Advisor, Evaluation

Pan American Health Organization • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in evaluation methods and management, health, or social science, and a master’s degree in business administration, management, or another discipline relevant to the functions of the post, from a recognized institution.
• 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.
• At least two years of experience working at the corporate level.
• Fluency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in evaluation, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Staff - Professional Post
• Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability.
• Promoting a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior.
• Providing a smoke-free environment.
• Protecting the people in the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal