Head of Evaluation Office

UNHCR seeks a Head of Evaluation Office in Geneva to provide senior leadership, coordination, and quality oversight of the evaluation function, reporting directly to the High Commissioner. The role leads evaluation policy implementation, oversees centralized and decentralized evaluations, and represents UNHCR in inter-agency evaluation fora such as UNEG.

Department: Evaluation Office

• Oversee implementation of UNHCR Evaluation Policy and Strategy organization-wide
• Coordinate annual evaluation planning, budgeting and publish bi-annual workplans
• Ensure quality assurance for centralized and decentralized evaluations, including final review of reports
• Lead development of evaluation methodologies suitable for diverse operational environments
• Represent UNHCR in external inter-agency evaluation fora including UNEG and Executive Committee
• Coordinate the Annual Programme Review and lead risk assessments for the evaluation function
• Supervise the Evaluation Office team of seven staff, including two positions outposted to Panama and Kenya

• 12 years relevant experience with undergraduate degree, or 11 years with graduate degree, or 10 years with doctorate, in Social Sciences, Economics, International Development, Public Policy or related field
• Certification in Research and Evaluation Methods is essential
• At least five years managing and conducting independent evaluations, preferably in the humanitarian sector
• Only candidates who are not nationals of the country of assignment (Switzerland) are eligible to apply

• Initial appointment for five years, renewable for a further five years subject to performance and organizational needs
• Hardship Level H (no hardship)
• Position requires residence in Geneva; some teleworking possible after discussion with manager