The National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the International Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and in overall supervision of Programme Coordinator for EU-STREIT Programme in the Papua New Guinea, and in close collaboration with the Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU). The National M&E Officer may also work in close collaboration with Government counterparts, partners and relevant stakeholders as recommended by the PIMU.

Technical Focus

The National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will contribute to and support the soundness and timely design, technical backstopping and implementation of the M&E System of the Programme.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Assist the International Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in coordinating the effective and timely setup of the Programme M&E framework to ensure Programme progress and delivery monitoring in a consultative manner in the Programme area;
•    Support the development and implementation of data collection and assessment methodologies for all relevant elements in the M&E System;
•    Contribute to the implementation of a Programme Management Information System (MIS) and update and clean the data in Programme Management Information System;
•    Conduct the Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) of the Programme interventions;
•    Contribute to periodic results reports on the progress of the Programme and ensure timely analysis and dissemination of M&E findings;
•    Support the engagement with the various parts of the Government of Papua New Guinea and development of innovative and inclusive partnerships with local enterprises/private sector on the three selected value chains;
•    Develop M&E capacity of Government counterparts, project staff and consultants and mentor, supervise and support their M&E activities;
•    Monitor Programme risks and assumptions and contribute to identifying and implementing suitable risk mitigation measure if required;
•    Provide inputs into the Final Evaluation;
•    Support the data collection of impact assessment surveys of the Programme value chains;
•    Following-up on various M&E tasks in order to meet all requirements as efficiently as possible;
•    Assist in disseminating M&E findings to all staff and relevant stakeholders;
•    Undertake any other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  

•    University degree in monitoring, management, data analysis or a related field.
•    At least 2 years of professional experience in a relevant position (M&E / MEAL/Quality Assurance / Management Information System Specialist).
•    National of Papua New Guinea
•    Working Knowledge of English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Contribution made to progress reports, assignments and field visit reports written; Assisted in conducting surveys in the Programme area;
•    Fully functional M&E System, communication and data collection solutions for STREIT PNG programme and its partners (ILO, UNDP, ITU, UNCDF) in Wewak and field offices exist; Support provided to Programme team including M&E, GIS, communication and partner
•    organizations representatives in Wewak and field offices.
•    Enhance personal competence in M&E and report writing by taking online courses from you@fao.