Senior Evaluation Officer

2 giorni fa

Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno
Job Title: Senior Evaluation Officer

FAO is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Evaluation Officer to join its Office of Evaluation (OED) at its headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Job Summary

The Senior Evaluation Officer will lead and manage evaluations of complex programmes, major operations, and themes, and will be responsible for promoting the use of evaluations to inform decision-making and improve results-based management within the Organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage evaluations of complex programmes, major operations, and themes
  • Compose, lead, and manage evaluation teams comprising of staff and consultants
  • Lead the preparation of evaluation reports, synthesis of evaluations, and related materials
  • Presents findings, conclusions, and recommendations of evaluation reports to management and the Governing Body
  • Promotes the use of evaluations to inform decision-making and improve results-based management
  • Manages quality assurance process, quality controls, and assists in quality enhancement of evaluations conducted by others
  • Keeps abreast of methodological developments in evaluation and leads and contributes to the development of evaluation methodologies and tools
  • Liaises and collaborates with other units of the Organization to promote results-based and evaluation culture and enhanced learning from evaluations
  • Liaises and collaborates with evaluation units of other United Nations organizations and professional evaluation bodies
  • Advises the Director in the planning and management of OED evaluations
Requirements
  • Advanced university degree in social sciences (such as economics, sociology, or psychology) with a focus on research/evaluation methods or in a life science with specific training in evaluation
  • Ten years of relevant experience in conducting and managing development evaluations at the global, regional, or country levels, including rigorous thematic and strategic evaluations
  • Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and Spanish or French
Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Leading, Engaging, and Empowering
  • Communication
  • Partnering and Advocating
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
  • Strategic Thinking
Technical/Functional Skills
  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is essential
  • A doctorate degree (Ph.D.) is highly desirable
  • Understanding and knowledge of FAO's portfolio of work
  • Extent and relevance of work experience conducting evaluations in substantive fields related to FAO's mission (agriculture, agrifood systems, climate change, nutrition, water, women's economic empowerment, and other areas in development and emergency settings) and in other key elements of FAO's Strategic Framework (such as private sector engagement, data and technologies, innovations)
  • Proven ability to deliver clear and concise reports and presentations (particularly to leadership) as demonstrated through a writing sample of a thematic or strategic evaluation conducted, a presentation based on that writing sample, and a brief justification for the writing sample selected
Additional Information

FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. Extension of fixed-term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances, and benefits, click on the following link: https://www.un.org/works/

Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grant for children, home leave travel, 30 working days of annual leave per year, pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, international health insurance, optional life insurance, and disability protection.

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes elements of family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and standards of conduct.

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