Organizational context: The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), part of the UN Secretariat, seeks to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. This role contributes to improving institutional capacities and public policy decision-making through better data management and evaluation use.

Job purpose: The purpose of this consultancy is to produce a policy brief that integrates interview findings and offers practical recommendations for enhancing the monitoring and evaluation of STI policies and instruments across Latin America and the Caribbean. This brief will serve as a key tool to bolster institutional capabilities, improve data governance, and ensure that evaluation results effectively inform public policy. The consultant will conduct in-depth analysis, identify best practices, and formulate actionable recommendations to support evidence-based policymaking in the region, ultimately contributing to more effective STI strategies and outcomes.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of an ECLAC Economic Affairs Officer, the consultant will: Review existing guidelines and background information to define diagnostic questions and dimensions, avoiding duplication. Propose a selection of agencies and organizations from Latin American and Caribbean countries for interviews, ensuring representation of diverse institutional development levels and STI policy evaluation experience. Develop and validate a semi-structured interview guide covering evaluation practices,



indicators, data availability and quality, data management, institutional capacities, and implementation barriers. Conduct remote interviews (targeting 8-10), with final selection and number agreed upon with supervision. Systematize and analyze findings, identify useful practices and differentiated needs, and formulate viable recommendations. Draft the policy brief, participate in follow-up meetings, incorporate feedback, and ensure confidentiality of information.

Education: A university degree in economics, engineering, public policy, law, or related fields is required. Postgraduate studies in economics, engineering, social sciences, or related disciplines are desirable. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory, with English proficiency being a plus.

Work experience: At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in public policy, specifically within science, technology, and innovation (STI) and policy evaluation. Experience in institutional interviews, qualitative analysis, and developing policy recommendations is required. Familiarity with evaluation methodologies, performance indicators, and logical frameworks for public policy is desirable, as is knowledge of STI organizations and systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Skills: Policy analysis, qualitative research, interview conduction, data analysis, report writing, policy recommendation development, knowledge of STI policies, evaluation methodologies, institutional capacity building.

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📌 Monitoreo y evaluación de políticas de CTI en América Latina y el Caribe (Santiago)
🏢 UN Secretariat
📍 Santiago