National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing technical support to the Government of Bangladesh for the "Technical Support to Sustainable and Resilient Investment towards Agriculture Sector Transformation Program of Bangladesh" (ATP) project. Funded by the Gates Foundation, this 28-month initiative aims to transform the agriculture sector through policy analysis, resource coordination, private sector collaboration, investment enhancement, institutional strengthening, and technology piloting. The project is executed by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC).
Job Purpose
The National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for tracking and documenting project progress, monitoring the performance of Letters of Agreement (LoAs) and contracts, and ensuring comprehensive reporting to FAO, the Gates Foundation, and the Government of Bangladesh. This role supports the project's completion and phase-out. The assignment includes developing tools to assess the socio-economic, agro-economic, and natural resource base of farming communities, aligning with the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100, and ensuring all outputs meet FAO, donor, and government reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
Generate and submit all required progress reports according to FAO, Gates Foundation, and Government of Bangladesh formats and timelines. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Letters of Agreement (LoAs) with partner institutions, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance. Produce analytical reports on LoA performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions. Assist in designing and implementing tools to assess the impact of investment plans and technology adoption. Coordinate data collection and validation for socio-economic profiling, natural resource diagnostics, and innovation performance. Ensure timely data sharing and respond to information requests. Assist in preparing project completion reports and impact assessments. Document lessons learned, success stories, and case studies to support scaling and knowledge dissemination. Perform other related tasks as required.
Work Experience
Requires 9 years of experience in the monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Familiarity with FAO/donor M&E procedures, data collection software, and quantitative/qualitative analysis tools is essential. Experience in agriculture, innovation systems, or investment planning is preferred.
Skills
Essential skills include results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing. Proficiency in M&E design, indicators, and impact evaluation is crucial. Experience with mobile/online data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) and developing dashboards/visualization tools is highly desirable. Strong analytical writing and communication skills, along with interpersonal and stakeholder coordination abilities, are required. Familiarity with investment tracking systems and agro-economic performance metrics is beneficial.