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Advisor Evaluation (P4)

Drive evidence-based decision-making and strengthen organizational performance across PAHO. This role provides strategic leadership to advance evaluation practices foster learning and enhance accountability throughout the Organization.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the leadership guidance and direct supervision of the Director PBE the incumbent is responsible for but not necessarily limited to the following assigned duties:

Lead the development and implementation of evaluation policies guidelines and workplans aligned with organizational priorities and Governing Bodies decisions.

Provide expert guidance on the design execution and reporting of evaluation activities ensuring adherence to international standards and methodologies.

Strengthen Results-Based Management (RBM) by integrating evaluation into planning budgeting and performance monitoring processes.

Develop and implement systems tools and frameworks to enhance evaluation quality track recommendations and ensure follow-up on evaluation findings.

Promote organizational learning through capacity-building initiatives knowledge management and dissemination of lessons learned.

Foster collaboration with internal and external partners including WHO and international evaluation networks while providing leadership guidance and support to teams across the Organization.

For a complete list of functions please see the post description.

EDUCATION

A bachelors degree in evaluation methods and management health or social science and a masters degree in business administration management or another discipline relevant to the functions of the post from a recognized institution.

EXPERIENCE

Nine years of progressively responsible professional experience at national and international levels in the field of evaluation within the social sectors including experience in consulting and/or managing projects related to organizational performance budget and business process review systems development or enhancement and project or program design and implementation. This should include at least two years of experience working at the corporate level.

LANGUAGES

Fluency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language.

IT SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage current and emerging technologies including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to support evaluation processes and organizational performance. Advanced proficiency in standard IT tools (e.g. Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook Teams OneDrive SharePoint) is required. Knowledge of emerging technologies including the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in evaluation is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

For a complete list of competencies and skills please refer to the post description.

The skills required are:

Strong expertise in evaluation methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) and results-based management frameworks.

Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills to assess complex issues and provide actionable recommendations.

Ability to design and implement monitoring evaluation and reporting systems to support organizational performance.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear reports and engage senior stakeholders.

Proven leadership and team management capabilities with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Strong partnership-building skills including collaboration with international organizations and professional networks.

Ability to manage multiple priorities deliver results under pressure and work independently with a high degree of responsibility.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

One-year post of limited duration.

DISCLAIMER

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.

• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

• Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:

- World Higher Education Database (WHED) list updated by the International Association of Universities(IAU)/United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The list can be assessed through the link: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

- College Navigator found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics to support the validation process.

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