Head of Results and Risk Management, Reporting and Evaluation

EFTA - European Free Trade Association

Brussels, Belgium

Job Reference VA 22/2013

The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) administers the EEA Grants and Norway Grants on behalf of the governments of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The grant schemes aim at reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and strengthening bilateral relations with the 15 EU countries benefiting from the funding. Key areas of support by the Grants include environment and climate, civil society, human and social development, cultural heritage and cultural exchange, research, scholarships, decent work and justice and home affairs. 

The FMO is affiliated to the EFTA Secretariat in Brussels and 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 about 50 employees. 

Category/Level: A5 
Division: Financial Mechanism Office 
Start Date: As soon as possible 
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed-term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO)

Scope

The Head of Results and Risk Management, Reporting and Evaluation is responsible for FMO’s work on the methodology documenting risk, and results, securing reliable statistical information, and producing reports, reviews and evaluations. S/he is responsible for the management, supervision and coaching of staff working in the team. S/he is part of the FMO’s management team and reports to the Director of FMO.

Tasks

• Ensure the development and implementation of strategies and plans for risk management, result based management and reporting and evaluation;
• Oversee FMO’s data gathering for analysis and reporting on results of the grants; 
• Ensure delivery of regular reports and special purpose reports; 
• Managing the development and implementation of reviews and evaluations; 
• Managing the implementation of the FMO’s risk management strategy; 
• Coordinate the work of and line manage the staff of the unit.

Qualifications

• University degree, minimum Master’s level.

Experience

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including within the areas of result based management and reporting.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of result based management methodology and risk management;
• Excellent knowledge of the Donor States reporting requirements; 
• Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills; 
• Knowledge of the EU programmes and several of the Beneficiary States of the FMs would be an advantage; 
• Proven management skills; 
• Result-oriented approach, and a proactive and cooperative outlook; 
• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines; 
• Excellent coordination skills; 
• Strong interpersonal abilities, including a dynamic and flexible attitude, and cultural sensitivity; 
• Experience with standard office software.

Languages

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

Employment Terms

Grade: A5 
Annual Salary: EUR 97,730 

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. 

Applicants must be nationals of one of the EFTA 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. In addition, depending on the candidate’s family status, attractive benefits and allowances may apply. 

Interested applicants should apply online via the EFTA e-recruitment tool: http://jobs.efta.int/. 

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

Deadline for submission of application: 10 March 2013.