M&E Technical Analyst

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations

Job Location:

Cairo - Egypt

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

FAO seeks gender geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture
Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application

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 These qualificationsshould be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work character education military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAOs behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications assessment tests background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by withdrawing your application in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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Organizational Setting

Guided by the Country Program Framework 2023 -2027 FAOs country programme in Egypt is aligned with country priorities as expressed in national strategies such as; Vision 2030 Updated Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy and Action Plan (SADS-2030) National Water Resources Plan 2017-2037 Egypt National Climate Change Strategy-2050 and First Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (2022) National Food and Nutrition Strategy (2022-2030) Egypt National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (2018-2022) Programmer (2022) National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women 2030 Haya Karima Initiative (Decent Life Sustainable Rural Communities) 2019-2030 Nexus of Water Food and Energy (NWFE) Program and residential Initiative Bedaya A New Beginning for Human Building.

Through the support of various international donors FAO Egypt is implementing a growing portfolio of projects covering but not limited to; land and water enhancement agriculture production animal health climate change adaptation agrifood value chain development food security and nutrition and support to vulnerable rural and smallholder farmers. Further a pipeline of projects covering climate change adaptation natural resources management biodiversity restoration and risk reduction is expected. FAO Egypt also sits in various coordination mechanisms in the country in a strategic capacity as well as a technical lead for food systems and agriculture.

To deliver its program FAO Egypt is working with several line ministries such as Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ministry of Environment Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Health and Population Ministry of Social Solidarity Ministry of Water Irrigation and Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Egypt (FAOR-EGY) the direct supervision of the International Programme Specialist (Project Manager) and the day-to-day guidance of the Senior M&E Expert and in close collaboration with the FAO Egypt Country Office the M&E Technical Analyst will work closely with project beneficiaries government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure the achievement of the projects objectives.

Technical Focus

The M&E Technical Analyst will provide technical analytical and operational support to ensure that monitoring systems tools and reporting mechanisms produce high-quality useful data. He/she will lead data collection compilation analysis and reporting on technical and field results providing continuous support and guidance to field teams implementing partners and line ministries.

In particular the M&E Technical Analyst will provide technical expertise to support the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the project Modernisation of Irrigation Techniques to Improve the Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers in Upper Egypt. The project funded by the Government of the Netherlands and implemented by FAO in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation (MALR) aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through modernization of irrigation systems and promotion of Climate-Smart Water Management (CSWM) practices. To ensure evidence-based planning and effective reporting of results FAO seeks to recruit an M&E Technical Analyst to strengthen monitoring evaluation and learning functions. The position will ensure that field data analytical outputs and project reporting are aligned with the projects Results Framework and donor requirements.

Tasks and responsibilities

1) Monitoring and Data Management
Maintain the M&E framework and data collection plan consistent with the projects Results Framework.
Update monitoring tools and templates for field data collection (FFS LUC irrigation performance MSE gender etc.).
Ensure data quality and consistency across field coordinators implementing partners and government counterparts.
Manage and update the project database with proper verification and validation.
Integrate remote-sensing data (WaPOR and other satellite tools) for water productivity and land-use monitoring.

2) Analysis and Reporting
Compile and analyze project data to assess progress against indicators and targets.
Prepare analytical summaries technical briefs and visual dashboards.
Support preparation of semi-annual annual and ad hoc project performance reports.
Collaborate with research centers and universities on harmonizing field and R&D data for policy notes.
Document lessons learned success stories and impact findings.

3) Capacity Building and Technical Support
Provide training and guidance to field teams and partners on M&E tools and indicators.
Conduct supervision missions to verify data accuracy and implementation quality.
Build capacity on data quality assurance and results-based reporting.
Advise management on risks and performance gaps identified through M&E results.

4) Coordination and Communication
Coordinate with FAO M&E and GIS units for alignment with corporate systems.
Support coordination with implementing partners for joint monitoring and reporting.
Contribute to project review meetings policy discussions and knowledge sharing.
Support visibility and communication activities through preparation of fact sheets and data-driven visuals.

5) Perform other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree in Agricultural Engineering Water Resources Environmental Science or related field.
At least 5 years of relevant M&E experience preferably within agriculture or water management projects.
Working knowledge in the English and Arabic languages.
National of Egypt.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Experience with FAO UN agencies or donor-funded projects is desirable.
Proven experience in data management GIS or remote sensing (WaPOR NDVI evapotranspiration analysis).
Strong analytical and reporting skills using Excel Power BI or similar tools.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to synthesize technical data into concise reports.
Capacity to guide multidisciplinary teams.
Effective coordination and communication abilities.

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 additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.

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