Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Addis Ababa

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- FAO Representation in Ethiopia, FRETH
Closing Date: Closed

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Organizational Setting

The key mission of the FAO Representation in Ethiopia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programmes aimed at accelerating the implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the area of FAO's global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO's response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources.

The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Ethiopia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, nutrition, value chain, marketing, agri-business and land administration. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building and development interventions, with the support of its six sub-national offices and in partnership with local Bureaus of Agricultures and Livestock and NGOs.

The post is located in the Monitor and Evolution (M-E) Unit at the FAO Representation in Ethiopia (FRETH) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Reporting Lines

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer reports to the FAO Deputy Representative of Ethiopia, under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative of Ethiopia. She/he will collaborate all relevant technical units at FAO headquarters, at regional level (Regional Office for Africa, RAF) and subregional level (Subregional Office for Eastern Africa, SFE).

Technical Focus

Monitoring and Evaluation of FAO Ethiopia's programme and projects.

Key Results

Development and implementation of coherent, integrated and effective monitoring and evaluation

Key Functions

• Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies;

• Leads programme development (including identification of new projects/programmes in the Region) and project formulation processes in accordance with the relevant procedures and in conformity with relevant CPF, regional priorities and Strategic Framework;

• Leads mobilization of resources required for technical assistance projects;

• Ensures that the provision of scheduled inputs and technical backstopping, conducts consistent quality control and monitors timely execution, in line with project work plans;

• Prepares and finalizes delivery estimates, pipeline reviews and project related reports (progress and terminal reports);

• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations;

• Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries;

• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).

Specific Functions

• Leads the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the FAO Ethiopia Country Office;

• Designs, develops and maintains principles, concepts and methodologies for a results-based M-E Framework of the overall programme and individual projects in the portfolio of the FAO Ethiopia Country Office, and integrates them with Country Programming Framework (CPF), SDGCF and FAO's Strategic Objectives;

• Designs, develops and maintains tools and procedures (questionnaires, sampling methods, analytical templates) and integrates them with the results-based M-E Frameworks of the FAO Ethiopia Country Office;

• Provides technical inputs in the definition of logical frameworks, including substantive guidance in the selection of programmes' and projects' outcomes, outputs and indicators;

• Designs, develops and maintains supportive beneficiary accountability systems and protocols so as to ensure that beneficiaries are well informed and offered a platform to provide feedback;

• Provides capacity development for FAO Ethiopia staff and partners on the M-E tools and systems, the function of M-E in quality assurance and strengthens a culture of open reflection, learning and improvement;

• Conducts field visits to support the implementation of projects by identifying challenges and proactively recommending remedial actions and adaptations as well as advocating for effective implementation of M-E activities;

• Ensures the systemic consideration of the lessons learned as opportunities for improvement in the planning and implementation of projects and programmes;

• Presents findings of evaluations to key stakeholders and provides recommendations for improving programme delivery.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Social Sciences or related field;

• Seven years of relevant experience in agricultural development and/or project planning/formulation/ implementation;

• Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable;

• Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project development (including formulation and analysis) and management (implementation and monitoring);

• Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme, operational guidelines and project/programme management procedures, preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO, which would be considered an asset;

• Proficiency with PRINCE2, PMI/PMBOK or other project management methods is desirable;

• Proficiency with SPSS, R or other statistical packages is desirable.

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