Facilitator for EvalforEarth Community of Practice
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP operates in emergencies, assisting people recovering from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. With a diverse, skilled, and committed workforce, WFP strives for an inclusive environment where employees embody its core values and collaborate to serve those in need.
Job Purpose
The Facilitator for the EvalforEarth Community of Practice (CoP) will play a crucial role in fostering knowledge sharing and engagement among evaluation professionals focused on agriculture, food security, rural development, and the environment. This remote-based consultancy will involve managing the EvalforEarth web platform, curating and translating content, and actively engaging a community of over 2,750 registered experts. The facilitator will organize and lead webinars, virtual meetings, and other events, while also monitoring community activities and reporting on key performance indicators. A significant aspect of the role includes strengthening partnerships with sponsoring agencies and seeking collaboration opportunities with academic institutions, particularly in the Global South, to enhance the CoP's reach and impact.
Responsibilities
The Facilitator for the EvalforEarth Community of Practice (CoP) will be responsible for enhancing engagement and knowledge sharing among its members, who focus on evaluation methods related to agriculture, food security, rural development, and the environment. This role involves actively managing the CoP's web platform and social media presence, ensuring content is up-to-date and engaging. Key responsibilities include curating and updating discussions, blogs, publications, and event calendars, as well as translating essential content into French and Spanish. The facilitator will also drive community engagement by identifying emerging topics, facilitating online discussions, approving new members, and managing mailing lists. Organizing and leading webinars, virtual meetings, and other events, including developing formats, agendas, and promotional materials, is crucial. Furthermore, the facilitator will monitor community activities, collect data on key performance indicators, and provide regular updates to sponsoring agencies and the Steering Group. This includes coordinating monthly Steering Group meetings and preparing progress reports. In terms of finance and partnerships, the facilitator will support the operationalization of inter-agency partnerships, identify collaboration opportunities with academic institutions, and monitor the CoP's budget, presenting financial updates quarterly to the Steering Group and biannually to the Executive Group.
Work Experience
Requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant post-graduate experience in community management, facilitation, or information/knowledge management, and international relations. Proficiency in developing and managing web-based systems and Content Management Systems (CMS), with a preference for Drupal, is essential. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills are needed to engage diverse stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, tact, and the ability to work independently and lead are also required. Familiarity with evaluation methods, particularly in agriculture and food security, and knowledge of WFP, FAO, IFAD, GEF, and CGIAR are considered assets.
Skills
Community Engagement, Facilitation, Content Management, Social Media Engagement, Webinar Organization, Reporting, Budget Monitoring, Partnership Development, Knowledge Sharing, Research, Translation