Monitoring And Evaluation Expert

Job Description

Scaling-Up Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Nepal project is jointly implemented by LI-BIRD and CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) in Kaski, Lamjung and Nawalparasi districts with financial support from Climate & Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) from March 2015 to February 2017.

LI-BIRD invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens who are reliable, accountable and have the ability to deliver the results with the highest integrity for the following position. 

Monitoring and Evaluation Expert (Level 9-10)-1, (Head Office, Pokhara based with frequent travel to project sites) 

Job summary: Reporting to the Team Leader of CSA Project, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Expert will be responsible for designing M&E plan and conducting timely M&E. The M&E expert's duties include: oversee project baseline preparation, collect and analyze project’s data as per the project’s M&E plan, and strengthen capacity of the project staffs in project monitoring and evaluation.

Key responsibilities and tasks: 

• Prepare project’s monitoring and evaluation plan, and develop action plan for implementation of the plan in collaboration with the research officers.
• Develop and implement systems for measuring and evaluating the impacts of CSA technologies with respect to project objectives.
• Coordinate and better standardize the LI-BIRD’s M&E system including the design, collection, analysis and reporting results at organizational level. 
• Provide technical direction to monitoring and evaluation activities, and strengthen capacity of project staffs in M&E.
• Lead the design and field testing of assessment methodology, participatory data collection methods and protocols, data verification techniques and other evaluation and analytical tasks.
• Evaluate and analyze results and performance of the project through qualitative and quantitative measures. 
• Ensure timely and quality implementation of the project activities in terms of delivering the project results as set out in the M&E plan.
• Ensure project’s relevance based on farmers’ and stakeholders’ feedback
• Summarize results of CSA project and other different projects run by LI-BIRD and generate systems to communicate programme success, lessons learned, and useful examples, etc. for improved M&E system and long-term impact of organization. 
• Ensure the quality of data generated, entered and analyzed.
• Other relevant duties as assigned. 

Qualification and Experience: Master’s degree in agriculture, forestry, social science, environmental science or natural resource management or related field, with 5 years work experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting on related fields. 

Required Skills and Competencies: The skills, abilities, experiences and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. Strong conceptual, inter-personal, communication, negotiation, facilitation and representation skills; Demonstrated experience in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting;  Proven skills on statistical analysis;  Demonstrated skills in team building; Capacity and willingness to listen and apply learned lessons by understanding the context; and ability to coach and mentor staff.

Apply Instructions

LI-BIRD offers competitive remuneration and other benefits as laid out in its Personnel Policies. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with CV including at least two references, citizenship certificate and relevant testimonials by 8 June 2015 (2072 Jestha 25). Application can also be sent by email at opportunities@libird.org with the e-mail subject starting as:[VACANCY]. Only short listed candidates will be called for the interview. Telephone calls will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.

Applications from women and members of indigenous and disadvantaged groups are highly encouraged.

 Please apply to: Human Resources Manager, LI-BIRD, P O Box 324, Pokhara, Kaski

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