Job Description - Senior Evaluation Officer (P4) (2025/0156 (010386))
Organization
Primary Location
Job Posting
: 2025-03-24, 3:52:47 PM
Closing Date
: 2025-04-14, 9:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.
Organizational Setting
The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) comprises four main functional areas: internal audit, investigation, management services, and programme evaluation. In accordance with its Charter, OIOS provides the Director General and IAEA managers with objective, independent and systematic assessments for the purposes of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programme delivery, and ensuring accountability, sound governance, risk management and internal control, and good management practice.
Main Purpose
As a member of the Programme Evaluation Group, under the general direction of the Director of OIOS, the Senior Evaluation Officer conducts evaluations of IAEA programmes, policies, services, or functions, and participates in the continuous development and improvement of professional evaluation methods and practices in OIOS.
Role
The Senior Evaluation Officer is:
1. a project manager for evaluation projects, generally responsible for planning and conducting evaluation assignments of mid- and high-complexity;
2. a methodical analyst, conducting evaluations and preparing recommendations for streamlining the work of the respective programme or functional areas in order to enhance their relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability;
3. a communicator, reporting on evaluation findings and formulating both oral and written conclusions and recommendations, as well as requesting and following up on actions in response to the recommendations.
Functions / Key Results Expected
* Conduct and manage independent evaluations in accordance with the professional standards required by the OIOS Evaluation Policy and by the UNEG Norms and Standards as applicable to the Agency.
* Manage evaluation projects by effectively planning, implementing, and finalizing evaluation assignments on time and within budget; identifying and supervising evaluation consultants/experts as appropriate.
* Promote useful and impactful evaluations by contributing to the development of an evaluation work programme based on an analysis of the IAEA's strategies, programmes, and projects.
* Contribute to the development and review of evaluation-related guidance, systems, procedures, and tools; help ensure the overall quality of OIOS evaluations.
* Promote the OIOS evaluation function within the IAEA when opportunities arise.
Communication
Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.
Achieving Results
Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities, and expected results in the context of the Department/Division's programme.
Teamwork
Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.
Planning and Organizing
Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section's priorities.
Client Orientation
Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client's perspective.
Commitment to Continuous Process Improvement
Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system, and structural improvement.
Judgement/Decision Making
Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency's regulations and rules.
Required Expertise
* Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in social science, political science, engineering, economics, or other related field.
* Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in evaluation, project management and/or programme implementation.
* Prior experience in supervision and coordination of work of consultants and experts.
* Minimum of three years of relevant experience at the international level.
* Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.
Evaluation Process
* The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement.
* Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment Information
* Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
* Staff members may be assigned to any location.
* Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy.
* The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy.
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