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Job Title:   Evaluation Officer- Temporary Job Opening (UN Jobs)

Organisation: United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Job Opening Number: 247996

About Organisation:

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) was established in July 1994 as an operationally independent office that assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his internal oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through monitoring, internal audit, inspection, evaluation and investigation. The Office has the authority to initiate, carry out and report on any action it considers necessary to fulfill its responsibilities with regard to its oversight functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Leads evaluations through scoping, planning, designing, collecting and analyzing data and report drafting for evaluation and inspection assignments of United Nations Secretariat programmes activities and carries out all the tasks involved in the assignments,
• Leads evaluation teams of other evaluation staff and/or consultants
• Researches, analyzes and presents data gathered from diverse sources
• Leads the development of evaluation design and takes the lead in drafting of evaluation inception papers and terms of reference
• Leads data collection efforts across multiple qualitative and quantitative methods; reviews, analyzes and interprets data; and develops evaluation findings, conclusions and recommendations
• Leads and/or participates in field missions, including provision of guidance to evaluation team members, external consultants, and other parties and drafting mission summaries
• Leads the drafting of draft and final evaluation reports, including the incorporation of client comments
• Leads evaluation briefings to the Director, the Office of the Under-Secretary-General and evaluation clients
• Ensures quality standards for evaluations
• Leads evaluations that are impartial, independent and credible and that meet professional standards
• Provides substantive backstopping to the Director and Chief of Section in presenting evaluations to the Committee for Programme and Coordination
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (evaluation project budget preparation and submissions, progress reports, and financial statements)
• Supports and carries out other management and administrative tasks as recruitment of staff and consultants
• Participates in the follow-up to evaluation assignments by: (a) tracking evaluation recommendations through OIOS Teammate+ and determining the final implementation of those recommendations and their outcomes
• Provides support to the Division to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness of the evaluation function by: (a) participating in Divisional work groups on work processes and structures;  (b) taking on additional Division-wide tasks as assigned, such as administrative, human resource, and/or substantive work tasks; (c) undertaking evaluation support functions, such as developing and conducting training workshops and seminars and providing guidance to entities with their respective internal evaluations; (d) making presentations on assigned topics/activities; and (e) providing substantive support to meetings and conferences
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Law, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Programme Evaluation, International Affairs, Economics, International Development or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Job – Specific Qualification: Not available.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in evaluation of international projects and programmes is required.
• Experience in leading evaluations is required.
• Experience in leading and managing inspection and evaluation teams of staff and consultants is required.
• Experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies is required.
• Experience working in an international organization is desirable.
• Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Note: Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand).

Competencies

• 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; 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 Division; 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. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• 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.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in the aforementioned capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking the link below

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Deadline: 22nd December 2024

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