Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.
Specifically, FAO Country Offices:
• advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
• provide technical assistance and deliver core services;
• assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;
• position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation;
• ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.
The position is located at Peshawar
Reporting Lines
Under overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Pakistan (FAOR), and in close coordination with International Provincial Head, and under technical guidance of the International M&E Officer.
Technical Focus
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Tasks and responsibilities
• Oversee all monitoring related activities for both emergency and regular projects of FAO in Kyber Pakhtunkhwa and will also support other projects of FAO when required.
• Ensure all projects (regular & emergency) beneficiaries service data is timely entered in Kobo, cleaned and updated and reports are shared with higher MEAL and Program management
• Support the MEAL unit to ensure keeping on board the necessary numbers of enumerators through hiring as per the standardized process, their training on Kobo and assigning tasks for Kobo data entry, pre-distribution verification and post distribution verification of beneficiaries.
• Provide support in preparation of MEAL plans for FAO Kyber Pakhtunkhwa including all projects and activities (pre-distribution verification, baseline studies, PDM, impact assessments and evaluation, as well as accountability activities including a well function hotline.
• Design and maintain Kobo monitoring tools and procedures (questionnaires, sampling methods, analytical templates) and reports prepared as per assignment
• Manage properly the hotline number, maintain complaints database and report timely on urgent and regular calls made by the farmers to higher MEAL management
• Performs other related duties related to MEAL as assigned by the supervisor.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s degree in agriculture economics, Public Administration, Economics, Project Management, Agriculture, Social or Development Studies
• Five years of experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Working knowledge of English and Urdu
• National of Pakistan
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
• Computer literacy with demonstrated use of presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) is essential;
• Experience with database development and management, project management, mapping, and statistical analysis software (MS Project, SPSS, Stata, SAS or similar) is a plus;
• Working knowledge of online data collection tools including Kobo Toolbox and ODK;
• Ability to move locally for fieldwork within the districts of Kyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Knowledge of Pushto language as an added advantage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.