National Project Personnel - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Thursday 7 Apr 2022 at 21:59 UTC

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Organizational Setting

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

The position is at SB4 SC8 level

Pakistan has been experiencing frequent natural disasters and non-coherent economic policies which has affected the overall economy specifically the agriculture sector and livelihood of the people. Outbreak of pandemic and locust attack have damaged agriculture crops and affected the food supply chain in Pakistan. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is supporting the Government of Pakistan at national and provincial levels through different analytical policy reports on food supply chain, food forecast livestock, forestry, fisheries and climate change. Similarly, a web-based data management system is under development for agriculture, food security and nutrition statistics in Pakistan. Through this system, support Government of Pakistan in monitoring food prices and supply chain through live dashboards will enable better planning and policy making.

There is currently a team of agronomists, statisticians, economists and policy analysts working on different components to strengthen the food supply chain and enhance the food security in Pakistan. FAO Pakistan seeks a qualified professional with strong MEAL skills to contribute in the “Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Program (RBWRP)” funded by EU and other projects. This experience will provide wide scope of work as outlined below:

Reporting Lines

Under overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Pakistan (FAOR), and in close coordination with Deputy FAO Representative, and under his technical guidance, the incumbent will report to the M&E Officer/Head of Knowledge Management.

Technical Focus

  • Result based monitoring and evaluation skills
  • Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis skills
  • Working knowledge of databases and online data collection tools
  • Good report writing skills

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Oversee all Monitoring & Evaluation activities for RBWRP project, GRASP project and will also support other projects of FAO in Balochistan as required;
  • Design and maintain Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework for RBWRP project;
  • Provide technical inputs to the monitoring of the logical frameworks, including substantive guidance on the selection of RBWRP/programmes' outcomes, outputs and indicators;
  • Lead preparation of terms of reference for baseline, midline and endline surveys, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), impact assessments and other studies/research in the Balochistan Office;
  • Conduct field visits to support the implementation of project activities by identifying challenges and proactively recommending remedial actions and adaptations as well as advocating for effective implementation of MEAL activities;
  • Provide capacity development for project staff on the FAO national and global MEAL framework and reporting systems;
  • Design and maintain tools and procedures (questionnaires, sampling methods, analytical templates) and integrates them with the MEAL frameworks of the Country Office;
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • Advance university degree in Agriculture Economics, Public Administration, Economics, Project Management, Agriculture or Development Studies;
  • 08 years’ of experience in monitoring and evaluation;
  • Computer literacy with demonstrated use of presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) is essential;
  • Experience with database development and management, project management, mapping, and statistical analysis software (MS Project, SPSS, Stata, SAS or similar) is a plus;
  • Working knowledge of online data collection tools including Kobo Toolbox and ODK;
  • Ability to move locally for field work within the districts of Balochistan;
  • Working knowledge of English and local languages of Balochistan;
  • National of Pakistan.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Computer literacy with demonstrated use of word processing, database, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) is essential;
  • Experience with database development and management in MS Access, project management, mapping, and statistical analysis software (MS Project, SPSS, Stata, SAS or similar) is a plus point.
  • Knowledge of United Nations and International Organizations’ administrative policies and procedures.
  • Excellent drafting skills and analytical mind
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct research
  • Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment
  • Willingness to travel
  • Ability to work independently, with initiative and minimal supervision
  • Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations
  • Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards
  • Display initiative and take responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and closely follow-up until successful outputs are achieved.
  • Continue to seek new, innovative and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work assigned.
  • Identify and recommend remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed against the requirements listed above.

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
  • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
  • For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
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