Vacancy announcement number: 1111
Date of issue: 30/10/2012
Deadline for applications: 09/01/2013
Office of Evaluation
Organizational unit:
Level:D-2
Duty station: Rome
Duration
of Assignment: 6 years - non renewable
1. Organisational Context
The International Fund for
Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an International Financial Institution and a
Specialized United Nations Agency whose mission is to enable poor rural people
to overcome poverty. IFAD's headquarters is in Rome, Italy, and its staff work
with poor rural people, their governments, communities and organizations in
more than 90 countries to develop and finance programmes and projects aimed at
increasing rural productivity and incomes.Read more
The Independent Office of
Evaluation for IFAD (IOE) evaluates IFAD-funded projects and programmes to
assess what works and what doesn't, and to determine how far IFAD's policies
and strategies are successful in tackling poverty alleviation in rural areas.
IOE's evaluation is based on a coherent set of evaluation methodologies. In
identifying key insights and recommendations drawn from evaluation findings,
IOE is also concerned, in keeping with IFAD's disclosure policy, with
communicating and sharing IFAD's knowledge and experience of rural and
agricultural development with a wider audience. Recipients of IOE's evaluation
knowledge include IFAD Management and staff, the Evaluation Committee, the
Executive Board, government officials and project staff in the field, as well as
the public at large.
2. Purpose of Position
Reporting directly to the
Executive Board of IFAD and in collaboration with the IFAD management, the IOE
Director will be responsible at the highest level for promoting accountability
and learning in IFAD, and for improving the performance of the IFAD's operations
and policies.
The main purpose of the position
is to ensure that evaluation contributes to IFAD's strategy by bringing an
independent perspective to the assessment of progress in relation to IFAD's
mission, and to play a catalytic role by contributing feedback for learning and
promoting accountability to improve the performance of the Fund's operations
and policies. The Fund uses this knowledge to develop even more effective
pro-poor instruments and policies, to better enable the rural poor to empower
themselves and overcome their poverty.
3. Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and manage IOE as an effective,
efficient and independent evaluation function of IFAD;
Develop operational policies, strategies
and related instruments to enhance the independence and effectiveness of the
independent evaluation function;
Ensure high-quality professional work by
instituting the necessary enabling environment for and coaching of IOE staff,
and setting quality standards for IOE outputs;
Oversee the quality control of IOE
evaluation deliverables;
Formulate and implement the annual work
programme and budget, reporting directly to the Executive Board on evaluation
issues;
Communicate evaluation results to partners
and the general public;
Ensure that evaluation knowledge and
lessons are fed in a timely manner into key IFAD processes for the formulation
of policies, strategies and operations;
Promote dialogue and exchanges with the
management, senior IFAD officials and Executive Board members on evaluation
issues of critical importance to IFAD;
Assist IFAD's operations and partner
countries in their evaluation capacity development; and
Represent IFAD in the United Nations
Evaluation Group and the Evaluation Co-operation Group of the multilateral
development banks.
4. Qualifications and Skills Required
Education and Experience
Advanced university degree (Master's or
equivalent) in a field related to IFAD's work; doctorate level degree would be
desirable.
At least twenty (20) years - of which at least 8 years at a senior level - of substantive experience
in formulation, analysis and evaluation of development programmes and policies
especially those supported by International Financial Institutions, the United
Nations or other multilateral development agencies.
Experience in leading, supervising and
managing large teams of people with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds,
preferably in an international and intergovernmental setting.
Successful track record in building
partnerships with various stakeholders.
Work experience in developing countries
(other than home country) in the analysis and evaluation of development
programmes is desirable.
Experience in the analysis of agricultural
and rural development issues and international level is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with governing bodies of
multilateral institutions or similar governance entities is desirable.
Technical/Functional and Managerial Competencies
Knowledge of methodologies used among
international development agencies for programme and project evaluation and
analysis, including impact analysis.
Propensity for innovation and change and
results-oriented decision making ability, with an aptitude for developing
practical solutions for operational challenges.
Visionary: ability to promote and model
vision and values; build support for mandate toward achieving a vision; and
inspire others to translate vision and values into day-to day activities and
behaviours.
Leader: ability to provide others within a
clear direction; inspire staff members to perform their duties willingly,
competently and enthusiastically; imaginatively direct, guide, and influence
goals by mediating between individuals and the organization in such a manner
that both gain maximum satisfaction; lead by example and talent; and perform a
directing role and exert influence over others.
Negotiator and Communicator: ability to
clarify situations by exploring all parties¿ needs, concerns and positions;
facilitate by structuring interactions towards productive conclusions,
affirming what was heard and decided, encouraging expression and debate,
gauging acceptance of solutions, fostering conflict resolution and seeking
win-win solutions; and engage audiences, commanding attention and respect and
inspiring credibility.
Languages and Other Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
skills in English, and the ability to prepare coherent and convincing strategic
analyses. Knowledge in at least one other official IFAD language (Arabic,
French and Spanish) is desirable.
5. Other Information
Applicants should note that IFAD
staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the
President of IFAD, and they may be assigned by him/her to any of the activities
of IFAD, including field assignments and/or rotation within IFAD.
IFAD reserves the right to
appoint a candidate at the appropriate grade commensurate with experience and
knowledge.
Interested candidates are
requested to apply by completing IFAD's Personal History Form (PHF) in English.
A separate CV may be attached if you so desire, only as a supplement and NOT a
substitute to the PHF. The application should be made through the online system
only. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY the instructions in 'How to Apply' before you
start.
In the interest of making most
cost effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to
applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive
any feedback within three months should consider their application
unsuccessful.
Candidates may be required to
take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in
interviews.
IFAD is committed to achieving
diversity and is seeking a balanced workforce from IFAD's member states. Women
are particularly encouraged to apply.
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