Support to Management of evaluations:

Conduct background research on policy/strategy/programme/offices or task force/partnership or other subject of evaluation being evaluated as per the WHO organization workplan, and research respective global, regional and/or country operating contexts;
Support the evaluation manager with administrative and logistical aspects of evaluation planning, management and liaison with designated WHO focal points throughout evaluation processes as necessary;
Assist with development of terms of reference, concept notes and with quality assurance, consolidation of information, copy editing processes and the development of communication and dissemination tools for evaluations;
Perform specific aspects data analysis, producing technical notes, presentations and briefing documents; and
Participate in evaluation team meetings, and meetings of the Global Evaluation Network throughout the evaluation process.
Other WHO Evaluation Office initiatives:
Contribute to other key Evaluation Office initiatives, and learning/training and information activities on evaluation such organized by UNEG to develop skills.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV’s Volunteer Reporting Application- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Outputs

As an active WHO team member, the selected individual will provide efficient, timely, responsive and high-quality support to the WHO Evaluation Office. In so doing, they will contribute to the Evaluation Office’s targeted result of producing credible and useful evaluations that enhance organizational learning within WHO, engaging in a variety of activities and producing a range of outputs leading to results. These include:

Briefing notes associated with background research are produced at a high level of accuracy, thoroughness, and clarity, enabling team members to readily grasp the key issues at hand;
Sound operational management support to the conduct of evaluations, contributing to the smooth operation of these missions;
Drafts of concept and technical notes, terms of reference, presentations and other internal documents as well as reviews of evaluation deliverables (inception report, draft final reports) are provided in timely manner and at a high level of quality, timeliness, accuracy, thoroughness, and clarity, enhancing the overall quality of the outputs and activities at hand;
Contributions to Evaluation Guidance, Policy and Communication initiatives and documents prepared by the Evaluation Office are well researched and well written, resulting in documents that help disseminate evaluation products and raise awareness of evaluation across the Organization;
Copyediting and proofreading of other team members’ outputs adds value to their drafts; Participation in key team meetings is active, constructive and consistent with the WHO values and competencies, contributing to the smooth project implementation and positive functioning of the team.
• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs);
• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed