特别公告

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.

This job opening is advertised to fill a temporarily vacant position during the absence of the regular incumbent. The regular incumbent is entitled to return to this position at the expiry of the temporary vacancy period, expected to be 1 September 2019. If the regular incumbent exercises the right to return, the appointment or temporary assignment or promotion of the candidate selected for this job opening will not be renewed or extended. The selection process for this job opening will be conducted pursuant to ST/AI/2010/3 on the "Staff Selection System" and include the compliance review process by a review body described in staff rule 4.15. In case of selection, a staff member of the United Nations Secretariat who meets the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10 will be placed on a temporary assignment if he or she holds the same grade as the job opening; and a temporary promotion if he or she is at a lower grade than the job opening. If the regular incumbent vacates the position during such temporary assignment or promotion, the selected staff member will be laterally reassigned, promoted or transferred to the position without further selection process under ST/AI/2010/3. The initial appointment of an external candidate against this temporary vacancy will be for period of one year.

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 April 2017, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Viet Nam.

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

Vienna is classified as H and a family duty station.

设置和报告

The post is located in the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU), Office of the Executive Director (OED), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna. IEU is functionally and operationally independent. IEU is responsible for carrying out the evaluation function of UNODC and reports directly to the Executive Director and Member States on evaluation processes and results. The Unit further engages closely with all internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Management, the United Nations Secretariat, other evaluation functions within the UN system as well as oversight bodies to strengthen coordination and cooperation. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief of IEU and act as Deputy to the Chief in the management of the Unit when required.

For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org.

工作内容

Within delegated authority, the Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•Manage in-depth evaluations and backstop independent project evaluations by ensuring that evaluations are carried out in an impartial, objective and credible manner following UN standards and rules, including those provided by the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG), as well as ensuring increased quality of the products of the Unit in line with the recommendations of the OECD/DAC-UNEG Professional Peer Review in 2016.

•Contribute to the development of UNODC’s capacity for evaluations, and provide substantive guidance and technical support to managers in this regard, also in relation to the new web-based evaluation application (Unite Evaluation).

•Assist the Chief regarding the Unit’s circulation of its reports simultaneously to the Executive Director and to Member States with management responses and evaluation follow-up plans subsequently provided.

•In close cooperation with the Chief support Member States to strengthen national evaluation capacity in line with the mandate contained in General Assembly resolution 69/237 and the 2030 Agenda.

•Provide support in implementing the Bangkok Declaration in relation to national evaluation capacity building and in close liaison with UNEG partners.

•Participate in IT-based tools development to further institute National Evaluation Systems that enable the review mechanism of targets of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

•Contribute to the development of the UNODC normative standards and evaluation tools, such as the evaluation policy and guidelines, in accordance with the international standards and best practices as identified by the General Assembly, other UN relevant organs and offices, including the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) and ensure adequate involvement of UNODC Member States as per established guidelines and mainstreaming of human rights and gender equality into the evaluation process.

•Identify best practices and lessons learned, promoting their use to improve UNODC programmes’ performance.

•Organize and participate in the strengthening of evaluation management capacity in UNODC through systematic capacity-building and tailored training .

•Plan, prepare and coordinate activities related to budget and funding, manage efficiently the use of resources.

•Support the Chief in the coordination and follow-up with Oversight Functions in the UN system (e.g. Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), Joint Inspection Unit (JIU), etc.).

•Participate in the recruitment of staff, consultants, interns, etc.; provide guidance and supervision to junior staff of the Unit.

•Provide substantive support and backstopping in the elaboration of the annual work-plan of the Unit; act as Deputy to the Chief in the management of the Unit when required.

•Assume additional responsibilities regarding the work, outreach and strengthening of IEU as and when required.

•In cooperation with the Chief, coordinate programme performance reporting.

•Liaise with UNEG as well as with leading international training institutions in the area of evaluation.

•Perform other work related duties as required.

工作要求

Professionalism: Has very good knowledge of international standards and practices in evaluation and respective evaluation methodologies. Has proven experience in preparing, managing and conducting impact evaluations. Has in-depth knowledge of UN system evaluation standards and practices. Has ability to propose and formulate a strategic approach to evaluations within the overall framework of the relevant international instruments. Is ready to take action on resolutions and decisions of intergovernmental bodies. Has extensive knowledge of technical cooperation and development assistance. Has good knowledge of the international crime, drugs and terrorism programme and policies. Has proven ability to produce evaluation reports and papers. Is able to review and edit the evaluation work of others. Demonstrates good judgment and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact. Is able to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve the goals of the Unit. Has proven experience in leading or acting as Deputy in an evaluation function in the UN system. 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: Has excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; has proven ability to lead and gain assistance of others in a team spirit.
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.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable; deals honestly and openly with issues and staff.

专业要求

An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in evaluation, social sciences, economics, law or other relevant discipline is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

工作经验

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in evaluation of projects/programmes or a related area, including several at the international level is required. Comprehensive experience in and knowledge of evaluation methodologies, policies, procedures and operations in an international organization or the United Nations system is required. Experience in leading or acting as Deputy of an evaluation function at the international level is highly desirable.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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.

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

The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

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