Head of Evaluation Office

ph3Job Overview /h3pHead of Evaluation Office – senior‑level management role. Grade PR5, Staff Member / Affiliate Type Professional. Location: Geneva, Switzerland. Deadline for applications: 7 July 2026. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliLead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the UNHCR Evaluation Policy and Evaluation Strategy. /liliOversee the annual evaluation planning and budgeting process, coordinating with Senior Executive Team, Divisions and Bureaux to select topics for centralised evaluations and publish bi‑annual work‑plans. /liliProvide technical guidance, capacity building and quality assurance for both centralised and decentralised evaluations. /liliAdvise on and promote the use of evaluation findings and lessons learned across the organisation. /liliEngage regularly with the Senior Executive Team, SET and senior field management to ensure evaluation activities align with operational priorities. /liliRepresent UNHCR in inter‑agency meetings, evaluation fora and professional networks such as UNEG, UNHCR’s strategic engagement with the UN System‑Wide Evaluation Office, ALNAP and OECD/DAC. /liliDevelop and oversee a communications and external engagement strategy for the Evaluation Office. /liliCoordinate the Annual Programme Review and coordinate risk assessments, ensuring integration of risk management principles in decision‑making. /liliMaintain and strengthen cooperation and partnerships with other evaluation services, professional networks, and donor evaluation communities. /liliPerform other related duties as required. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliMinimum 12 years of relevant experience with an Undergraduate degree; or 11 years with a Graduate degree; or 10 years with a Doctorate degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, economics, international development or public policy. /liliEssential certification in Research and Evaluation Methods. /liliProven experience leading and managing evaluation/research functions in complex international organisations, with at least five independent evaluations in the humanitarian sector. /liliDemonstrated expertise in evaluation standards, norms and best practices practiced by professional groups such as UNEG, OECD/DAC, ALNAP. /liliStrong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection, monitoring and reporting systems, and results‑based management in the UN System. /liliExperience in humanitarian response and coordination, preferably with refugee operations. /liliAdvanced diplomatic, representational and communication skills; ability to influence senior decision‑makers. /liliEvidence of leadership and management of a team of staff. /li /ulh3Essential Technical and Functional Skills /h3ulliMG‑UN/UNHCR Management Practices/Standards and Processes /liliSO‑Research /liliDM‑Data Collection and Analysis /liliIM‑Statistics Analysis /liliEL‑Development of evaluation strategies /liliEL‑Evaluation of humanitarian operations /li /ulh3Language Requirements /h3pEnglish is required. Knowledge of the UN working language of the duty station is required if it is not English. /ph3EEO Statement /h3pApplications are encouraged from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. UNHCR is an equal opportunity employer and has no tolerance for harassment, discrimination or abuse. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr