FAO recruits 01 Evaluation Officer (FAO Decentralized Offices)
FAO
Accra, Ghana
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description: 2202414
Evaluation Officer (FAO Decentralized Offices)
Closure Date: 20/Sep/2022, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: Regional Office for Africa (RAF)
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional Project
Grade Level: P-4
Primary Location: Ghana-Accra
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2009238
CCOG Code: 1A02
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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for Africa (RAF) is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO’s strategic response to regional priorities. RAF also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RAF develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).
The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.
The post is located in RAF, Accra, Ghana.
Reporting Lines
The Evaluation Officer (FAO Decentralized Offices) reports to the Regional Programme Leader, RAF under the technical and policy guidance of the Office of Evaluation (OED).
Technical Focus
Thematic and programme evaluations, decentralized evaluations, use of evaluation results and evaluation capacity development.
Key Results
Increased results accountability and lessons learning at the corporate and unit level.
Key Functions
• Plans, designs and manages decentralized evaluations ensuring submission of reports according to deadlines.
• Conducts quality control or assure decentralized evaluations.
• Takes measures to enhance the utilization as well as the ownership of evaluations in Decentralized Offices.
• Participates in developing, enhancing and testing evaluation methodologies, determining their applicability in different contexts, and keeps abreast of latest developments.
• Liaises with technical and operational divisions and offices to enhance the planning, design and utilization of decentralized evaluations.
• Manages post-evaluation communications, including lessons from evaluations, making them available to various stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required.
Specific Functions
Decentralized Evaluations planning, coordination and management:
• In collaboration with OED, reviews and agrees on evaluation plans and timelines for the completion of decentralized evaluations.
• Liaises with relevant country offices on the process, timelines, completion and launch of each decentralized evaluation.
• Coordinates and monitors the overall implementation of evaluation plans and reports to the regional senior management team and OED accordingly.
• Ensures budget and needed resources availability for each decentralized evaluation.
• Reviews relevant background documentation and liaises with project key informants to develop evaluation terms of reference (ToRs), including evaluation design and methodology.
• Identifies the evaluation team and launches their recruitment, in line with FAO processes and procedures.
• Applies OED evaluation policies, guidance and standards, and ensures Quality Assurance of evaluations by review and quality check of all deliverables of the evaluation team, including inception report, draft and final evaluation report.
• Oversees the completion of management response and dissemination of decentralized evaluation reports.
Communication, outreach and capacity development:
• Identifies, along with Country Office evaluation focal points and Regional Office representatives and in coordination with programme, strategic analysis and knowledge management teams, opportunities for communication and dissemination of relevant evaluation results.
• Organizes communication and knowledge sharing events in the region to promote use of evaluation results, in collaboration with the regional knowledge management teams.
• Gathers information on main lessons and recommendations for different topics and shares them with all concerned stakeholders either through webinars or specific presentations or syntheses.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of capacity building activities for evaluation focal points and other FAO actors involved in evaluation processes in the region.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in evaluation, agriculture, social and economic development or related fields.
• Seven years of relevant experience in conducting and managing development evaluations at the global, regional or country levels.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of experience in designing, planning, leading and conducting development evaluations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using evaluation methodologies and managing evaluation processes.
• Sound understanding of the functioning of UN agencies and the UN system is considered a strong asset.
• Previous experience with decentralization of the evaluation function in a UN organization is desirable.
• Analytical skills and ability to write clear and concise reports in English.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of French would be an asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL 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.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
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
• 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
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills;
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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