Evaluation Officer (Impact Evaluation) – P4

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7 September 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

 

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 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 organization 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.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

 

WHY JOIN WFP? 

• 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 training, 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 the 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 of this vacancy announcement).

 

WFP’s evaluation function is an independent 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.

 

Impact evaluations are managed and conducted by OEV’s Impact Evaluation Unit upon the request of country offices (demand-led) and undertaken during programme implementation over multiple years. As per the WFP Evaluation Policy, impact evaluations measure changes in development outcomes of interest for a target population that can be attributed to a specific programme or policy through a credible counterfactual. WFP impact evaluations use randomized controlled trials (RCT) or other experimental research designs.

 

Impact evaluations are mainly aligned with corporate evidence priorities through multi-country “windows”. Windows are managed by window coordinators, who ensure consistency in data collection and analysis across country contexts. New programmes, technologies, and data sources present great opportunities for WFP to harness the full potential of impact evaluation as a tool for learning. The Impact Evaluation Unit works closely with regional bureaus, country offices, academic institutions, and other UN partners.

 

The position is based in Rome, Italy and reports to the Head of the Impact Evaluation Unit, in WFP’s Office of Evaluation.

 

THE ROLE

 

Your role will be to provide rigorous, independent, and credible impact evaluation evidence. Reporting to the Head of Impact Evaluation Unit, you will help to ensure impact evaluations use rigorous methods to meet the highest quality standards and contribute to decision making and global evidence.  

 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Manage and guide Impact Evaluation (IE) teams to produce independent, credible impact evaluation evidence that meets the highest academic standards, ensuring alignment with UN norms and codes of conduct.
• Manage high-profile and complex impact evaluations (i.e., as Principal Investigator or co-Principal Investigator), ensuring rigorous design, preparation and execution of all related activities (e.g. design registration etc.), oversee the collection and analysis of data (qualitative and quantitative), and the preparation of evaluation reports and other materials for dissemination in line with the Impact Evaluation Quality Assurance System (IEQAS).
• Keep abreast of methodological developments in research, data science, and evaluation, ensuring the appropriate use of new and innovative methodologies and tools in WFP’s impact evaluations.
• Provide quality assurance for WFP impact evaluations managed by the IE unit at each phase, including planning, preparation, inception, analysis, and reporting to ensure that evaluations are conducted in alignment with established protocols and best practices.
• Produce and coordinate the effective communications of WFP impact evaluation activities and outputs, in collaboration with OEV’s communications team ensuring that communications are strategically aligned with WFP’s goals, effectively disseminating findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Build impact evaluation capacity of IEU and WFP staff through development and delivery of trainings and events, under the overarching framework defined by WFP’s Evaluation Capacity Development Strategy.
• Liaise with the counterparts from other academic and UN organizations as well as professional evaluation bodies to discuss impact evaluation issues. Foster collaborative relationships, share insights, and stay informed on best practices and emerging trends in impact evaluation.
• Participate in WFP internal evaluation expertise groups and contributing to the sharing of experience and development of good practices.
• Manage select Impact Evaluation Unit staff and consultants, supporting them to achieve high performance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
• Guide the effective reporting of OEV impact evaluation activities, including financial monitoring and partnerships to support informed decision-making.
• Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
• Other as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Education: A doctoral degree (PhD) in academic disciplines relevant to impact evaluation (e.g., evaluation, economics, political science, development studies, etc.), or a master’s degree with additional years of research and rigorous impact evaluation experience.

Experience: A minimum of 8 years of technical leadership experience in rigorous impact evaluation (e.g. RCTs) within an international organization, development agency, academia, government or the private or non-profit sectors

 

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:

You have:

• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods used for identifying and measuring impacts and cost-effectiveness.
• Proficiency in using statistical analysis software packages, including Stata and/or R, is essential.
• Experience with data management, including de-identifying, cleaning, encrypting, storing, and making secure transfers is essential.
• Fully computer-literate with excellent skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and database management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively in diverse teams.
• Experience working with academic, civil society, private sector, NGO and/or government partners in countries where development and/or humanitarian projects are delivered is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and visual.

 

ADDITIONAL / NICE TO HAVE: 

• Experience effectively translating between academics and practitioners is highly desirable.
• Experience managing research or evaluation budgets, contributing to funding proposals, and overseeing timely payments is desirable.
• Significant experience providing impact evaluation specific guidance, training and capacity support is desirable.

 

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 wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

 

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

 

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

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 wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

 

 

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

 

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