Final Project Evaluator
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- Review all JP activities implemented by FAO, ILO, IOM, and UNDP in Lao Cai Province (see Annex A: JP Workplan and PUNO Roles), including the two target communes of Xuan Hoa and Xuan Thuong where JP interventions occurred.
- Review the cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, social inclusion (disability, the poor, ethnic minority groups…), and climate resilience.
- Conduct interviews with stakeholders, including local authorities, community organizations, and beneficiaries as assigned by FAO and other PUNOs. The Key Stakeholder List is provided in Annex B.
- Review the inter-agency coordination, joint planning and implementation mechanism among agencies and with stakeholders.
The evaluation will adopt a participatory, mixed-methods approach tailored to the scale, duration, and data availability of the JP. This approach recognizes the multi-sectoral nature of the Joint Programme. With the coordination of FAO and other PUNOs, the evaluation will ensure the participatory focus, aligning with Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and PSEA standards.
Key components of the methodology include:
o Data Collection Methods
- Document and Data Review: Review project proposals, project reports, financial reports, and data collected by the project team (including baseline and endline monitoring data from PUNOs where available).
- Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs): With stakeholders at all levels—PUNOs, local focal implementing agencies, local authorities, community leaders, and technical partners—to explore relevance, coherence, and implementation effectiveness, as arranged and coordinated by FAO and other PUNOs
- Carry out Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), as complementary if data gaps exist: With diverse beneficiary groups (women, men, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities) to capture perspectives on inclusiveness and empowerment, as arranged and coordinated by FAO and other PUNOs
- Carry out field Observations, as complementary if data gaps exist: Direct assessment of reconstructed shelters, agricultural activities, and DRR capacity building interventions, as arranged and coordinated by FAO and other PUNOs.
- Participate in FAO-led participatory workshops: To validate findings and engage stakeholders in jointly making recommendations.
- Both qualitative and quantitative data will be analysed for:
- Outcome analysis (including disaggregation by gender and ethnicity where feasible)
- Thematic analysis of qualitative data
- Synthesis of agency monitoring findings into a coherent narrative
Quality Assurance and Ethical Considerations
To support the evaluation, FAO and other PUNOs will ensure:
- Informed consent from all participants on the interview (including quotations and taking their photos).
- Confidentiality and data protection.
- Gender and inclusion sensitivity.
- Engagement of stakeholders for validation and buy-in/follow-up.
- Advanced university level of education in evaluation or field(s) relevant to one or more the Joint Proposal’s areas of work. Where possible/suitable PhD level is preferred for the Evaluation Team Leader;
- Proven experience in conducting evaluations of complex programmes and themes (minimum 12 years for the Team Leader, and minimum 10 years for other team members);
- Demonstrated ability to write and communicate clearly in both Vietnamese and English;
- National of Vietnam
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
- Strong experience and knowledge of the UN programming principles, including gender equality and women's empowerment, sustainability and resilience, and accountability;
- Good understanding of the coordination of disaster management within UN and of the Government;
- Demonstrated analytical capacity, particularly in the case of the Team Leader, including on political economy and financing for disaster response;
- No conflict of interest such as recent or expected employment by PUNOs members or implementing partners, private relationships with any PUNO members of staff or government counterparts or implementing partners; participation in the design, implementation or advising the UN JP being evaluated, among others). Any potential conflict of interest should be declared by candidates during the application process.
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- 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
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- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.