Evaluation Officer (Impact Evaluation) P4, Rome, ItalyDEADLINE 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 WFPThe 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.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).The position is based in Rome, Italy and reports to the Head of the Impact Evaluation Unit, in WFP's Office of Evaluation.THE ROLEYour 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, oversee the collection and analysis of data, and the preparation of evaluation reports and other materials for dissemination.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.Produce and coordinate the effective communications of WFP impact evaluation activities and outputs, in collaboration with OEV's communications team.Build impact evaluation capacity of IEU and WFP staff through development and delivery of trainings and events.Liaise with counterparts from other academic and UN organizations as well as professional evaluation bodies to discuss impact evaluation issues.Participate in WFP internal evaluation expertise groups and contribute to the sharing of experience and development of good practices.Manage select Impact Evaluation Unit staff and consultants, supporting them to achieve high performance.Guide the effective reporting of OEV impact evaluation activities, including financial monitoring and partnerships.Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEEducation: 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.MORE ABOUT YOU: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.Experience with data management, including de-identifying, cleaning, encrypting, storing, and making secure transfers.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.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 CONDITIONSThis is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
Mobility is a core contractual requirement in WFP.
This position is classified as "non-rotational".
The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONWe 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.Please contact us at ****** in case you face any challenges with submitting your application.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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