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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at FAO

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at FAO

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Job Posting: 01/Feb/2024
Closure Date: 16/Feb/2024, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: FRZAM – FAO Representation in Zambia
Job Field Category: Pro
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Zambia-Lusaka
Duration: 12 months [with possibility of extension]
Post Number: N/A

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is dedicated to contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. FAO country offices, headed by an FAO Representative, aim to assist governments in developing policies, programmes, and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, develop the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors, and utilize environmental and natural resources sustainably. This position is located in the FAO Representation in Lusaka, Zambia.

FAO, in collaboration with the research department of the Ministry of Agriculture (ZARI) and the University of Zambia, is implementing a 4-year project titled “Soil Mapping for Resilient Agrifood Systems in Central America and Sub-Saharan Africa” (SoilFER). Funded by the government of the United States of America, the project targets five beneficiary countries: Zambia, Kenya, Ghana, Honduras, and Guatemala. The successful candidate will lead the design, planning, and execution of all soil sample collection activities over the 4-year period.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative and the guidance of the Assistant FAOR – Programmes, in coordination with the project LTO and project Lead Technical Unit (NSL), the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will support the project team by establishing an M&E system to monitor progress on project activities and outputs.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will ensure high-quality and timely inputs, maintain the project’s strategic vision, and ensure that activities result in the achievement of intended outputs in a cost-effective manner.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will:

• Ensure up-to-date progress tracking of project indicators.
• Monitor progress on project activities and outputs.
• Disseminate M&E findings to project stakeholders.
• Support the enhancement and implementation of an M&E strategy.
• Develop and implement a project communication strategy.
• Monitor outcome and output indicators.
• Support beneficiary data collection and lead post-distribution monitoring.
• Oversee third-party monitoring of compliance to project criteria.
• Document challenges, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Develop information products to support decision making.
• Support data management and GIS mapping.
• Develop reports according to FAO corporate requirements.
• Prepare project updates and situational reports.

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Demography, Agricultural Statistics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on project implementation.
• National of the country.
• Working knowledge of the country.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in collecting and testing soil samples.
• Familiarity with advanced soil survey techniques and methodologies.
• Experience in assessing and evaluating methods of soil sample collection and personnel technical capacities.

Selection Criteria

• Prior experience working with FAO or any UN agency.
• Prior experience working on or supporting a US-funded project.
• Knowledge and experience in working with Government counterparts and development partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong focus on results and deliverables.
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited/recognized institutions.
• Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. The application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team.

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