Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Specialist

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO Country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. The position is located in Kampala, Uganda.

Reporting Lines

The Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist reports to the FAO Representative

Technical Focus

The MEAL Specialist leads and manages the MEAL team of the FAO Representation in Uganda will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning framework for FAO Uganda

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop an effective and responsive MEAL framework for FAO Uganda in line with the Representation’s Country Programming Framework (CPF) and in close collaboration with project/programme managers. • Design, conduct and report on technical studies related to the CPF. • Support the documentation of best practices and lessons learned; tracks and reports on accountability to affected populations (AAP), partners and stakeholders in project/programme work and implementation. • Lead the design of questionnaires, implementation of surveys, as well as collection and analysis of data for baseline/endline surveys, impact assessments, pre- and post-distribution assessments etc. • Support and coordinate progress reporting and independent mid-term review(s) and evaluation(s) of FAO Uganda projects and programmes; in particular, documents and generates persuasive impact evidence and communicates them effectively to the Government of Uganda, development partners, implementing partners and other FAO project and programme stakeholders. • Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project; provide advice to project managers/teams on improving project/programme performance using M&E findings. • Significantly contribute data and evidence to the development of project concepts, proposals and documents; provides overall quality assurance of project/programme log-frame and work plan development. • Identify and use novel approaches for data collection including use of big data, crowd sourcing, remote data collection and other emerging trends. • Lead the design and implementation of seasonal assessments including regional and nation-wide food security assessments, resilience measurement, crop conditions, and key agro-climatological indicators. • Build the capacity of programme staff on MEAL and identifies areas where technical support to partners may be required; organize refresher training on M&E for partners as required. • Establish working relationships and participate in regular coordination and planning meetings with Government of Uganda ministries, departments and agencies, including Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries and Ministry of Water and Environment. • Actively participate in the UN’s M&E team and contribute to MEAL activities of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNDSCF) for Uganda. • Become the custodian of all MEAL related and thematic datasets for Uganda by developing and regularly maintaining and updating databases that are easily accessible to programme staff; ensures that existing data holdings of the MEAL Unit are reviewed, cleaned, updated and catalogued. • Make regular and effective use of existing FAO data sources and analytical tools including the Global Information and Early Warning System, FAO Statistics, technical platforms such as WaPOR, data portals, geospatial network and geospatial platform; maintains and updates a high quality geospatial dataset for Uganda including administrative and thematic layers. • Develop programme dashboards in collaboration with Programme Support and Partnerships unit. • Perform any other task required by the FAO Representative.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• National of Uganda. • Advanced university degree in Economics or Statistics • Five years of relevant experience in MEAL in humanitarian/development fields • Working knowledge of English

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Team Work • Communication • Building effective relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Demonstrated MEAL experience in humanitarian/development fields (experience in agriculture, natural resource management, emergency and food security fields is desirable) • Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method) and data collection and analysis methodologies; familiarity with impact assessments is an advantage • Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans • Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects • Good knowledge and experience regarding gender mainstreaming. • Excellent working knowledge of geographic information systems and remote sensing applications (i.e ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine) • Excellent working knowledge of advanced statistics and the ability to use data analysis tools (i.e. SPSS, R and/or Python) • Excellent ability to plan and organize own work, deliver results and meet deadlines • Excellent moderation, facilitation and training skills • Excellent English written and oral communication skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• 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
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