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• Scope, plan, develop and lead inspection or evaluation assignments
  of the United Nations Secretariat’s funds and programmes activities,
  including programme evaluations (i.e., in-depth evaluations of individual
  programmes, departments or other organizational units) and thematic
  evaluations (i.e., evaluations of topics that cut across multiple
  programmes, departments or other organizational units), and carry out all
  the tasks involved in the assignments, which may include provision of
  guidance to external consultants and other evaluation staff
• Review relevant documents and reports
• Develop data-collection instruments for all relevant data-collection
  modalities used in the inspection or evaluation process (e.g., surveys,
  interview and focus group guides, desk review tools, direct observation
  forms)
• Articulate a data analysis plan for the evaluation and for
  individual data-collection modalities
• Conduct data collection and analysis
• Identify problems and issues to be addressed and recommend
  corrective actions and recommendations
• Research and analyse information gathered from diverse data sources
  and formulate convincing and well-substantiated conclusions and
  recommendations
• Liaise with relevant parties throughout the inspection or evaluation
  process
• Draft various documents, including draft and final reports, as well
  as background papers, analyses, guidelines, conference room papers, and
  other documents as needed
• Exercise overall quality assurance over individual team member’s
  contributions to the inspection evaluation, e.g., by, overseeing adherence
  to United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) norms and standards and use of
  OIOS-IED’s Inspection and Evaluation Manual and quality assurance forms,
  and reviewing their work before wider sharing beyond the evaluation team
• Monitor and report on programme management’s implementation of
  evaluation recommendations
• Advise on policy development based on evaluation findings concerning
  programme relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of United
  Nations Secretariat’s funds and programmes activities
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and
  partners in the Secretariat, funds and programmes

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight
  Services (OIOS) Management and Programme Analyst job placement should hold
  an Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in
  social sciences, public administration, programme evaluation, or in a
  related field, preferably with emphasis on international affairs and/or
  development. A first-level university degree in combination with two
  additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
  advance university degree.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in
  design, monitoring, and evaluation of projects/programmes, or related area
  is required.
• Experience in leading and managing inspection and evaluation teams
  is desirable.
• Experience in preparing, managing and conducting impact evaluations is
  desirable.
• Previous experience in the use of various research methodologies and
  sources, including electronic sources on the Internet, intranet and other
  databases, is desirable.
• Experience in survey methodology is desirable.
• Languages: fluency
  in English is required. Knowledge of another official language of the
  United Nations is desirable.

• Professionalism:
  Knowledge of international standards and practices in evaluation and
  respective evaluation methodologies; ability to propose and formulate a
  strategic approach to evaluations within the overall framework of the
  relevant international instruments; knowledge of the United Nations system
  evaluation standards and practices; knowledge of technical cooperation and
  development assistance; knowledge of the peacekeeping and peacebuilding
  arena; proven ability to produce evaluation reports and papers; ability to
  review and edit the evaluation work of others; demonstrates good judgment
  and initiative, creativity and resourcefulness, diplomacy and tact;
  ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and
  achieve the goals of the section. Shows pride in work and in achievements;
  demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is
  conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines
  and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal
  concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
  challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
  incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
  women and men in all areas of work
• Planning & Organizing: 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.
• Creativity:
  Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different
  options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades
  others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual
  ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas
  and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or
  traditional approaches.

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