UN Jobs – Evaluation Officer – United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)

Job Title:   Evaluation Officer

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

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Job Opening Number: 225997

Grade: P3

 

About US:

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:

• Contributes as team member to 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,
• Researches, analyzes and presents data gathered from diverse sources
• Contributes to the development of evaluation design and takes the lead in drafting of evaluation inception papers and terms of reference
• Contributes to 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
• Contributes to the drafting of draft and final evaluation reports, including the incorporation of client comments
• Participates in evaluation briefings to the Director, the Office of the Under-Secretary-General and evaluation clients by making a part of the presentation
• Ensures quality standards for evaluations
• Contributes as team member to evaluations that are impartial, independent and credible and that meet professional standards by following the Division’s quality standards
• Provides substantive backstopping to the Director and Chief of Section in presenting evaluations to the Committee for Programme and Coordination
• Assists with activities related to budget funding by preparing parts of the evaluation project budget, 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:

• The applicant for the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) Evaluation Officer job must hold an 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.  Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in evaluation of projects and programmes 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 English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is desirable.

 

Competencies

• Professionalism: 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 collect and analyze 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; ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Knowledge of management principles, policy analysis, and 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.
• 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.
• Teamwork: 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.
• 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: 3rd May 2024