Evaluation Manager and Evaluation Analyst

Home Based - May require travel

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Home Based - May require travel
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Managerial positions
- OEDD
Closing Date: Closed

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations

depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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Organizational Setting

The Office of Evaluation (OED) of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is looking for international consultants to join the Project Evaluation Team, as Evaluation Manager (1) and Evaluation Analyst (1). The Project Evaluation Team is in charge of coordinating, monitoring and managing all project evaluations carried out by OED, and liaising with donors on issues related to project evaluations.

Reporting Lines

The consultants will work under the direct supervision of the Project Evaluation Team coordinator and under the overall responsibility of the Director of the Office of Evaluation (OED).

Technical Focus

Candidates applying for the Evaluation Manager position should have prior experience in managing evaluation, preferably in the rural development, food security or agriculture sector.

Candidates applying for the Evaluation Analyst position should have prior experience in M&E, programme management or evaluation, preferably in the rural development, food security or agriculture sector

Tasks and responsibilities

Evaluation Managers (1 consultant)

Evaluation managers will be assigned specific project evaluations, based on the PET planning as well as according to language and technical expertise required. For each project evaluation, the Evaluation Manager will\:

Prepare the evaluation Terms of Reference according to OED project evaluation guidelines;
Select, recruit and supervise the project evaluation team;
Prepare a budget for the evaluation
Liaise with the project team and project stakeholders to explain the process and ensure that all actors take part in the evaluation exercises
In some cases, participate in the evaluation as a team member
Provide guidance to the evaluation team and ensure that quality standards are respected, according to the OED evaluation procedures
Comment, review and disseminate the evaluation report
Participate in OED’s internal meetings;
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the OED Director or the Project Evaluation Team Coordinator.

Evaluation Analyst (1 consultant)

Assist project evaluation team members with the planning and monitoring of project evaluations
Ensure that information regarding completed, ongoing and planned project evaluations is regularly updated in the system
Liaise with project teams to confirm timing of the evaluations
Regularly update information regarding Evaluation Managers availability
Assist Evaluation Managers on specific project evaluations with data analysis, logistical arrangements and/or reporting
Participate in OED’s internal meetings;
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the OED Director or the Project Evaluation Team Coordinator.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree in sustainable agricultural development, agricultural economics, environmental science, development studies, social sciences, organizational development, or related disciplines  
At least 2 years of relevant experience in conducting evaluations or managing projects (Evaluation Manager)
At least 1 year of experience in project management, project design, or M&E (Evaluation Analyst)
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of Spanish or French

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in a developing country
Knowledge of FAO and the UN
Strong analytical and research skills
Previous experience in conducting/taking part in evaluations of GEF-funded projects.  
Stakeholder engagement, facilitation skills and Interviewing skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: iRecruitment@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/