Economic Commission for Africa Senior Evaluation Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Economic Commission for Africa Senior Evaluation Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Org. Setting and Reporting

ECA’s mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 SDGs and Agenda 2063. The mission is guided by ECA’s five new strategic directions which are: advancing ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent’s problems and take local solution to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa’s position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.

This position is located in the Strategic Planning, Oversight and Results Division (SPORD) of ECA in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Senior Evaluation Officer reports to the Director of Strategic Planning, Oversight and Results Division.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Chief of Evaluation will be responsible for the following duties:

Monitor the implementation of strategic framework and biennial programme of work of the Commission including the preparation of progress reports and programme guidelines;

Supervise and coordinate all M&E-related activities, including developing frameworks, surveys, methodologies, best practices and data collection tools for effective monitoring and evaluation of ECA programmes/projects;

Design an evaluation plan/mechanism for ECA activities and monitor its implementation;

Facilitate the preparation of reports, policy briefs and other necessary documents emanating from evaluation and audit processes and other tasks in the division;

Represent ECA and assist the Director of SPORD in all meetings of UN programming bodies to evaluate assigned programmes/projects;

Provide guidance and support to programme divisions and subregional offices (SROs) on all programme-related to monitoring and evaluation, and reporting in line with the principles of Results Based Management (RBM);

Liaise with the UN Department of Management, OIOS, JIU and other oversight bodies to effectively manage and organize review processes (including the periodic monitoring reports, and programme audits) at the Commission;

Oversee the general administration of the Section including preparation of budgets, recruitment of staff, evaluation of staff performance and coaching and mentoring staff for effective delivery of the Section’s work;

Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

Performs other duties in support of programme planning and development as well as attending to matters concerning the work of the Commission as may be assigned by the Director of SPORD.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and

convey resulting information to management.

• Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

• Empowering Others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, international relations, public administration, social sciences or related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in project evaluation, monitoring and reporting is required, coupled with a good experience in programme planning and management.

Relevant experience in the United Nations or a similar international organization or an African institution is desirable.

A management experience is desirable.

A good knowledge of, and experience of Results Based Management (RBM) and its application in programme management is desirable.

Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in either language is required and knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Senior Evaluation Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

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