Evaluation Officer (Capacity Development), P3, Independent Evaluation Section, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime At UN Office on Drugs and Crime

Org. Setting and Reporting The post is located in the Independent Evaluation Section (IES) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. IES is functionally and operationally independent and located in the Office of the Executive Director (OED) of UNODC. IES ensures independent, timely and effective evaluations, in line with the standards and norms of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy-Chief of IES, and with the Evaluation Officer of the Evaluation Capacity Building Team as an additional supervisor. For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org

Responsibilities Within assigned authority, the Evaluation Officer will plan, prepare, design and implement evaluation activities to ensure the professionalizing of the evaluation function in UNODC, focusing in particular on the Evaluation Capacity Building pillar of IES work, while also contributing to the other two pillars (Evaluation Results; Knowledge Management, Communication and Innovation). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: • Contribute, under the supervision of the Evaluation Officer of the Evaluation Capacity Building Team, to the development of UNODC’s evaluation capacity strategy and tools and provide substantive guidance and technical support to managers in this regard, also in relation to the web-based evaluation application (Unite Evaluation), in the context of the UNODC Strategy 2021-2025. • Contribute to and participate in the strengthening of evaluation capacity in UNODC through systematic capacity-building and tailored training for HQ and Field Offices, fully considering methods and approaches to conflict-sensitive evaluation and fully mainstreaming human rights, gender equality and disability into related capacity development and evaluation processes. • Contribute with innovative and practicable ideas for enhancing evaluation capacity in UNODC and Member States, using a variety of tools. • In close cooperation with the Evaluation Officer of the Evaluation Capacity Building Team, engage with Member States to strengthen national evaluation capacity in line with the mandate contained in General Assembly resolution 69/237 and the 2030 Agenda, and develop dedicated funding proposals for this purpose. • Contribute to the management of 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 Section in line with the new UNODC Evaluation Policy (2022) and the UNODC Strategy 2021-2025. • Acts as back-up to the IES Focal Point for the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and related work on in countering and preventing terrorism and violent extremism. • 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 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 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. • Plan, prepare and coordinate activities related to budget and funding, manage efficiently the use of resources. • Participate in the recruitment of staff, consultants, interns, etc.; provide guidance and supervision to junior staff of the Section. • Assume additional responsibilities regarding the work, outreach and strengthening of IES as and when required. • Liaise with UNEG as well as with leading international training institutions, including in francophone countries, in the area of evaluation. • Perform other work-related duties as required. Competencies Professionalism: Has very good knowledge of international standards and practices in evaluation and respective evaluation methodologies. Has in-depth knowledge of UN system evaluation standards and practices. Has in-depth knowledge of capacity development tools and approaches within the UN system and relating to evaluation. Has readiness 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 gender-responsive and utilisation-focused in-depth evaluation as well as other types of evaluations. Has proven ability to elaborate effective evaluation approaches and to ensure that evaluation findings will enhance the learning and effectiveness of the programmes. Has proven ability to produce evaluation reports and papers. Is able to review and edit the evaluation work of others. Has ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff, senior officials and members of intergovernmental bodies. Has proven ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise and meaningful way. 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 Section. 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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Education An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in social sciences 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. Job Specific Qualifications Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in evaluation or research relating to preventing and countering crime in an international environment is required. From the minimum years of experience, at least two years of work experience in managing project/programme evaluations relating to projects on countering and preventing crime is required. Work experience in evaluation methodologies, policies, procedures and operations in a conflict-sensitive setting is desirable. Work experience in integrating human rights and gender equality considerations in project/programme evaluation processes is desirable. Work experience developing and delivering evaluation capacity activities is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations Evaluation Group norms and standards is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is an advantage. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency based interview.