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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
24 July 2022
Recruitment Completed
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POST
Call for Candidates (Independent External Evaluation of the Approach to Projects)
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GRADE
TBD
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DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Short-term
6 months
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
Regional Strategy Division, Regional Strategy Office
Member Services and Development Department
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WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The WMO is looking for:
An experienced evaluator to evaluate the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) approach to projects. WMO has a continuously growing project portfolio and the overall intent of the evaluation is to deliver recommendations that will guide the WMO Secretariat's future approach to projects. The evaluation will provide an opportunity to assess the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and fiduciary risks of the current approach, and the outcomes will inform the development of a strategy on the future scope and scale of WMO projects, if required.
More detailed information can be found in https://wmoomm.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/GS-HumanResources/EWblaTsZC-JFg8surRk89I8Bri3x56jgi4oQm00EO5nggA?e=8ePeRT
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Programme Officer, Regional Strategy Division, Regional Strategy Office, Member Services and Development Department, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Prepares an inception report that includes a workplan outlining the approach to the evaluation;
2. Conceptualizes and develops an evaluation methodology in close consultation with WMO;
3. Conducts interviews and field visits at WMO HQ and in identified countries and regions (to be finalized with WMO on commencement of assignment);
4. Prepares draft evaluation report with summary recommendations
5. Participates in key meetings with key stakeholders including the Project Management Board.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
At least a degree.
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Experience
A minimum of 10 years' experience in design, management and evaluation of project development, designing evaluation tools, conducting desk reviews and evaluation missions, drafting of evaluation reports.
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Other requirements
Experience in evaluations of UN programmes and projects, the World Bank or any other international organization;
Experience in one or more of the technical areas of weather, water, climate, Disaster Risk Reduction, strategic planning and development programming would be desirable;
Experience and knowledge of Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States;
Ability/experience to facilitate consultation workshops;
Knowledge of gender and vulnerability issues is also preferable
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
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This consultancy will be for six months. Remuneration will be based on experience.
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Additional Information:
Candidates intending to submit an Expression of Interest must supply the following information by email with a subject header “External Evaluation of WMO’s approach to projects” to Ms. Donna Pierre at dpierre@wmo.int
1) Cover letter with the following information: A description of how their skills, qualifications and experience are relevant to the requirements of the assignment; A list of previous evaluations relevant to this assignment's context and subject; A statement confirming their availability to conduct the assignment and the budget (please indicate currency of amount); A statement confirming that the candidate has no previous involvement in the delivery of the work of WMO or any personal relationship with anyone engaged in WMO’s projects.
2) Curriculum vitae of the Lead Evaluator and, as attachments, the names and CVs of the evaluation team members.
Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
24 June 2022
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