensure gender-responsive, equity-focused, child-sensitive and ethical evaluation approaches.
• Lead analytical reporting, stakeholder facilitation and presentation of findings and recommendations.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of relevant evaluation or research experience in food systems, nutrition-sensitive programming, resilience or systems strengthening.
• Proven experience leading complex evaluations involving multiple stakeholders, sectors and levels of governance.
• Demonstrated experience applying gender-responsive, equity-focused and child-sensitive evaluation approaches.
• Experience working in Eastern and Southern Africa, preferably including Uganda.
• Strong understanding of local governance, institutional and policy contexts.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Theory of Change, systems thinking and mixed-methods evaluation.
• Thorough understanding of UNICEF and UNEG Evaluation Standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in Political Economy Analysis (PEA).
• Understanding of Social Behaviour Change (SBC) and social norms influencing food systems.
• Experience with youth and child participation in evaluation processes.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, report-writing and presentation skills in English.

Candidates apply by sending an updated CV through the contact given in the original posting; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.