UNDP Jobs - 50110- Evaluation Analyst - Independent Evaluation Office

Evaluation Analyst - Independent Evaluation Office of UNDP

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Nov-2014

Application Deadline :

10-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of UNDP undertakes country level evaluations – known as Assessment of Development Results (ADRs) – in annual rounds. The ADRs are timed to provide evaluative evidence to feed into the development of new Country Programme Documents. The ADRs also support UNDP’s accountability to national stakeholders.

The ADRs are managed by IEO staff but coordinated by a Cluster Coordinator for Programmatic Evaluations (covering ADRs plus regional and global programme evaluations). Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Cluster Coordinator, the Evaluation Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation of the 2015 of ADRs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall the Evaluation Analyst will perform the following key functions:

Support the Cluster Coordinator for Programmatic Evaluations in his/her role;
Participate in one or more ADR teams;
Support and coordinate the work of Research Associates working on ADRs;
Maintain and update the ADR guidance.

Specifically, the evaluation analyst will support the following tasks:

Task: Support the Cluster Coordinator for Programmatic Evaluations in his/her role.

Identify the eligible countries for an ADR;
Monitor implementation of ADRs;
Monitor the effectiveness of ADR processes;
Monitor use of ADRs;
Check compliance of ADRs with guidance.

Result: Better utilisation of ADRs through more timely implementation.

Task: Participate in one or more ADR teams.

Undertake research work on one or more ADRs;
Prepare background papers (for example on national context) as requested;
Prepare draft outcome papers as requested;
Participate in field work where required.

Result: One or more ADRs conducted with high quality research and data collection.

Task: Support and coordinate the work of Research Associates (RAs) working on ADRs.

Provide support to RAs in terms of the research element of the ADR;
Provide orientation of new RAs using the ADR guidance prepared by the IEO;
Coordinate their activities ensuring equitable allocation of work.

Result: All ADRs receiving quality research and background papers.

Task: Maintains and updates the ADR guidance.

Ensure that the guidance is up to date in relation to IEO and UNDP corporate policies and procedures;
Take ownership of, and pro-actively support the strengthening of, the ADR Research Manual as appropriate;
Communicate changes to IEO staff.

Result: ADR implemented efficiently as the result of clear processes and methodology

Expected Outputs and Deliverables:

ADR implementation monitoring tables produced every two weeks;
ADR process and use monitoring reports every quarter;
Background research on at least two ADRs together with draft outcome papers; and
Updated ADR manuals in advance of the start of the 2016 round of ADRs.

All deliverables will be subject to the review and approval of the Cluster Coordinator for Programmatic Evaluations.

Competencies

Knowledge of UNDP context and topics;
Good technical and professional skills;
Strong oral and written communication skills;
The consultant should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to compliance with evaluation ethics;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences or related field.

Experience

At least 4 years of relevant experience;
Experience with evaluation process management.

Language

Fluency in English essential;
Fluency in French and/or Spanish highly desirable.

Recommended Presentation of Offer

The following documents should be supplied:

Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP;
Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, if applicable, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.
Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided.