Evaluations Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of extreme weather. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of eradicating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security globally. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and communities. The organization has received numerous accolades for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts worldwide. WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Overview:
The Evaluations Officer position at WFP Tajikistan involves conducting a comprehensive final review of the US Government funded Tajikistan Food Security Safety Net Activity, which spans from November 2022 to April 202

• This role is crucial in assessing the effectiveness and sustainability of the program, which includes components such as unconditional food assistance, cash-for-assets, and livelihood support. The officer will be responsible for developing a robust evaluation methodology, conducting field visits, and engaging with stakeholders to gather qualitative and quantitative data. The position requires a strong analytical mindset to triangulate evidence and provide actionable recommendations for future programming. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the evaluation process is inclusive, ethical, and aligned with WFP's commitment to gender equality and disability inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Evaluations Officer will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including: reviewing project documents and existing monitoring data; developing the evaluation methodology, including the evaluation matrix and sampling approach; conducting field visits and key informant interviews; facilitating focus group discussions and structured observations; analyzing existing quantitative data without conducting new household surveys; triangulating evidence on targeting, delivery, outcomes, and implementation efficiency; integrating considerations of gender equality and disability inclusion throughout the evaluation process; validating findings with stakeholders; and preparing clear conclusions, lessons learned, and prioritized recommendations with proposed timeframes. The officer will also be expected to deliver an inception report, conduct stakeholder consultations, and produce a final report along with an executive summary and presentation of findings.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in relevant fields such as Evaluation, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Food Security, International Development, or Environmental Sciences. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with substantial relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of three years of professional experience in the humanitarian or development sector, with proven expertise in conducting independent project evaluations or final reviews. Experience in designing and implementing mixed-method evaluations, particularly in the context of food security and resilience-building programs, is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in fields related to evaluation, development studies, economics, public policy, social sciences, agriculture, food security, international development, or environmental sciences. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by significant relevant professional experience. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of humanitarian and development evaluations and for effectively analyzing data and drawing conclusions.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of professional experience in the humanitarian or development field. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in conducting independent evaluations or final reviews of development and humanitarian programs. Proven experience in designing and implementing mixed-method evaluations, including both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, is crucial. Familiarity with food security, resilience-building, livelihoods, social protection, and climate adaptation programs is strongly desired, as it will enhance the candidate's ability to assess the effectiveness of the programs being evaluated.

Languages:
Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory, with strong report-writing and presentation skills. Fluency in Tajik is also required for conducting interviews, focus group discussions, and stakeholder consultations in the field. A working knowledge of Russian is highly desirable, as it may facilitate communication with a broader range of stakeholders and enhance the evaluation process.

Additional Notes:
This position is a consultancy role with a contract duration that aligns with the evaluation timeline, specifically from the inception phase through to the final reporting phase. The role is expected to be full-time during the evaluation period, with a total of 70 days allocated for various phases of the evaluation process. WFP is committed to recruiting both nationally and internationally, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates. The compensation package will be competitive and in accordance with WFP's terms and conditions. WFP emphasizes the importance of providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.