Reporting and Evaluation Officer (FMO) (VA 19/2012)

Reporting and Evaluation Officer (FMO)

The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) administers the EEA Grants and Norway Grants on behalf of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The funding schemes aim at reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and strengthening of bilateral relations with the 15 EU countries benefiting from the funding.

Key areas of support include environment and climate change, civil society, human and social development, cultural heritage and cultural exchange, research and scholarships, decent work and justice and home affairs.

The FMO is affiliated to the EFTA Secretariat in Brussels, reports to the ministries of foreign affairs of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. It serves as a contact point for the donor states, beneficiary states and other stakeholders. The FMO has 50 employees.

Division

Financial Mechanism Office

Location

Brussels

Category/Level

Type/Duration of Appointment

Fixed-term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO)

Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Reference

VA 19/2012

Scope

The Reporting and Evaluation Officer provides analysis and reports on the EEA and Norway Grants. S/he is also involved in developing reporting systems, developing results and risk management systems and tools as well as managing evaluations and reviews. S/he reports to the Head of Communication, Reporting and Evaluation.

Tasks
• Analyse statistical and qualitative information, prepare reports and communicate results and learning on the Grants;
• Commission, manage, provide follow-up plans and communication results and learning from baseline studies, reviews and evaluations;
• Carry out training and guidance to stakeholders in the beneficiary states regarding planning, reporting, results and risk management;
• Develop and maintain reporting systems, including an IT-based system;
• Develop and maintain results and risk management systems and tools;
• Develop and maintain evaluation systems, and manage reviews and evaluations;
• Act as “super-user” and helpdesk for the IT-based Documentation, Reporting and Information System.

Qualifications

Relevant University degree, minimum Master’s level.

Experience

At least five years of relevant work in statistical and reporting work and analysis, and project management.

Skills

• Good ability to analyse, document and report;
• Experience and ability to develop tools and systems for results and risk management and evaluation;
• Experience with project management and good skills as project manager;
• Good understanding of public administration and policy;
• Analytical and results-oriented approach, and proactive and cooperative outlook;
• Strong interpersonal abilities, including an dynamic and flexible attitude, and cultural sensitivity;
• Good writing skills, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and
• Comprehensive IT-skills.

Languages

• Excellent oral and written in English;
• Knowledge of another EFTA/EU language is an asset.

Employment Terms

Grade: A4
Annual Salary: EUR 83,386

Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the grade. The Director of the FMO reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Through its recruitment policy, the FMO wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture.

Open to nationals of all EFTA and EU member states.

We offer a very interesting and challenging position in a dynamic and diverse environment and the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. We also offer favourable tax conditions and attractive social benefits.

For further information on this post, please contact Ms Inger Stoll, Head of Communication, Reporting and Evaluation Unit, inger.stoll@efta.int, +32 (0)2 211 18 40.

Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered.

Deadline for submission of application: 8 July 2012.

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