Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning

<!–

Description

–>

• Develop a comprehensive MEAL strategy/reporting framework and plan for the FAIR-VALUE Project.
• Contribute to the development of the project analytical plan and tools including but not limited to the design and implementation of baseline, mid and endline studies.
• Ensure timely collection of data on project activities and outcomes, and analysis of this data to assess and report on the project’s progress, results, learnings, and impacts.
• Regularly report on the project’s progress to the project team and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that all M&E activities comply with the donor’s and FAO requirements.
• Provide support in the collection and review of relevant value chain studies done in Mindanao/Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
• Provide training and coaching for project field staff on MEAL
• Analyze training needs assessment reports and findings conducted in coordination with respective FAIR-VALUE specialists. 
• Take technical lead in identifying appropriate project interventions to implement the agri-enterprise/agribusiness component of the project and determine the specific training modules and inputs required for implementing the appropriate interventions;
• Support the development of activity designs, training modules for all capacity building activities related to marketing and agribusiness in coordination with respective FAIR-VALUE specialists;
• Serve as resource person and/or help in facilitating various agri-enterprise development trainings and assist in the enhancement of existing business plans/enterprises;
• Coordinate with relevant government agencies including, among others the Department of Agriculture (DA), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) –Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, (BARMM), Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism (MTIT), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), local government units and other key counterparts, to ensure coherent designing of programmes and interventions by all actors; 
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of midterm and final evaluations of the project. 
• Perform routine spot checks and field visits to assess the project’s progress and identify any potential risks or issues. These activities should be guided by the project’s risk management plan, which outlines the key risks and mitigation measures for the project; 
• Prepare and submit an end-of-assignment report according to FAO’s guidelines; and
• Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested by FAO.

• University degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Economics, Agriculture Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, and other related fields 
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation accountability and learning, data analysis, data visualization, and/or information management specially in the field of Agri-enterprise development
• Working knowledge of English
• National of the Philippines

• General knowledge and skills in the use of KoboCollect, Tableau, Power BI and other office software’s, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Familiarity with FAO operational procedures is an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Tagalog 
• Ability to communicate in a Mindanaoan dialect is an advantage.

<!—

<!–

–>