This position is located in the Monitoring and Evaluation Service in the Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD) of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The Associate Management and Programme Analyst reports to the Chief, Monitoring and Evaluation Service, D-1. The focus of this position is to provide analytical support on incorporating the results of self-evaluation and other monitoring and evaluation activities into the planning processes of departments/offices/missions across the global Secretariat.

Within delegated authority, the Associate Management and Programme Analyst will be responsible for the following duties:
• Contributes to the work of the Monitoring & Evaluation Service of the Division of Business Transformation and Accountability (BTAD).
• Works with clients to facilitate their learning from monitoring and evaluation activities; analyzes source documents and reports; identifies trends and challenges and recommends corrective actions; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Carries out advanced research on selected aspects of monitoring and evaluation outputs, including the collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis and presentation of results gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in performing consulting assignments, liaising with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Participates in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Identifies, proposes and, upon approval, implements technological solutions that support monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Supports the development of monitoring and evaluation methodologies - documents and writes related procedures.
• Keeps abreast of related innovations, including those in information technology, that move the conduct of self-evaluation activities in the UN Secretariat forward and, in collaboration with OICT, determines the need for testing and evaluating new solutions.
• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of evaluation training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

• PROFESSIONALISM: knowledge of evaluation in the public sector context; ability to carry out research and undertake analysis to support efforts to build self-evaluation capacity; demonstrable project management training and/or experience; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

A first-level university degree in business administration, public administration, management, or a related field is required.

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, information technology, administration or related area is required.

No experience is required for candidates who have passed the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination.

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

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year.

This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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