UN Evaluation Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within the Evaluation Section of the Monitoring and Evaluation Service in the Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD) of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The BTAD is dedicated to ensuring a results-oriented, data-driven, agile organization that is efficient, accountable, transparent, compliant, and driven by lessons learned and continuous improvements. The United Nations Secretariat, where this position is based, is committed to achieving gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, encouraging female candidates to apply and ensuring a diverse and inclusive environment.

Job Overview:
The Evaluation Officer will play a crucial role in supporting UN Secretariat entities in the planning, management, and conduct of evaluation activities. This includes integrating evaluation findings and lessons learned into all steps of the program cycle. The officer will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that evaluations are effectively planned and executed, and that the results are utilized to inform decision-making processes. The position requires a strong understanding of evaluation methodologies and the ability to analyze and interpret data to support programmatic improvements. The officer will also be responsible for conducting training workshops and outreach activities to promote the importance of evaluation within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Evaluation Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including: performing consulting assignments in collaboration with clients and partners; assisting in planning, managing, and conducting internal evaluations; facilitating evaluation workshops; supporting the incorporation of lessons learned into program plans and budgets; analyzing evaluation plans and advising on opportunities for internal evaluations; tracking and monitoring recommendations and management responses; ensuring quality assurance of evaluations; researching and analyzing information from diverse sources; preparing various written outputs; designing data collection tools; conducting survey initiatives; providing administrative support to the Evaluation Management Committee; monitoring program/project development; providing substantive support to meetings and conferences; conducting outreach activities; and participating in inter-agency discussions on evaluation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong background in evaluation, research methods, business or public administration, management, economics, social sciences, or a related field. The position requires knowledge of UN rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines, as well as the ability to produce technical reports and analyze data effectively. Professionalism, client orientation, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. The ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders is also critical.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in evaluation, research methods, business or public administration, management, economics, social sciences, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or program management, evaluation, administration, or a related area is required. Candidates should have experience in planning, managing, and conducting evaluations, as well as in writing assessments or analytical reports. Experience in coordination and inter-agency collaboration activities is desirable, along with two or more years of experience in data analytics or a related area. Familiarity with the UN system or comparable international organizations is also advantageous.

Languages:
English is required for this position, with a minimum proficiency level of UN Level II in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. French is also a working language of the United Nations Secretariat, and proficiency in French is considered an asset but not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will undergo reference checks to verify the information provided in their applications. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.