Update: Following a selection process, in line with the staffing procedure set up for the DSP, the position has been filled by Mr Raphael Sachs. Contact details available here.
The Danube Strategy Point (DSP) Vienna is currently recruiting an Evaluation Officer (40 hrs/week, maternity leave replacement).
Job objective
The Evaluation Officer, located in Vienna, further develops the monitoring and the evaluation plan for EUSDR, is responsible for procurement and coordination of EUSDR evaluations, presents the results of the next evaluation. He/she further coordinates the development and implementation of a monitoring concept of the EUSDR. He/she coordinates DSP-related tasks in connection with the EUSDR Action Plan and serves as central contact within the DSP and the EUSDR for all monitoring and evaluation activities.
Key tasks
- Development and implementation of the evaluation strategy for the EUSDR, responsible for procurement of the evaluation and implementation with external providers and EUSDR core-stakeholders
- Development and implementation of the monitoring system for the EUSDR
- Contributing to outline the general strategy to improve the implementation of the Action Plan of the EUSDR
- Supporting the regular Implementation reports of the EUSDR
- Support in Developing a long-term relationship with funding programmes relevant for the DSP, the EUSDR and core-stakeholders in order to assess their needs and develop appropriate services for embedding of the EUSDR into EU, national and regional programmes
- Reporting to the DSP Coordinator on progress of the implementation of the work plan
Job profile
Conditions
- University degree in relevant disciplines
- At least 2 years of experience with European Cohesion Policy (and/or macro-regional strategies)
- Experience with monitoring, reporting and evaluation
- Knowledge of ETC regulatory framework (regulations, delegated acts, guidance)
- Knowledge of programme management cycle (programming, calls for projects, project selection, monitoring, evaluation, closure etc.)
- Specific knowledge on evaluation – themes of cooperation
- Experience and knowledge relating to public procurement
- Experience and knowledge relating to consulting methods, in bi- or multinational projects
- Fluent in English
Personal skills
- Intercultural skills to work in an international team
- Willingness to travel and to work on a flexible time schedule
- Time management and organisational skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, co-operative working approach, analytical and conceptual approach
Terms and conditions for employment
- The employment contract will be established with EU-Förderagentur GmbH
- Starting date: As of 15 February 2024
- This is a position for maternity leave replacement. The employment contract starts with a one-month probation period and is limited until the person to be replaced returns from maternity leave
- The employment is foreseen on a 40 hours per week basis
- The working place is Vienna (Austria)
- Working conditions include flexible working time (with core working time) and home-office arrangements
- Monthly gross salary offered: Minimum € 3.500,- (14-times, for 40 hours/week). The minimum salary can be adapted according to qualification and experiences of the candidate
Submission of applications
Interested candidates are invited to apply online via this online system. Applications sent by email or other forms different than the online system will not be considered. The application shall include:
- A motivation letter in English of no more than one page;
- A detailed curriculum vitae
To upload the CV and motivation letter (in PDF) please follow the instructions in the online application tool.
