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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Job advertisement : Apr 18/2023
Publication cancellation date : May 4, 2023, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FLGUA
Job type : Temporary work
Requirement Type: NPP ( National Project Personnel )
Grade Level: N / A
Main location : Guatemala-Guatemala City
Duration: 7 months with the possibility of extension
Position Number: N / A
FAO seeks to ensure gender, geographic and linguistic diversity among its staff and its international consultants, in order to serve the Member States of the Organization in the best possible way in all regions.
- FAO is committed to achieving diversity in its workforce in terms of sex, nationality, origin and culture.
- Women, nationals of under-represented or under-represented Member States and persons with disabilities with the necessary qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications.
- All persons working for FAO must comply with the highest standards of professional integrity and conduct and uphold FAO’s values.
- FAO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations, applies a zero tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its statute, objectives and mandate, in particular sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- All requests will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational framework
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Government of Guatemala signed the Country Programming Framework ( MPP ) 2022 – 2025, It defines the national priorities that FAO will address through actions at the country level within the scope of its strategic frameworks. These priorities aim to guarantee FAO’s comparative advantages to contribute to the achievement of the goals established in State policy instruments such as the K’atún National Development Plan Our Guatemala 2032 ( CONADUR-SEGEPLAN, 2014 ), the National Development Priorities ( SEGEPLAN, 2016 ), the General Government Policy 2020-2024, as well as the United Nations Framework for Cooperation on Sustainable Development in Guatemala ( MC ) and Agenda 2030,contributing directly to the three Sustainable Development Goals ( ODS ) highlighted in the new FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031: SDG1 ( end of poverty ), ODS2 ( zero hunger ) and ODS10 ( reduction of inequalities ). This agreement establishes three priority government areas to be addressed by FAO, these are: 1 ) More productive, prosperous and inclusive territories for a better life, 2 ) Food security and better nutrition, and 3 ) Resilience and better environment. These are areas that are in line with the MC and with the new FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031, which promotes accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda through four improvements: better production, better nutrition, better environment and a better life without leaving anyone behind. This agreement establishes three priority government areas to be addressed by FAO, these are: 1 ) More productive, prosperous and inclusive territories for a better life, 2 ) Food security and better nutrition, and 3 ) Resilience and better environment. These are areas that are in line with the MC and with the new FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031, which promotes accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda through four improvements: better production, better nutrition, better environment and a better life without leaving anyone behind. This agreement establishes three priority government areas to be addressed by FAO, these are: 1 ) More productive, prosperous and inclusive territories for a better life, 2 ) Food security and better nutrition, and 3 ) Resilience and better environment. These are areas that are in line with the MC and with the new FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031, which promotes accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda through four improvements: better production, better nutrition, better environment and a better life without leaving anyone behind. These are areas that are in line with the MC and with the new FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031, which promotes accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda through four improvements: better production, better nutrition, better environment and a better life without leaving anyone behind. These are areas that are in line with the MC and with the new FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031, which promotes accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda through four improvements: better production, better nutrition, better environment and a better life without leaving anyone behind.
Hierarchical dependency
The specialist will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and the Assistant Representative ( Program )
Field of specialization
Monitoring and evaluation of projects, within the framework of the Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases program ( ECTAD ), the general orientation of the Senior Officer for Animal Health/Coordinator of the UNCTAD World Program ( NSAH ), in line with the management guidance of the program of the Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer / Head of the World Program Budget ( REA ) of the ECTAD, in close coordination and collaboration with members of the UNCTAD team in the Latin American and Caribbean region, with the technical supervision of the Animal Health Officer in the Latin American and Caribbean Region and close coordination with a leading regional and other countries project.
