Evaluation Specialist – Common Oceans Programme

FAO; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO is seeking qualified consultants for the Office of Evaluation to support evaluation design, data collection, and dissemination of results from international fisheries and marine biodiversity programmes. The role requires experience with Theory of Change, results frameworks, and multi-stakeholder evaluations.

The consultant will work remotely, contribute to country studies and technical notes, and assist in stakeholder validation and quality assurance processes. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in evaluation or related field; bachelor's with two additional years of relevant experience acceptable.
• At least 5 years of relevant evaluation experience.
• Working knowledge of English (level C).

Responsibilities

• Review programme and project documentation and contribute to evaluation design and data collection tools.
• Develop theories of change and support learning activities and dissemination of results.
• Conduct interviews, consultations, field visits and technical assessments.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative evidence and assess programme performance.
• Draft evaluation reports, country studies and technical notes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in evaluation or related field

IAU/UNESCO-recognized degree or equivalent

Job description

FAO is seeking qualified consultants for the Office of Evaluation to support evaluation design, data collection, and dissemination of results from international fisheries and marine biodiversity programmes. The role requires experience with Theory of Change, results frameworks, and multi-stakeholder evaluations.

The consultant will work remotely, contribute to country studies and technical notes, and assist in stakeholder validation and quality assurance processes. Fluency in English is required.