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• Undertaking preliminary research of
  programme data, UN documents, reports and other available information, and
  conducts analyses of existing programme data for consideration in the
  inspection and evaluation design;
• Developing the inspection or evaluation
  design, including drafting parts of the terms of reference, contributing
  to the formulation of the inspection or evaluation issues and questions,
  and developing the project methodology;
• Actively contributing to data collection
  and analysis, including conducting interviews, running focus groups,
  conducting surveys, participating in direct observation, and conducting
  document reviews;
• Drafting the inspection or evaluation
  report, including formulating inspection or evaluation findings and
  recommendations, and providing supporting evidence for the report.
• Participates in follow-up to inspections
  and evaluation assignments:
• Keenly tracks inspection and evaluation
  recommendations through OIOS Issue Track;
• Actively participates in reviewing the
  results of projects; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies
  problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions;
  liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.

• Participates in Divisional work groups on
  work processes and structures;
• Regularly monitors inspection and
  evaluation recommendations in Issue Track;
• Takes on additional Division-wide tasks as
  assigned, such as administrative, human resource, and/or substantive work
  tasks;
• Undertakes evaluation outreach functions;
  assists in developing and conducting training workshops, seminars, etc.,
  to support evaluation, programme monitoring and management review
  exercises done by other departments; makes presentations on assigned
  topics/activities; provide substantive support to consultative and other
  meetings, conferences, etc.;
• Provides support in preparing the relevant
  parts of the biennial report to the Committee for Programme and
  Coordination and the General Assembly on strengthening the role of
  evaluation.

• Actively participates in the UN Evaluation
  Group (UNEG) task forces, by being an active member in the development of
  task force outputs for presentation to UNEG Heads at the UNEG Annual
  General Meeting;
• Offers technical support to
  self-evaluation and programme inspections, including reviewing and
  commenting on evaluation terms of reference and data-collection
  instruments, offering methodological guidance and advice, and reviewing
  and commenting on programme- generated inspection and evaluation reports.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  OIOS Evaluation Officer career opportunity should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in social
  science, public administration, business administration, economics, or
  related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two
  additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
  advanced university degree.
• At least five years of experience in both
  the conduct and management of programme evaluation and/or inspection is
  required. Experience in the use of various research methodologies and
  electronic sources is desirable. Experience in an international
  environment is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English
  is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  theories, concepts, methodologies and approaches relevant to programme and
  project evaluation and self-evaluation
• Possession of good research, analytical
  and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate
  in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the
  context of assignments given
• Ability to plan own work and manage
  conflicting priorities
• Knowledge of management principles
• Knowledge of policy analysis
• Knowledge of peacekeeping and
  peacebuilding arena
• Tact and persuasiveness in convincing
  programme managers of usefulness of evaluation techniques and
  recommendations as a management tool for enhancing quality
• Takes responsibility for incorporating
  gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men
  in all areas of work

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to
  achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing
  others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
• Places team agenda before personal agenda
• Supports and acts in accordance with final
  group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own
  position
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and
  accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

• Develops clear goals that are consistent
  with agreed strategies
• Identifies priority activities and
  assignments; adjusts priorities as required
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and
  resources for completing work
• Foresees risks and allows for
  contingencies when planning
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
  necessary
• Uses time efficiently

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