Tasks and responsibilities
– Ensure monitoring of the progress of project indicators, outputs and endorsements as they appear in the logical framework. – Monitor the progress of activities and project results to ensure that the planned deadlines are met. – Ensure that the results of monitoring and evaluation are effectively disseminated to all project partners, FAO regional and global unit, to guarantee the learning of lessons and the improvement of the execution of the project. – Identify monitoring and evaluation capacity development needs and facilitate capacity development for other project field staff – Participate in monitoring and evaluating project activities, in coordination and monitoring meetings.- Serve as a link and maintain relationships with the focal point for monitoring and evaluating the project in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food ( MAGA ) to ensure an effective flow of information needs management. – Ensure the integrity and regular updating of FAO monitoring and evaluation tools ( FPMIS Quality Assurance Section ) for the project. – Periodically document the effects and impacts for the beneficiaries of the project, covering various aspects of the products and results of the project. – Facilitate a wide dissemination of the results of the project and promotional activities through various means ( press, radio and television ) in coordination with the project communicator. -Support and organize the media,at key project events to cover and report on the event, in addition to supporting coordination, preparation and logistics of the event. – Develop information and reporting products to support decision-making during the project progress review exercise and develop materials for advocacy, knowledge sharing, advocacy, as well as to communicate the results of the project. – Ensure that all project reports ( monthly, quarterly, final and others ), are collected in a timely manner and reflect the outputs and results of the project in relation to the logical framework of the project. – Facilitate the collection of data and information on the different components of the project for the preparation of reports.This includes participation and contribution to project knowledge management activities, meetings with the technical part, with the actors involved when required. – Support the consolidation of national reports in regional and global reports, in accordance with the guidelines established with the donor. Also make status reports and full reports for internal use, as well as for presentation to donors. – Supports the updated maintenance of the FPMIS with the relevant information ( insertion/reporting, budget, budget reviews, extensions ). – Support in the preparation of technical specifications and terms of reference for contracts, workshops and Letters of Agreement ( LOA ).- Suggest strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of project execution by identifying bottlenecks, as well as recommending corrective actions to project management. – Promote the exchange of good practices and lessons learned in the countries with the ECTAD project at the country, regional and other regions levels. Identification of potential synergies and initiatives of the global ECTAD, as well as SUR-SUR cooperation. – Support the delivery of information and data relevant to the communication and visibility of the project. – Prepare updates and any other relevant information required by the team involved in the project at regional and global level. -Identify, with the support of the team, good practices with a gender and indigenous peoples approach when appropriate. – Promote the exchange of good practices and lessons learned in the countries with the ECTAD project at the country, regional and other regions levels. Identification of potential synergies and initiatives of the global ECTAD, as well as SUR-SUR cooperation. – Support the delivery of information and data relevant to the communication and visibility of the project. – Prepare updates and any other relevant information required by the team involved in the project at regional and global level. -Identify, with the support of the team, good practices with a gender and indigenous peoples approach when appropriate. – Promote the exchange of good practices and lessons learned in the countries with the ECTAD project at the country, regional and other regions levels. Identification of potential synergies and initiatives of the global ECTAD, as well as SUR-SUR cooperation. – Support the delivery of information and data relevant to the communication and visibility of the project. – Prepare updates and any other relevant information required by the team involved in the project at regional and global level. -Identify, with the support of the team, good practices with a gender and indigenous peoples approach when appropriate. – Support the delivery of information and data relevant to the communication and visibility of the project. – Prepare updates and any other relevant information required by the team involved in the project at regional and global level. -Identify, with the support of the team, good practices with a gender and indigenous peoples approach when appropriate. – Support the delivery of information and data relevant to the communication and visibility of the project. – Prepare updates and any other relevant information required by the team involved in the project at regional and global level. -Identify, with the support of the team, good practices with a gender and indigenous peoples approach when appropriate.
THE CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUED IN ARRANGE TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements
– University degree in studies related to development, project evaluation, administration or public health; – Three years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation / knowledge management; – Three years of relevant experience in projects related to animal health, health and public health. – Practical knowledge of the Spanish language and level B ( intermediate ) of the English language ( oral and written ). – Guatemalan nationality.
FAO core competencies
– Results-based approach – Teamwork – Communication – Establishing effective relationships – Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Technical / functional skills
– Experience and skills in writing plans, reports and technical documents. – Extensive knowledge of the institutional structure, administrative procedures and policies, and protocol issues. – Ability to relate in a multicultural environment. – Extensive and pertinent experience in formulation, analysis, planning, monitoring and execution of programs / projects.
Selection criteria
– Basic knowledge of animal health, the country and aspects of health. – Training in monitoring and evaluation systems or information management; – An understanding of FAO policies and programs will be positively valued. – Familiarity with the administrative, operational and financial procedures of the United Nations will be valued.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process ( application, interview, processing ).
- Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. If you need help or have questions, contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the expiration of the application deadline will not be accepted.
- We inform you that FAO will only consider academic degrees or credentials obtained from a teaching institution included in the World Database on Higher Education, which is a list maintained by the International Association of Universities ( IAU ) / UNESCO. The list can be consulted at: www.whed.net/
- For any other questions visit the FAO website on employment: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/es/.
It is noted that all candidates should adhere to the Organization’s values of commitment to FAO, respect for all and integrity and transparency.
PRESENTATION OF REQUESTMENTS
- If you want to apply, go to the FAO Recruitment Website ( Employment in FAO ) and complete your online profile.
- Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. Only applications received through the contracting portal will be considered.
- We advise candidates to submit their application sufficiently in advance of the expiration of the term.
- If you need help, contact: Careers@fao.org.
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