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Evaluation OfficerNew

FAORome,Italy
Position:ProfessionalDeadline:5 Oct 2026 (20 days left)Job ID:2601925Posted on:14 Sep 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

Support FAO's independent Office of Evaluation in evaluations that strengthen evidence, learning and results accountability. The officer will support programme and project evaluations, prepare reports and materials, improve methods and processes, conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, assure evaluation quality, collaborate with partners, and promote the use of findings across FAO.

Key Details

Department

Office of Evaluation

Position Details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

3 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Language Requirements

Required

English, Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support evaluations of programmes programme components and project clusters
  • Prepare evaluation reports and related briefs papers and presentations
  • Develop evaluation methodologies tools and corporate processes
  • Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative analyses and document reproducible work
  • Assure quality of evaluations and reports conducted by the team
  • Collaborate with FAO units UN evaluation bodies and multidisciplinary partners

Role Requirements

  • Advanced degree in research and evaluation methods, data science, economics, econometrics, geography, political science, public policy, sociology or statistics
  • Three years of relevant evaluation experience
  • Working English and intermediate knowledge of another official FAO language

Desired Criteria

  • PhD degree is highly desirable
  • Field experience in more than one location is desirable

Skills

Additional Information

  • Competitive compensation and benefits include allowances, leave, pension and health insurance

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from FAO Careers, on 14 Sep 2026.