Job Title: Project Officer: Monitoring and Evaluation

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Duty Station:  Project Offices in Karenga District

Duration:             Five (5) years ‐ Full‐time with a probationary period of six (6) months

Purpose of the job

The primary objective of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is to monitor progress on project implementation, document lessons learned and communicate project results accordingly.

The Monitoring and Evaluation will execute the monitoring and evaluation functions of the project. S/he will support all project staff and partners in monitoring progress on project implementation. S/he will particularly focus on tracking the performance of the project, provide recommendations for continuous improvement, documentation of lessons learned and the appropriate communication of project results and learning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establishing and maintaining the M&E information management system for the

Project.

1. Tracking the  progress  of  the  project  through  field-based  data  collection  and performance review against the set targets  and  producing the required  periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) project progress reports highlighting achievements, lessons learnt, challenges and make appropriate recommendations.

iii.      Providing technical support to the PM, staff and other government counterparts in the areas of project planning, monitoring and evaluation, as well as impact assessment.

1. Operationalizing the project’s M&E plans, based on the Project Results Framework, monitor project implementation and make recommendations for adjusting the project’s Results Framework, where neccessary.
2. Supporting the PM to integrate the project periodic work plans (AWPs and Quarterly work plans, and reports) into MTWA work plans and reports.

Qualifications and experience

Education

1. An Honors  Bachelor’s  Degree  in  either  Monitoring  and  Evaluation  Studies, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Population Studies, Development Studies, or Social Sciences from a recognized University/ Institution.
2. Postgraduate qualifications in Project Planning and Management, Monitoring and

Evaluation Studies is an added advantage

Experience

1. Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage

Knowledge and skills

1. Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively implement activities.
2. Ability to coordinate and work in teams, as well as in complex environments and the public sector.

iii.      Strong reporting, communication and advocacy skills. iv.   Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.

1. Ability and proven experience in multi-tasking, in taking initiative and working effectively under pressure.
2. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related project management or M&E software. vii.  Understanding of UNEP/GEF functioning and reporting procedures.