Senior Evaluator

Job Posting Organization:
The Organization for security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1975, with a mission to promote peace, stability, and democracy in Europe. The OSCE operates in 57 participating States across Europe, Central Asia, and North America. The organization focuses on a comprehensive approach to security that includes politico-military, economic, environmental, and human aspects. The OSCE Secretariat, located in Vienna, Austria, supports the Chairpersonship and provides operational and administrative support to field operations and other institutions. The OSCE has a diverse workforce and is committed to diversity and inclusion within its ranks, encouraging candidates from various backgrounds to apply.

Job Overview:
The Senior Evaluator position is a seconded role within the OSCE Secretariat, specifically in the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO). This role corresponds to a P4-level position in the UN common system and is focused on enhancing the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of OSCE operations through independent evaluations. The Senior Evaluator will be responsible for planning, managing, leading, and conducting evaluations that adhere to international standards and principles. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including managing evaluation consultants and providing technical assistance to decentralized evaluations. The Senior Evaluator will report to the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Deputy Director/Head of Evaluation and will play a crucial role in promoting the evaluation function within the organization, ensuring that findings and recommendations are effectively communicated and acted upon.

Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Evaluator, the incumbent will undertake a variety of tasks, including: 1) Planning, managing, leading, and conducting independent evaluations that are impartial and credible; 2) Supporting Evaluation Network activities and providing technical assistance for decentralized evaluations; 3) Conducting evaluability assessments and developing terms of reference, inception reports, and evaluation methodologies; 4) Drafting evaluation reports and knowledge products that summarize evidence-based findings and recommendations; 5) Identifying and reviewing the work of external evaluators or teams; 6) Conducting peer reviews and providing guidance to team members; 7) Promoting the evaluation function within the OSCE by offering technical assistance to various entities; 8) Performing other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a second-level university degree in public policy, international affairs, evaluation, or other social sciences, with training in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of relevant experience will also be accepted. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of seven years of professional experience in evaluation or applied research, with some experience at the international level. In-depth knowledge of evaluation designs, processes, and methodologies is essential, along with proven experience in delivering high-quality reports and managing complex evaluations.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree (second-level university degree) in a relevant field such as public policy, international affairs, or evaluation. Candidates with a first-level university degree and additional relevant experience may also be considered. Training in evaluation-focused qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role effectively.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven years of professional experience in evaluation or applied research, with at least some experience at the international level. Candidates with a first-level university degree must have nine years of relevant experience. This experience should include designing and leading complex evaluations, managing diverse stakeholders, and delivering high-quality evaluation reports.

Languages:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory for this position. Proficiency in other OSCE languages is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time, fixed-term contract under the OSCE's secondment framework. The maximum period of service in this post is 10 years, and candidates must be nominated by their respective participating States. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. The organization emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct and impartiality among its officials. Medical clearance is required for appointments, and candidates should be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application process.