Work performed within this discipline relates to the conduct and management of project, programme, policy and system-wide evaluations. The tasks of the discipline vary considerably depending upon the assignment and include, but are not limited to, the following: assisting in the planning, design and conduct of in-depth and thematic evaluations; conducting background research; assisting with data collection and analysis, including surveys, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and other data collection methods, including statistical methods; assisting in drafting final reports, including the formulation of convincing and well substantiated conclusions and recommendations; assisting in policy development based on evaluation findings concerning programme relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and impact; preparing various written documents, including background papers, analyses, guidelines and conference room papers; contributing to efforts to strengthen the role of evaluation in the United Nations Organisation so as to improve programme efficiency and effectiveness; establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and partners in the Secretariat, funds and programmes; and providing support to self-evaluation.
Acceptable first-level university degrees for consideration by the Board for candidates applying in Evaluation are as follows: social or natural sciences, public administration, programme evaluation or related field. One to two years of evaluation experience would be an advantage.
Examination Sample: Specialized Paper - Programme Evaluation (P2)
Examination Sample: General Paper (P2)