Profile Summary:
Denis Jobin is a senior evaluation and program management expert with over 24 years of experience in UNICEF and international development. He specializes in strategic planning, program evaluation, and results-based management, with a strong focus on social protection, poverty reduction, and urban development. Denis has led global evaluations on social protection responses, multidimensional poverty in slums, and UNICEF’s work in urban settings. His expertise spans high-impact evaluations, capacity building, donor engagement, and policy advocacy. He has extensive field experience, including in conflict-affected and urban informal settlements, and is recognized for his leadership in strengthening national evaluation capabilities and evidence-based decision-making.
Work Experience Summary:
Denis has extensive experience leading strategic evaluations, program planning, and policy reviews in social protection and poverty reduction. He spearheaded major global evaluations, including UNICEF’s social protection response to COVID-19 and its work in slums and informal settlements. His work has informed global programming and advocacy, emphasizing integrated, multi-sectoral approaches. Denis has successfully mobilized donor funding, trained UNICEF staff and government partners in results-based management, and contributed to national evaluation systems. His expertise in risk management, security protocols, and institutional governance ensures effective program oversight and operational continuity.