The Organizational Setting

The mandate of the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is to assist the Secretary General in ensuring that ICAO is managed effectively, efficiently and economically and in conformity with the applicable regulations and rules, and to provide him/her with independent and objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight through performing internal audits, evaluations, and other oversight assignments. OIO assesses and contributes to the improvement of governance, risk management, and control processes; and to the improvement of programme management and achievement of results, using a systematic and disciplined approach that ensures accountability for the effective and efficient use of organizational resources in accordance with the approved Budget and Business Plan.

Evaluation is mainly focused on assessing the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of projects, programmes, policies and strategies against established plans and objectives. Internal audit ensures that a system of cost-effective internal controls has been established to mitigate potential risks to the Organization, to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, rules and administrative directives, and to ensure accountability for the proper, efficient and economical use of resources, consistent with organizational objectives and applicable best practices.

Major duties and Responsibilities

Under the general guidance of the Chief, Office of Internal Oversight (OIO), and reporting to the Evaluation Specialist, the evaluation consultant will assess ICAO’s Gender Equality Programme and the mainstreaming of Gender in ICAO’s works. The overall objective of the evaluation is to examine the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of ICAO Gender Equality Programme, identify lessons, best practices, and provide recommendations for improvement, as appropriate. The consultant will conduct the evaluation in line with the Norms and Standards for Evaluation in the United Nations System approved by the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) in April 2016.

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

Develop Inception report and tools.

The Inception report will provide evidence‐based information that is credible, reliable, and useful. The evaluation consultant is expected to develop an inception report and data collection tools in line with the TOR under the supervision and in consultation with the evaluation specialist, and key stakeholders both in Montreal and Regional Offices.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Collect and analyse data for the evaluation.

The Evaluation Consultant will review all relevant sources of information, such as the Business Plans, Bureaus and Regional Office Operating Plans, programme and project documents, manuals, guidelines, reports, etc., and any other materials that the Consultant considers useful for this evidence-based assessment. A list of documents will be provided to the Consultant. In addition, the Evaluation Consultant, with the support of the Evaluation Specialist will:

• Collect data from existing ICAO information systems;
• Collect data and information through face to face and/or virtual interviews and surveys as well as other data collection methods from ICAO Headquarters, Regional Office and other stakeholders;
• Prepare summary interview notes;
• Analyse data/information and perform technical quality assurance of the interpretation of the results of such analyses; and
• Prepare and present initial findings in Power Point.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Prepare the evaluation report with actionable recommendations.

The report should be prepared and presented following the guidance document clearly responding to the evaluation questions under each criterion. The consultant, with the support from the evaluation Specialist will:

• Prepare the draft evaluation report following the evaluation report outline and the TOR;
• Collect and analyse comments received during briefings and address them as necessary;
• Submit final Evaluation Report.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Perform other related duties, as assigned

Result of Service

• Inception report – draft and final
• Summary Interview Note of all the meetings/interviews
• PowerPoint presentation of preliminary findings, conclusions, and recommendations - Draft and final
• Evaluation reports – draft and final

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Educational background

An advanced level university degree (Masters’ degree or equivalent) in Gender and Women's Studies, aviation-related field, evaluation, economics, management, social science, or any other related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Professional experience and knowledge

Essential:

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in evaluation, specifically in evaluating Gender Equality Programme, mainstreaming of Gender and Human Right issues at global and regional levels and programmes.
• Experience in human rights and gender analysis in evaluations
• Proven record of applying mixed methods approach and participatory methodologies for conducting gender and human rights responsive evaluations
• Familiarity in dealing with State Representatives as well as governmental and non-governmental entities at different levels;
• Sound knowledge of RBM systems and strong Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) experience;
• Knowledge and experience of the UN System;
• Experience in using UNEG Norms and Standards for evaluation;
• Excellent communication and interview skills;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within strict deadlines.

Desirable:

• Professional experience in evaluating gender equality programmes in air transport or the transport sector, aviation policies, strategies, and programmes
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in the management and implementation of air transport policies and programmes and/or aviation programmes and projects at international, regional, and/or national levels;
• Thorough knowledge of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs);
• Experience working at a management level or in an advisory capacity in areas related to aviation and air transport.

Language Skills

Essential

• Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English

Desirable

• A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French Spanish or Russian)

Conditions of Employment

Evaluation consultants will be held to the highest ethical standards and are required to sign a Code of Conduct upon acceptance of the assignment. This Evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the UNEG 'Ethical Guidelines for Evaluations'.

The selected consultant is expected to be employed within the period of 22 September 2025 – 27, February 2026, for 40 working days.

How to apply

Interested candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ICAO's e-Recruitment website at: ICAO Career Website

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit completed sample evaluation reports.

Notice to Candidates

ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the selection process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.