Evaluation Officer (Decentralized Offices)

Reporting Lines

The Evaluation Officer (Decentralized Offices) reports to a more senior Evaluation Officer in OED.

Technical Focus

Evaluations.

Key Results

Planning, designing, conducting and promoting the use of evaluations, thereby contributing to enhanced results-accountability to the Director-General and the Governing Bodies, and enriched learning by the Organization; and improved results-based management.

Key Functions

Designs and conducts evaluations of projects, programmes, and thematic or geographic areas focused on measuring impacts.

Prepares evaluation reports and related materials, such as briefs, papers, and presentations.

Applies (and enforces in others) rigorous analytical thinking in leading/conducting analyses (qualitative and quantitative) and preparing dissemination materials (reports, papers and journal articles, presentations, and so on).

Ensures the quality of the work conducted or managed, including reports and presentations, and assists in quality enhancement of evaluations conducted by others.

Presents findings, conclusions and recommendations of evaluation reports to relevant audiences.

Promotes the use of evaluations so that their results are taken into account for the design and implementation of strategies, programmes and projects.

Keeps abreast of methodological developments in evaluation and contributes to the development of evaluation methodologies and tools.

Participates actively and productively in multidisciplinary evaluation teams, often with internal and external partners.

Effectively liaises with other units of the Organization with a view to promoting results-based and evaluation culture, and enhanced learning from evaluations.

Performs other duties as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree focused on research and evaluation methods and in one of the following fields: data science, economics, econometrics, geography, political science, public policy, sociology, or statistics.

Five years of relevant experience in conducting and managing development evaluations at the global, regional or country levels.

Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Ph.D. degree is highly desirable.

Extent and relevance of technical expertise in leading and conducting impact evaluations (that is, using designs that establish cause and effect relationships rigorously) and designing and analysing panel surveys, as demonstrated by at least three publications in peer-reviewed journals.

List of peer-reviewed publications must be uploaded as a separate document and excluding articles published in predatory journals (document #1 to be uploaded).

Proven ability to deliver clear and concise reports and presentations as demonstrated through a writing sample of an impact evaluation conducted (document #2 to be uploaded), a brief justification/rationale for the writing sample selected (document #3 to be uploaded), a presentation based on that writing sample (document #4 to be uploaded), and a cover letter (document #5 to be uploaded).

Work experience in multiple locations or areas, particularly in field positions, as well as in fields related to FAO's mission (such as agriculture, nutrition, emergency and resilience, climate mitigation and resilience, and others), is highly desirable - as demonstrated in the CV (document #6 to be uploaded).

Analytical skills and ability to write clear and concise reports in English.

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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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. 
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICEA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
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 protectionFAO 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
• standards of conduct______________________________________________________________________________________________________