Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) at Headquarters. The Evaluation Officer will serve as the team leader or evaluation manager for evaluations conducted by the United Nations System-Wide Evaluation Office (UN SWEO) and support the management of the system-wide evaluation function. The Evaluation Officer will report to the Executive Director of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Leads evaluations ensuring scoping, planning, designing, collecting and analyzing data and report drafting for evaluation and inspection assignments of United Nations Secretariat programme activities and carries out all the tasks involved in the assignments. • Manages evaluation teams of other evaluation staff and/or consultants. • Researches, analyzes and presents data gathered from diverse sources. • Leads the development of evaluation design and takes the lead in drafting of evaluation inception papers and terms of reference. • Manages data collection efforts across multiple qualitative and quantitative methods; reviews, analyzes and interprets data; and ensures the development of evaluation findings, conclusions and recommendations. • Leads and/or participates in field missions (where appropriate), including provision of guidance to evaluation team members, consultants, and other parties. • Manages the drafting of draft and final evaluation reports, including the incorporation of client comments. • Leads evaluation briefings to the Executive Director, the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, and evaluation clients. • Ensures quality standards for evaluations. • Ensure that evaluations are impartial, independent and credible and meet professional standards. • Provides substantive backstopping to the Executive Director in presenting evaluations to the Economic and Social Council and the United Nations Sustainable Development Group. Contributes to the preparation of the Annual Report of the Executive Director and to Member State briefing and engagement in this regard. • Supports resource mobilization for evaluation activities and coordinates activities related to budget funding (evaluation project budget preparation and submissions, progress reports, and financial statements). • Supports and carries out other management and administrative tasks for recruitment of staff, consultants and interns. • Participates in the follow up to evaluation assignments by: (a) implementation of strategies to disseminate evaluation results and promote evaluation use; and (b) tracking evaluation recommendations and determining the final implementation of those recommendations and their outcomes. • Provides support to the Office to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness of the evaluation function by: (a) supporting the development of multi-year rolling workplan for global system wide evaluations in consultation with United Nations development system stakeholders; (b) participating in work groups on work processes and structures; (c) taking on additional tasks as assigned, such as administrative, human resource, and/or substantive work tasks; (d) undertaking evaluation support functions, such as developing and conducting training workshops and seminars and preparation of guidance to UNSDG entities; (e) supporting system-wide evaluation oversight and coordination mechanisms; (f) contributing to periodic review of the UNSDG System-Wide Evaluation Policy; (g) making presentations on assigned topics/activities; and (h) providing substantive support to meetings and conferences. • Performs other duties as required. Competencies• Professionalism: Knowledge of international standards and practices in evaluation and respective evaluation methodologies; ability to propose and formulate a strategic approach to evaluations within the overall framework of the relevant international instruments; knowledge of the United Nations system evaluation standards and practices; knowledge of development assistance, humanitarian assistance and familiarity with peacekeeping and peacebuilding areas; ability to produce evaluation reports and papers; ability to review and edit the evaluation work of others; demonstrates good judgment and initiative, creativity and resourcefulness, diplomacy and tact; ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve the goals of the Office; ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) 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 work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in evaluation of international projects and programmes is required. Experience in leading evaluations including complex, strategic multi-stakeholder strategies and partnerships is required. Experience in leading and managing inspection and evaluation teams of staff and consultants, including the utilization of quality assurance mechanisms is required. Experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods and analytical approaches is required. Experience in communicating evaluation evidence to diverse stakeholders to promote learning and the use of evaluation evidence is required. Experience in the application of evaluation ethics is required. Experience working in an international organization is desirable. Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).