Job Description

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2202072 Evaluation Consultant Job Posting: 24/Jul/2022 Closure Date: 07/Aug/2022, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: OEDD Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level: N/A Primary Location: Indonesia Duration: 30 working days spread over 2 months Post Number: N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

The evaluation is part of the Indicative Rolling work plan for evaluations endorsed by the FAO Programme Committee at its 132nd session. In accordance with the work plan, the evaluation of FAO’s support to life on land (SDG 15), is to be presented to the Programme Committee at its Spring session in 2023. The main purpose of this evaluation is to provide FAO management and governing bodies with an objective assessment of the contributions made by FAO towards achieving the SDG15. The evaluation analysis will include country-based studies to be performed by local evaluation consultants. The FAO Office of Evaluation (OED) will identify suitable evaluation consultants with the support of FAO country representation offices in selected countries.

Reporting Lines

The evaluation consultant would perform his/her duties under the direct supervision of the Evaluation Manager and the Senior Evaluation Officer of the FAO Office of Evaluation.

Technical Focus

The overall objective of the evaluation of FAO’s contributions towards SDG15 is to assess the extent to which FAO is adopting a coherent, transformative and collaborative approach in support of SDG15. This would include:

• Assessing the relevance and effectiveness of FAO’s past and present work in SDG15-related areas and identify good practices that could be expanded and/or potential areas for improvement.
• Assessing the FAO’s role and its comparative strengths and weaknesses in delivering support to Member Nations in achieving the SDG15, and the institutional capacities, processes and programming of FAO that effectively contribute towards achievement of SDG15 targets;
• Provide relevant and timely input into the decision-making on formulation of the FAO’s programmes and delivery mechanisms towards enhancing FAO’s capacity to plan, deliver, track and communicate its support to SDG 15;
• Exploring potential areas for collaboration in order to forge inclusive and innovative partnerships in support of SDG 15, including with private sector and civil society actors.

The evaluation will rely on multiple sources for data collection and mixed-methods for analysis, validation and triangulation of evidence against the evaluation questions. This would include: a) review of documents produced by FAO and partners; b) synthesis of evidence from prior evaluations on SDG 15-related areas; c) semi-structured interviews with FAO staff and external stakeholders; d) survey with FAO staff and external stakeholders; e) in-depth country case studies; and f) workshops for data analysis and validation.

Tasks and responsibilities

The consultant selected will undertake the following tasks:

• Review key documentation and scientific literature related to FAO contributions towards SDG 15;
• Develop the methodological approach, based on the evaluation Terms of Reference;
• Develop evaluation tools, including questionnaires, check-lists and interview protocols;
• Lead country-level data collection and analysis and undertake visits to relevant project sites;
• Author country case study and relevant parts of the evaluation report in their respective areas of expertise; and
• Support the Evaluation Manager in finalizing the evaluation report.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree (only for Consultants) in sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, environmental management, sustainable management of natural resources (land, forests, ecosystems), agricultural research, innovation in agriculture, or other relevant areas;
• At least 5 years of relevant evaluation experience, preferably with international development organizations;
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Bahasa Indonesia, and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other FAO languages. For PSA one FAO language level C and Bahasa Indonesia is required.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Substantial understanding of the 2030 Agenda and of the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Significant experience in SDG15-related thematic areas, including, but not limited to conservation of biodiversity; sustainable use of ecosystems; sustainable forest and land management; environmental protection and climate change adaptation; sustainable food and agriculture, fisheries, and livestock production; gender, youth and social inclusion issues;
• Proven ability for holistic thinking, capacity to balance specialized expertise with generalist skills, and an understanding of trade-offs and synergies between equity, sustainability, social and economic development.
• Previous experience in conducting or participating in thematic and strategic evaluations.
• Effective communication and team working skills, i.e. active listening, ability to speak and write in a clear and concise manner, reliability in meeting commitments.
• Familiarity and prior experience in relevant thematic areas, including, but not limited to conservation of biodiversity, including all aspects of biodiversity, (e.g. biodiversity and agriculture, crop and livestock genetic diversity, etc.); sustainable use of ecosystems; sustainable forest and land management; environmental protection and climate change adaptation; sustainable food and agriculture, fisheries, and livestock production; gender, youth and social inclusion issues.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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