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Evaluation and Inspection Officer, Joint Inspection Unit (P3)

Vacancy announcement: Evaluation and Inspection Officer, Joint Inspection Unit (P3)
08/11/2011
The position is located in the Secretariat of the JIU based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Knowledge Management and Sharing Cluster or his/her delegate. Substantive guidance is provided by the Inspector(s) in charge of management of the relevant evaluation or inspection project. During the reviews the incumbent is expected to work mostly independently with minimum supervision. The incumbent is expected to:
Develop the methodological approach to the evaluation, including preparation of the terms of reference;
Analyze information and conducts desk reviews;
Prepare questionnaires, surveys and interview guides and draft correspondence related to the assignments;
Participate in missions and assists/participates in interviews;
Analyze data, identifies problems and issues and suggests solutions;
Draft/participate in drafting of report(s), notes or any other relevant documents;
Ensure accuracy of the information contained in the report(s), reviews comments on draft reports and ensures, as appropriate, their reflection in the final report;
Guide and oversee the work of the assigned Research Assistant;
Perform focal point responsibilities in respect of assigned participating JIU organizations, including the drafting and updating of management assessments;
Assess and validate proposals for the annual Programme of Work of the Unit;
Participate in internal JIU meetings and assist in the preparation of JIU attendance at meetings of legislative organs;
Participate in the development and implementation of knowledge sharing initiatives within the JIU secretariat;
Ensure coordination of internal and external communication efforts;
Participate in the development and the dissemination of selected JIU communication and evaluation products;
Identify communications opportunities and related actions for the Unit;
Ensure quality control of relevant submissions by participating organizations into the JIU recommendation tracking system;
Liaise with IT specialist of the JIU secretariat to ensure updating and relevance of JIU internet site.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Secretary.
Full details available through Inspira via: https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=19213&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&




Closing date for applications 23rd August 2011