Result of Service

Effectively contributes to evaluation projects and teams; demonstrates timely delivery of outputs in accordance with overall objectives and policies. Plays a role in identifying significant issues and develops well-reasoned, innovative approaches to deal with these issues. Serves as an effective spokesperson internally and externally and forms strong partnerships with relevant parties.

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

3 months with possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities

Individual contract to conduct a triennial review of implementation of recommendations from the 2021 OIOS thematic evaluation of political affairs in peacekeeping missions (A/76/697). Detailed Terms of Reference will be available at the start of the consultancy.

Qualifications/special skills

The Peacekeeping Section of the Inspection and Evaluation Division of the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS-IED) seeks applications from interested candidates to join as individual contract to conduct a triennial review of implementation of recommendations from the 2021 OIOS thematic evaluation of political affairs in peacekeeping missions (A/76/697). Recent university graduates with two to five years of experience in evaluation, research, monitoring & evaluation, and/or analytical writing with strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills would be ideal candidates for this consultancy. More experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply. The individual contractor will work under the overall supervision of the Chief of Entebbe Peacekeeping Evaluation Section. Requirements: Education University degree (Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with additional experience) in political science, international affairs, social sciences, law, business administration or a related field. Experience in research, monitoring & evaluation, and analytical writing is required. Strong qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills (including proficiency in NVivo and Excel) is required. Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking) is required. Prior experience in evaluation within the UN system is desirable. Experience in reviewing and systematically analyzing secondary materials is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.