Information Specialist

Job Posting: 28/Aug/2024
Closure Date: 11/Sep/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FNPSE
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: WBGS-East Jerusalem
Duration: 11 Months, extendable
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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

The FAO Coordination Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip (WBGS) Programme implements the Country Programming Framework for Palestine to enhance the wellbeing of Palestinian people by making the agrifood system more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable in alignment with national policies and strategies and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF).

Reporting Lines

The Information Specialist will work under the overall supervision and guidance of the FAO WBSG Head of Office, the technical supervision of the Economist and the direct supervision of the Head of Programme.

Technical Focus

The position is designed to support the functions of the MEAL including data processing and analysis to inform and assess programme implementation. The overall assignment is envisaged to analyze project-generated data including PDMs, baselines and endlines as well as others. Additionally, the assignment is envisaged to contribute to Ad-hoc Analysis to provide evidence on impact, lessons learning and best practices.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Contributes to the M&E plan to monitor and evaluate the project progress in terms of results (outputs, outcomes), allowing to guide and improve the project implementation strategy and generates learning, while facilitating the involvement of different actors of the project.
• Assists in analysis and reporting on program implementation, including post-distribution monitoring, with a view to monitor progress, outputs and measure success relevant to the project.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of surveys.
• Performs analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Contributes to M&E reports and any other relevant information.
• Performs any other duties as may be required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced University degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Social Sciences or related field. A bachelor’s degree with 2 years of additional experience may be considered as equivalent.
• At least one year of relevant experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and programming.
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning in humanitarian, development and peace programmes/settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methodologies and technologies relevant to MEAL practice.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) findings into programming decision-making products.
• Ability to travel across the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

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/
For more information, visit the FAO employment website
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
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT