Evaluation Specialist

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 119,737 USD and 156,786 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : IOS 018 Grade : P-3 Parent Sector : Internal Oversight Service (IOS) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Management/Audit/Oversight Type of contract : Fixed Term Duration of contract : 2 years Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 22-DEC-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the overall authority of the Director of the Internal Oversight Service (IOS) and the direct supervision of the Head of Evaluation, the incumbent will assist the Evaluation Office’s efforts in providing evaluation driven evidence-based advice on the improvement of UNESCO’s activities/programmes/projects as per scheduled long-term (C/4) and short-term (C/5) evaluation plans. More specifically, the incumbent will: Be responsible for the Evaluation Office’s contribution to the evaluation of activities financed from regular and extrabudgetary sources, in particular: - Manage/conduct corporate evaluations of UNESCO programmes and policies that are impartial, independent, credible and meet professional standards in line with the UNESCO Evaluation Policy and UN Evaluation Norms and Standards. - Identify, supervise and manage evaluation consultants. - Contribute to continuous methodological improvements and the development of guidelines and procedures to be applied by evaluators in assessing programmes results of activities. - Contribute to the strengthening of the decentralized evaluation function by providing advice and backstopping to evaluation focal points and decentralized evaluation managers. - Be responsible for communicating evaluation findings and recommendations in the most adequate format and channels to the different audiences. - Conduct practical training of evaluation focal points, Field Office and Secretariat staff members. - Participate in meetings, workshops and other discussion fora to establish a dialogue on evaluation results. - Support the presentation of evaluation and other Office reports to governing bodies including the Executive Board. - Oversee the implementation of evaluation recommendations and the appropriate integration of lessons learned in programme activities of the Organization. - Participate in working groups of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG). Long Description ---------------- Long Description ---------------- Long Description ---------------- **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences or a related field. ***Work Experience*** - Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, of which preferably 2 years acquired at international level, with at least 3 years related to conducting and/or managing programme and project evaluation. ***Skills/ Competencies*** - Proven project/programme management and coordination. - Ability to establish links between the Organization strategies and the achievement of the IOS objectives and to identify key issues and opportunities. - Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to draft clearly and concisely high-quality communication and reports for different audiences. - Proven team coordination and management skills with ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment. - Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, as well as ability to network with a range of partners and other stakeholders. - Proven ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. - Result-oriented approach and willingness to learn. - Good level of IT skills (MS Office, use and maintenance of database and tracking system, web-based applications). ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English and French. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Education*** - Other degrees relevant to or training in evaluation principles and practices, with a particular emphasis on developing and monitoring performance indicators, theory of change and recommendations follow-up. ***Work Experience*** - Experience and or familiarity with one or more of UNESCO’s programmatic sectors or UNESCO’s Global Priorities (Africa and Gender Equality). - Familiarity with the work and general functioning of the international organizations of the UN System. ***Skills/ Competencies*** - Familiarity with software packages for quantitative data analysis (e.g SPSS), qualitative data analysis (Nvivo) and data visualization (Tableau). ***Languages*** - Knowledge (oral, written, comprehension) of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish). **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [ UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.