SENIOR EVALUATION OFFICER
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a Senior Evaluation Officer in Geneva, Switzerland, to lead evaluations and provide technical support, with a focus on human rights issues and Results-Based Management (RBM).
- Role
- SENIOR EVALUATION OFFICER
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- GENEVA, Switzerland
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The position is located in the Strategic Planning, Programme Management, Evaluation and Change Management Service of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent will be responsible for leading the design and management of all process and programme evaluations, ensuring evaluations are conducted in an impartial, independent and credible manner, and providing guidance and technical support to staff members for conducting evaluations.
What you'll do
- Ensure evaluations are conducted in an impartial, independent and credible manner
- Lead the design and management of all process and programme evaluations
- Provide guidance and technical support to staff members for conducting evaluations
- Ensure that evaluations meet the highest professional standards
- Participate in Human Rights and OHCHR performance and impact evaluations
- Ensure evaluation results are systematically used to inform decision-making
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in social sciences, international relations, development studies or related fields
- Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in programme management
- Minimum of seven years of recent experience as an Evaluation Officer within the UN system or similar international organization
- Experience in knowledge management, results-based management (RBM) and organizational change
- Fluency in English and French, or Spanish
- Ability to develop evaluation design, well-focused Terms of Reference, and various methodologies in evaluation
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, ten years of experience in programme management, and fluency in English and French or Spanish.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Geneva, Switzerland, so it is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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