Monitoring, evaluation and the systematic assessment of performance

The integrated monitoring and evaluation framework (annex II) summarizes major themes for evaluation and research during the plan period, and establishes key indicators for monitoring results achieved and organizational performance.

In accordance with the terms of reference, this evaluation is limited to discussion of UNDP performance and is not an evaluation of UNIFEM.

To gain maximum benefit from these performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation are being enhanced.

Performance evaluation and reporting for UNICEF representatives includes an assessment of the level of participation with the United Nations country team.

Performance evaluation and reporting for UNICEF representatives includes an assessment of the level of participation with the United Nations country team.

The Committee shall provide an annual performance evaluation of its work to the General Assembly.

The improvements in monitoring and evaluation combined with the performance indicators contained in the biennial programme plan and the programme budget will provide the basis for objective reporting of performance both to Member States through the programme performance report and to the new Management Performance Board.

Since December 2003, progress has been made in strengthening the monitoring of programme performance and evaluation.

Accordingly, the evaluation of a consultant's performance generally takes place at the end of the contract.

In this regard, Japan will promote and conduct more comprehensive performance evaluation of United Nations activities.

The human resources module of the information technology system is unable to accommodate an objectives based performance appraisal system preliminary steps to revise the performance evaluation report for manual completion will, however, go ahead.

Oversight entails a wide spectrum of activities including, inter alia, internal audit, evaluation, inspection, monitoring and performance management.

A glossary of common monitoring and evaluation terms and a tutorial on programme performance assessments have been released.

UNRWA is considering the introduction of an objectives based performance appraisal system. Preliminary steps will be taken to expedite the revision of performance evaluation reporting to provide for recording and discussing training needs and personal development plans.

In order to update the practice of self evaluation within the context of results based management, a distinction was highlighted between (a) mandatory self assessment, which covers self evaluation in the context of the programme performance report, and (b) discretionary self evaluation, which allows programme managers to choose topics for internal assessment which will meet their internal evaluation needs.

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19. Emphasizes the need to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system, and in this regard urges the Secretary General to improve the format and timing of programme performance and evaluation reports

A formal performance management system involving regular evaluation of programme impact should be put in place to improve output delivery.

The use of the new system would promote efficiency and motivation and, in the long term, facilitate credible performance evaluation.

The ad hoc group agreed that the board should disclose whether it has a performance evaluation process in place, either for the board as a whole or for individual members.

The Department of Management was requested to review methods of performance assessments used in other comparable organizations, with a view to preparing proposals for a set of qualitative and quantitative performance indicators covering both programmatic and managerial functions that would enable a high level evaluation of a senior manager's performance.

Governments may also promote the accountability of private sector contractors by promoting public involvement in monitoring and evaluation of system performance.

27.15 The Under Secretary General evaluates and reports on the programme performance of the Department through the Evaluation and Communications Research Unit.

Project managers are first required to complete the evaluation of a consultant's performance, before releasing final payment on completion of the assignment.

A central element of its public information activities has been the promotion and refinement of a culture of evaluation and performance management.

12. Recognizes the role of the Committee for Programme and Coordination in monitoring and evaluation, and encourages the Committee, in reviewing performance and evaluation reports, to provide, inter alia, action oriented recommendations aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and impact of the activities of the Organization

11. Reaffirms the role of the Committee for Programme and Coordination in monitoring and evaluation, and encourages the Committee, in reviewing performance and evaluation reports, to provide, inter alia, action oriented recommendations aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and impact of the activities of the Organization

20. Requests the Secretary General to ensure that resources are clearly identified in all the sections of the proposed programme budget for the performance of the monitoring and evaluation functions

National Association of Corporate Directors (2000). Report of the NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on Performance Evaluation of Chief Executive Officers, Board and Directors.

Compliance by country offices with national execution and non governmental organization audit requirements is reflected in the annual performance evaluation of UNFPA Representatives.

The evaluation function expanded its scope in 2004 through reviews of organizational performance, as part of the mid term review of the MTSP, and testing of methodologies for country programme evaluations.

The whole issue of involving the citizens in the evaluation of the performance of public administration underpins the necessity to devise and sharpen bottom up approaches and methodologies for determining its quality.

Expresses its appreciation to the independent evaluation team for the evaluation report, and to the Government of Norway for its financial support for the evaluation

It was performance oriented, and therefore formed part of the panoply of evaluation instruments that included the mid term review, the programme performance reports addressed to the General Assembly, and the in depth evaluations of technical cooperation programmes.

A specific time frame for the operation of the centre will provide scope for monitoring and evaluation of the performance at the end of the period to determine whether the centre should be given another term.

At a practical level, these principles should guide the setting of priorities in public policy, programme designs, delivery of services and evaluation of government performance.

Periodic reviews and analysis of the performance data, client surveys conducted at regular intervals within the existing capacity, and real time feedback mechanisms on specific services provide a basis for the internal evaluation.

b. Parliamentary documentation biennial report on strengthening the role of evaluation (1) in depth evaluation reports (2) report of the Secretary General on the programme performance of the Organization for the biennium 2004 2005 (1) thematic evaluation reports on topics to be decided by the Committee for Programme and Coordination (2) triennial reviews of programmes on the law of the sea and ocean affairs and public administration, finance and development (2)

It therefore made specific proposals to strengthen the role and responsibility of the intergovernmental bodies for reviewing and applying the findings of the programme performance report of the Secretary General and evaluation reports for planning and policymaking.

Finally, the Unit concurs with the views of the Working Group on the importance of intergovernmental review of monitoring and evaluation products, as it has itself stressed that improving the performance of the Organization can be achieved only through the effective use of performance information and evaluation findings by all relevant bodies in the programme planning and decision making process.

The evaluation function provides analytical, structured and impartial feedback of project programme performance for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness of UNIDO services, for accountability to management, donors and counterparts and for learning lessons in support to organizational knowledge building.

OIOS is currently considering how to strengthen its in depth and thematic evaluation function and its response to ad hoc evaluation requests to ensure that intergovernmental bodies are provided with high quality professional and objective reports on the performance of programmes and activities.

7. Stresses the importance of ensuring that candidates have experience in at least one of the fields illustrated as follows oversight, audit, inspection, investigation, evaluation, finance, project evaluation, programme evaluation, human resources management, management, public administration, monitoring and or programme performance, as well as knowledge of the United Nations system and its role in international relations

It further welcomed the intention to better define performance indicators, especially in relation to achieving the Millennium Development Goals, and encouraged the Secretariat to include such indicators in the project documents so as to permit better monitoring and evaluation, as recommended by the Evaluation Group.