Post Number : IOS 002
Grade : P-4
Parent Sector : Internal Oversight Service (IOS)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Management/Audit/Oversight
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 16-AUG-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Under the authority of Director of the Internal Oversight Service (IOS) and the supervision of the Head of Evaluation, the incumbent will assist the IOS Evaluation Office’s (IOS-EV) efforts in providing evaluation driven evidence-based advice on improvement of UNESCO’s activities/programmes/projects as per scheduled long-term (C/4) and short-term (C/5) evaluation plans.
The Principal Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the Evaluation Office’s contribution to the evaluation of activities financed from regular and extrabudgetary sources.
In particular, the incumbent will:
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
LANGUAGES
EDUCATION
• Academic background in evaluation principles and practices with a particular emphasis on developing and monitoring performance indicators, theory of change and recommendations follow-up.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Background in international relations and knowledge of current development and/or normative issues is an asset.
• Experience and or familiarity with one or more of UNESCO’s substantive sectors.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge software packages for quantitative data analysis, qualitative data analysis and data visualization.
LANGUAGES
• Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).
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.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 125 036 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
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. 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.
UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as 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. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities 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.
Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
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