Chief, Independent Evaluation Unit

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation; Wien; Vor Ort; USD 148 000 - 180 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Chief for its Evaluation and Internal Oversight unit. This pivotal role involves leading a team to enhance the effectiveness of organizational operations through strategic evaluations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and stakeholder engagement, fostering an environment of continuous improvement. With a commitment to integrity and professionalism, you will play a crucial role in shaping policies that align with sustainable development goals. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of professional and managerial experience required.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field is essential.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Evaluation team to develop and implement strategic evaluations.
• Manage independent evaluations to assess program effectiveness.
• Ensure quality and track implementation of evaluation recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Evaluation

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Human Rights Awareness

Ausbildung

Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

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Requisition ID: 5572
Grade: P5
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: Professional and Higher
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 148,756 USD
Application Deadline: 9-May-2025, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement
Female candidates from all Member States are particularly encouraged to apply.

Organizational Context

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

The Office of Evaluation and Internal Oversight (EIO) is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance, advice, investigation, and evaluation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of UNIDO’s operations. EIO provides evidence-based information that is credible and reliable, enabling the timely incorporation of findings into decision-making processes. EIO also assesses the extent to which UNIDO’s programmes and projects achieve the stated objectives of the Organization.

The Chief EIO/IEU works under the overall guidance of the Director of EIO and collaborates closely with colleagues to achieve the mandate of the unit.

The Chief supervises the staff within EIO/IEU in work that is integral to results achieved by the Office and in creating an enabling environment for achieving results.

Main Responsibilities

Technical

Leads the team in the Unit to:

• Develop and implement the EIO Evaluation work plan in line with EIO Strategy;
• Undertake strategic evaluations on cross-programmatic or institutional aspects;
• Manage independent evaluations to determine the relevance, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and impact of programmes;
• Ensure quality of evaluations;
• Monitor and track implementation of evaluation recommendations;
• Promote continuous improvement through evaluation findings;
• Develop evaluation guidelines and training tools;
• Maintain dialogue with stakeholders to promote evaluation standards;
• Prepare reports on evaluation findings;
• Develop partnerships for evaluation-related work;
• Ensure human rights and gender issues are considered in evaluations;
• Align evaluation criteria with the UNIDO RBM framework;
• Perform other related duties as required;
• Align the work programme with the EIO strategy;
• Assign responsibilities to staff and ensure accountability;
• Monitor results and performance.

Core Values and Competencies

Core Values

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work competently and responsibly.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work effectively and inclusively.

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to reach our potential.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: manage our work effectively.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: build an environment of trust.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: continuously improve and support innovation.

Managerial and Leadership Competencies

WE ARE STRATEGIC AND INSPIRATIONAL: drive team performance with fairness.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE: engage with all stakeholders.

WE ARE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL: help units adapt to change.

WE ARE COLLABORATIVE: foster team spirit and create opportunities for engagement.

Minimum Organizational Requirements

Education

Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in a relevant field.

Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of professional and managerial experience is required.

Language Skills

Excellent written and oral English required. Proficiency in French or Spanish highly desirable.

For further information on salaries, refer to the International Civil Service Commission website: https://icsc.un.org/

Employees of UNIDO are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Only persons who fully commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process.

NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.

Notice to applicants:
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