CHIEF OF SECTION, INSPECTION AND EVALUATION

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Inspection and Evaluation Division (IED) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Chief of the Peacekeeping Evaluation Section, Entebbe Office, reports to the Director, Inspection and Evaluation Division.

The Office of Internal Oversight Services is the internal oversight body of the United Nations and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, and inspection and evaluation services. IED performs inspections and independent assessments on behalf of the Secretary General and member states. The purpose of these activities is to assist intergovernmental bodies and program managers to determine the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the Secretariat's programs. In accordance with its mandate, as set out in General Assembly resolution A/RES/48/218 B (and subsequent resolutions A/RES/54/244 and A/RES/59/272), the Division is responsible for ensuring that the Secretariat's programs are delivered within prescribed mandates and, at the same time, entities and Member States review their performance and results in order to promote training and development in the field of the whole Organization.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Chief of Peacekeeping Evaluation Section, Entebbe Office will be responsible for the following.

• Supervise evaluation teams in the planning and conduct of inspection and evaluation assignments and other projects as mandated by the legislative bodies and/or as required by OIOS-IED’s risk assessment, providing ongoing guidance, support, and oversight in accordance with OIOS-IED’s quality assurance system, the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) norms and standards, and the United Nations core values and competencies
• Contribute to the production of key evaluation outputs (e.g, inception papers, technical notes, evaluation report drafts) and to data collection and analysis, as necessary
• Identify relevant strategic objectives, priorities and problems facing individual evaluations, OIOS-IED, and OIOS more broadly, as well as strategies for addressing these.
• Serve as a spokesperson for OIOS-IED on assigned matters; support the OIOS-IED Director and the OIOS Under-Secretary-General in their initiatives to strengthen Division- and Department-wide relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency; and assume team leadership of individual inspection and evaluation projects, as necessary
• Lead and manage several evaluation teams to successful achievement of targeted results, ensuring the timeliness, relevance, credibility, objectivity and utility of their outputs and approaches
• Provide guidance on evaluation standards, checklist and formats by training and mentoring new staff on the theory and conduct of inspections and evaluations
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with evaluands, partners in the Secretariat, funds and programmes, OIOS Audit and Investigation Divisions, and others; make presentations to support the conduct and strengthening of inspection and evaluation activities.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for the Committee for Programme Coordination (CPC), the Fifth Committee and/or other intergovernmental bodies concerned, and provide substantive servicing of these bodies during consideration of inspection and evaluation questions
• Assume leadership in the design and conduct of complex/multifaceted in-depth, thematic and ad hoc inspections and evaluations of programmes; prepare the study design of complex/multifaceted in-depth and thematic evaluations; articulate the theory of change of the evaluated programme(s) by way of a programme impact pathway i.e., logic model)
• Conduct key informant interviews and focus groups
• Perform analysis of information collected and derive findings, conclusions and formulate recommendations
• Prepare reports for CPC, the Fifth Committee, and other intergovernmental bodies
• Provide substantive servicing of CPC, the Fifth Committee, and other intergovernmental bodies during consideration of inspection and evaluation questions; provide advisory services to departments/offices on inspection and evaluation questions and the implementation of inspection and evaluation recommendations; prepare compliance reports, biennial reviews, triennial reviews and other reports as needed
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Lead team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensure that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Senior managers and staff within the Division, Department, Office, Commission and/or Mission. Staff within the UN Secretariat, Missions Heads and other UN offices, funds, programmes and specialized agencies. Representatives of Governments and representatives of non-governmental organizations. Chairs and members of intergovernmental bodies.

Results expected: Produces high-quality outputs on key issues. Effectively assists, guides and supports programme managers in meeting their objectives and outputs. Provides substantive support in the servicing of various committees and intergovernmental bodies. Effectively develops staff under his/her supervision, including their on-going learning and development.

Competencies - Professionalism: Knowledge of inspection and evaluation and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply United Nations regulations, rules, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• 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.

• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements. Does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

• Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

• Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

  Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, public administration, programme evaluation, or related area. 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.

  Work Experience At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in evaluation, oversight, and performance assessment is required.

  Experience in supervising evaluation staff is required.

  Experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies is required.

  Experience working in an international organization is desirable.

  Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

  Experience in peacekeeping evaluation is desirable.

  Languages English or French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is desirable.

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

  Special Notice - This position is temporarily available for 364 days with the possibility of extension. The appointment, or assignment, and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, or extension of the mandate.

• If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

• At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

  United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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