Evaluation Specialist (Common Oceans Programme Evaluation)

The Office of Evaluation (OED) of FAO is seeking senior evaluators and subject-matter specialists to support the evaluation of the GEF-7 Common Oceans Programme and its child projects. The evaluation will assess programme-level results, coherence, integration, and the added value of the programmatic approach, including direct evaluation of child projects implemented by FAO.

Responsibilities

• Review relevant programme and child projects’ technical documentation.
• Contribute to evaluation design, inception reports and data-collection instruments.
• Develop theories of change and support learning activities and dissemination of evaluation results.
• Conduct interviews, consultations, field visits and technical assessments.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative evidence.
• Assess programme and child-projects’ performance including programme-level coherence, integration, results and monitoring and evaluation arrangements.
• Lead and/or contribute to the presentation and discussion of evaluation findings.
• Lead and/or contribute to the drafting of evaluation reports and other evaluation outputs.
• Prepare country studies and technical notes for inclusion in evaluation reports.
• Contribute to findings, conclusions, recommendations and stakeholder validation processes.
• Address comments from stakeholders and OED quality-assurance reviewers.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in evaluation, social sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, marine sciences, international development, public policy, economics or another field relevant to the assignment. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant and proven experience in evaluation and research including in technical area relevant to the GEF Common Oceans Programme.
• Working knowledge of English (level C).
• Demonstrated experience in conducting or contributing to complex thematic, programme, portfolio, country or project evaluations.
• Experience in one or more thematic areas covered by the Common Oceans Programme including regional fisheries management organizations, international and regional ocean governance, sustainable fisheries management, integrated ecosystem and precautionary approaches, fisheries monitoring and tackling illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, marine governance and ecosystem-based management, capacity building, knowledge management, partnerships and private-sector engagement related to sustainable marine resource management.
• Experience with Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects and programmes, including familiarity with GEF International Waters.
• Proven knowledge of research and evaluation methods, including Theory of Change, results frameworks, result-based management, and monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as assessment of institutional and environmental outcomes.
• Experience in international cooperation and multi-stakeholder settings.
• Experience conducting or contributing to evaluations of GEF-financed interventions is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• For senior evaluator role, demonstrated experience leading complex evaluations and multidisciplinary teams is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of another FAO official language is an asset.
• Experience in GEF project design, monitoring and/or evaluation is an asset.
• Inclusion of Motivation Letter containing information on evaluation specialist or subject-matter specialist preference, thematic and evaluation expertise, regional and country experience, language skills, availability for field missions, and potential conflicts of interest.
• Candidates must disclose any previous or current involvement in the design or implementation of the activities covered by the relevant evaluation to avoid conflicts of interest.
• Adherence to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

Skills

• Evaluation Methodologies
• Research Methods
• Theory of Change
• Results Frameworks
• Result-Based Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Programme Evaluation
• Portfolio Evaluation
• Project Evaluation
• Thematic Evaluations
• Environmental Outcomes Assessment
• Institutional Outcomes Assessment
• Sustainable Fisheries Management
• Regional Fisheries Management
• International Ocean Governance
• Ecosystem-Based Management
• Capacity Building
• Knowledge Management
• Partnership Engagement
• Private Sector Engagement
• GEF Project Evaluation
• International Cooperation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

Languages

English