Evaluation Officer (P-3)

Organizational Unit:	Office of Internal Oversight Services Offices reporting to the Director General
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	13 May 2013
Application Deadline:	10 June 2013
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Temporary Assistance, 2 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) was established to assist the Director General strengthen the IAEA's ability to change through improved management practice, programme performance and enhanced accountability. OIOS comprises four major functional areas: internal audit, investigation, management services and programme evaluation. OIOS provides the Director General and senior management with objective, independent and systematic assessments for the purpose of improving efficiency and effectiveness in programme delivery, improving accountability and ensuring sound governance.

Main purpose

As a member of a team reporting to the Director of OIOS, the Evaluation Officer conducts evaluations to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the Programme Evaluation function. The Evaluation Officer is expected to act according to the standards of ethical conduct for evaluators.

Role

The Evaluation Officer is a project manager for evaluation projects.

Partnerships

The Evaluation Officer establishes relationships with: IAEA senior management, programme managers and officers to discuss evaluation plans, progress and results; National Liaison Officers and counterparts to coordinate field visits and to gather information through field visits; and consultants/experts to discuss assignments and the follow-up on project work.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Plan, conduct and report on evaluations of programmes and cross-cutting themes. Identify and supervise evaluation consultants/expert panel members to ensure high quality evaluations. Monitor the follow-up on evaluations to ensure a high implementation rate. Contribute to the overall quality of OIOS evaluations by conducting peer reviews on evaluations conducted by colleagues and consultants, ensuring that evaluations meet high professional standards in line with the IAEA evaluation policy and UN evaluation norms and standards. Analyse the IAEA's strategies, programmes and projects as an input to the development of the work programme of the evaluation function. Participate in or coordinate field missions, panel meetings and other workshops with external experts/consultants and providing them with necessary information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of evaluation design, data collection and analysis. In-depth knowledge of modern management concepts (quality management, results-based management, project management). Good communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in standard software applications.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university degree in social science, political science, engineering, economics, or another relevant discipline. Minimum of five years of relevant experience related to evaluation, in field work, project management or programme implementation. Minimum of two years experience at the international level. Experience with results-based management, knowledge management and organizational change projects would be an asset. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of another IAEA official language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) desirable.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 091 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $34 664*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave,pension plan and health insurance. How to apply to the IAEA Complete an Online Application * Subject to change without notice

Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.