The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO helps developing countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture including livestock, forestry, and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all. Upon request from the Government of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the FAO has agreed to provide technical assistance for the execution of the Food and nutrition Security Enhancement Project (FANSEP), UTF/NEP/077/NEP from July 2019 to June, 2023. The project is implemented by Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Cluster Based) Level: SB 3/Peg 5
Vacancy Announcement No: 2101702
Job Posting: 10/Jun/2021
Closure Date: 25/Jun/2021, 3:44:00 AM
Organizational Unit: FANEP
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Nepal-Gorkha
Duration: 12 months (extendable)
Post Number: N/A
Tasks and responsibilities
Support to establish M&E system and coordination
Capacity development
Data management results tracking and progress reporting
Management and communication
Quality assurance
Minimum Requirements
National of Nepal
Advanced University (Master) Degree in Agriculture Economics, Statistics or any related field with a background in Agriculture and Food Security or Rural Development
Five Years of relevant experience in the design and establishment of monitoring and evaluation system in the field of agriculture, livestock and nutrition development programs with knowledge for the design of indicators, database system and reporting
Having experience of working with multi-disciplinary team will have an advantage
Working knowledge of English, Nepali and local language
Knowledge of computer skills (MS Office package: word, excel and power point) and M&E database management
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Experience and in-depth knowledge in the design and establishment of M&E system (database management and MIS)
Proven experiences in in the design, monitoring and reporting of project indicators
Working experience in Food and nutrition security programs
Capacity building of field staff and concerned stakeholders on project M&E system, data collection/reporting
Selection Criteria
Relevant Education
Relevant Work experience;
Language skills;
Extent of relevant technical experience in the areas mentioned above
Having experience of working with multi-disciplinary team
Good working knowledge of English, especially on written
Experience in design and establishment of M&E system in agriculture, livestock, food security and nutrition programs
Knowledge of planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of government, international agencies and UN system will be added advantage
Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
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Nepal became a member of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 21 November 1951. Since that time Nepal and FAO have been cooperating to improve the agricultural and rural development in the country.
FAO was the first among the different UN agencies to start its office and field level work in Nepal focusing initially on agriculture and water resource management. During last 64 years of service, FAO Nepal office has made great strides in vital areas of agriculture and rural development by providing advice on policy matters and technical support in relevant sub sectors. It also mobilizes extra-budgetary sources in times of disaster and emergency to provide urgent humanitarian support.