Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Vacancy Announcement Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist- Application Deadline: 04/Dec/2018, 1:59:00 AM- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa- Duration: 11 months (3 months’ probation) with possible extensionTasks and responsibilities• Establish and implement a results-based M&E framework for the project, in alignment with the processes and procedures of the Global Programme, including mapping and scheduling of information needs and project specific MEAL toolkit development, in collaboration with technical and operational officers.• Provide capacity development for FAO Ethiopia staff and partners on the tools and systems established, function of M&E in quality assurance and strengthen a culture of open reflection, learning and improvement.• In coordination with technical and operational officers, lead the process of data collection, analysis, reporting and information management, including timely provision of M&E data to programme for reporting.• Provide oversight to all M&E activities, specifically related to the project, by assigning responsibilities, managing daily tasks, design medium-term plans and supervising staff.• Establish a beneficiary accountability system and protocols for the project to ensure that beneficiaries are informed and given a responsive platform to give feedback and participate in the project.• Monitor project activities and progress towards achievement of results and provide feedback to FAO Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of project implementation by identifying bottlenecks and recommending corrective actions.• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of the project and to identify/recommend required adaptations and assist in coordinating across various field offices to ensure effective implementation of M&E activities;• Lead the process of project evaluation: managing baselines, midterm reviews and evaluations, including: drafting/reviewing TORs, evaluation team selection, providing technical feedback, facilitating management response and dissemination of findings, in line with FAO’s evaluation policies, procedures and practices.• Identify and formulate lessons learned from project evaluations, special studies and monitoring to be integrated into broader knowledge management efforts.• Contribute to the development of project proposals and ensure that the project’s Theory of Change is clear and indicators are SMART;• Participate in UN M&E coordination structures, including UNDAF working groups;• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications• Candidates should upload language certificate/s when submitting their application. For details, visit• http://www.fao.org/3/I8446EN/i8446en.pdf• For more information, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/• For further information on categories, contract duration and honoraria, please refer to the Conditions page
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Bachelor's
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Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in development studies, statistics, agriculture, economics or related fields;
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation in a humanitarian and/or development contexts with good analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English and limited knowledge of a second official language of the Organization (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).


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

Technical/Functional Skills
• Ethics and values
• Integrity
• Commitment and motivation
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Vision
• Leadership
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for diversity
• Accountability
• Self-management
• Technological awareness
Selection Criteria
• Knowledge of/familiarity with statistical packages and computer analytical tools is a must.
• The incumbent must possess teamwork spirit, ability to work under minimum supervision, flexibility and good interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with food security and agriculture indicators.
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0-1 year
How to apply
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.• Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline• If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org• FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
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