Evaluation Officer P4 - Rome, Italy

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Are you a seasoned Evaluation Officer interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted before Friday July 14, 2023 (11:59 CET).

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN US?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

We are seeking to fill the position of Evaluation Officer at the P4 level, based in the Office of Evaluation (OEV) at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy. This position reports to a Senior Evaluation Officer Head of Unit for centralized evaluations within OEV.

The Office of Evaluation (OEV) is an independent evaluation function within WFP. The Evaluation Policy, Charter, and Corporate Evaluation Strategy together constitute the governance framework for the WFP evaluation function within the wider oversight arrangements established by the Executive Board.

The evaluation function plays a key role in strengthening WFP’s contribution to ending global hunger. As outlined in the WFP Evaluation Policy, the evaluation function aims to embed evaluation into the heart of an organizational culture of accountability and learning, ensuring that evaluation is planned and budgeted for, and evaluation findings are comprehensively incorporated into all WFP’s policies, strategies and programmes. Evaluations provide WFP decision-makers and all stakeholders with independent assessment of results for accountability and learning and enable WFP to better respond to the needs and expectations of the populations it serves.

OEV’s workplan includes a variety of centralized evaluations aiming for a comprehensive and balanced evaluation coverage and OEV strives for innovation and improvement in evaluation quality and relevance, strategic evaluation partnerships and strengthening WFP’s culture of learning as well as facilitating evidence-based decision-making.

JOB PURPOSE

The main role of this Evaluation Officer will be to manage country strategy plan evaluations, aiming to generate independent, credible and useful evaluation evidence by assessing the performance and results of WFP country strategic plans.

The Evaluation Officer may be asked to manage other types (policy, synthesis, joint) of evaluations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Drawing on latest evaluation practice, manage evaluation processes and budgets from preparation and design through to completion to ensure the production of independent, credible evaluative evidence that meets high professional standards in line with UN norms and standards and codes of conduct for evaluation in the UN system, embodied in WFP’s Evaluation Quality Assurance System (EQAS)
• Source, hire and supervise external consultants to ensure the production of evaluations that meet EQAS requirements.
• Engage stakeholder groups, both internal and external to WFP, appropriately in the evaluation process and manage communications.
• Contribute to application of the normative framework, quality support and assessment mechanisms.
• Promote WFP’s evaluation culture of accountability and learning through analyzing evidence and lessons;
• Contribute to strengthening use of evaluative evidence through preparation and dissemination of innovative evidence products; preparation of syntheses and summaries of evaluation findings, conclusions and recommendations; and prepare presentations of these, tailoring messages to specific audiences and platforms, and working with internal and external stakeholders to enhance learning from and use of evaluation evidence in policy, programme and project design.
• Act as focal point within Office of Evaluation for a particular technical theme and/or WFP region, keeping abreast of relevant developments in that technical and/or geographical area and providing relevant evaluation advice and feedback.
• Participate and represent Office of Evaluation in external professional forums and networks and internal collaboration on evaluation issues.
• Work closely together with and contribute to the United Nations Evaluation Group.
• Participate in WFP internal evaluation expertise groups to enable sharing of experience and development of good practice.
• Manage research analysts, junior staff members, providing coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
• Effectively mainstream cross-cutting issues (equity, gender, inclusion of persons with disability, human rights, humanitarian principles, protection, accountability to affected population) into WFP evaluation processes.
• Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
• Other as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Advanced University degree in International Development, Economics, Social Science or other relevant field, or First University degree with an additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8 years’ of relevant professional experience both in the field and in Headquarters in international development or humanitarian work, evaluation and/or policy studies
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing and/or conducting evaluations such as: country strategic plan / country programme evaluations, thematic evaluations, policy evaluations, outcome level evaluations, inter-agency and joint programme level evaluations in diverse humanitarian and/or development contexts.
• Knowledge and understanding of evaluation methodologies and tools as well as evaluation practices, concepts, and principles.

LANGUAGE:

• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).

MORE ABOUT YOU

• Experience in evaluation quality assurance and assessment mechanisms.
• In-depth, up-to-date understanding and knowledge of global issues relevant to WFP’s mandate and the implications for evaluation policy and practice to achieve Agenda 2030.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth, up-to-date understanding and knowledge of advancing international professional evaluation standards.
• Excellent analytical skills; string grasp of methodological and operational dimensions and the ability to link corporate and country level issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Applies Strategic Thinking

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
• Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
• The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable)
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.