Evaluation Consultants (Team leader and team member for the final evaluation of the second phase of the “Monitoring and Analysing Food and Agricultural Policies” Programme)
Home Based - May require travel
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Home Based - May require travel
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Nutrition
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Project and Programme Management
- Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
- Managerial positions
- OED
- Closing Date: Closed
IMPORTANT NOTICE\: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization
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Organizational Setting The Office of Evaluation (OED) of the United Nations of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is launching an independent evaluation of the second phase of the “Monitoring and Analysing Food and Agricultural Policies” Programme (MAFAP). MAFAP was launched in 2009 with the objective of supporting governments to identify and assess options for reforming food and agricultural policies. In its first phase (2009-2014), MAFAP collaborated with government institutions and research organizations to conduct policy and public expenditure analysis of various agricultural value chains. In its second phase (2015-2021), MAFAP is building on these partnerships and evidences to support policy reforms. Specific activities include\:
MAFAP is an umbrella programme funded by multiple donors, i.e. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Government of Germany, and the United States Agency for International Development. Its second phase is being implemented in 15 countries located in Southern Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The evaluation will take place between August 2020 and May 2021. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, it will be divided into two parts\: i) remote data collection and presentation of preliminary results (August – November 2020); and ii) country case studies and presentation of final results (January – May 2021). OED is looking for qualified evaluators to compose the evaluation team. Reporting Lines The consultants will work under the direct supervision of the Evaluation Manager and under the overall responsibility of the Director of the Office of Evaluation (OED). Technical Focus OED is seeking an evaluation team leader and an evaluation team member with a collective knowledge and expertise in the following fields\:
Tasks and responsibilities
The team leader will lead the evaluation process, including data collection, analysis, and report writing. S/he will bear overall responsibility for implementing the evaluation methodology and delivering the evaluation products. S/he will also coordinate the work of the team member, i.e. delegate tasks, assign responsibilities and manage the quality of the deliverables. Her/his mandate derives from, and must fully comply with, the overall Terms of Reference for the evaluation. Selected candidates will receive individual Terms of Reference specifying their roles. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements Team Leader
Team Member
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
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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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