Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (extended deadline)

World Agroforestry (ICRAF) – Vietnam Office

Recruitment of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (re-posted)

About our organization

The International Center for Research in Agroforestry (also known as the World Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role which trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

The Position

ICRAF Viet Nam country office is seeking for the dynamic motivated Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support to the monitoring and evaluation of the projects "Learning Center for Zero Emission and Climate Resilience in Northern Viet Nam (LEARN-VN)" and "Agroecology for Resilient Landscapes for the Poor in Northern Uplands of Viet Nam (A4P)" funded by BftW.

This position is responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementation of the M&E system of the afore-mentioned projects. She/he will work to improve the qualitative and quantitative data collected by these projects. The post-holder also supports the country coordinator with M&E of country level impacts from CIFOR-ICRAF activities in Viet Nam

The M&E officer will report to the LEARN-VN project manager, and work closely with the manager of A4P project. She/he is required to perform and fulfill the following tasks and responsibilities:

MainResponsibilities

1. Project of Learning Center for Zero Emission and Climate Resilience in Northern Viet Nam (LEARN-VN) (2023-2025)

• Develop and update project M&E framework and plan, including indicators, baseline, data collection protocol, and responsibilities of different project team members.
• Design data collection tools and protocols for project M&E surveys (including but not limited to baseline and endline surveys) and lead the collection of the data in the field.
• Undertake quality control of M&E data.
• Design and update project M&E database(s) in accordance with project activities.
• Undertake data analysis and prepare relevant M&E reports, such as the achievement of project indicators, for presentation or reporting of project progress.
• Build project team and partner's M&E capacity as required.
• Provide advice on improving project performance using M&E findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

2. Project of Agroecology for resilient landscapes for the poor in Northern uplands of Viet Nam (A4P), funded by BftW (2021-2025)

• Update project M&E framework and plan, including indicators, baseline, data collection protocol, and responsibilities of different project team members.
• Design data collection tools and protocols for project M&E surveys and lead the collection of the data in the field.
• Manage and analyse project M&E datasets, including baseline, endline, farmer profile data to monitor and evaluate project indicators following M&E plan.
• Undertake quality control of M&E data.
• Monitor training and training participant lists.
• Design and operate internal data management system with partner.
• Undertake data analysis and prepare relevant M&E reports, such as the achievement of project indicators, for presentation or reporting of project progress.

3. For program level M&E

• Develop and update country program level impact monitoring framework, including indicators, data collection protocol.
• Design data collection tools and protocols for assessment of impacts from country program activities and lead the collection of the data in the field.
• Undertake quality control of M&E data.
• Undertake data analysis based on M&E data from projects and program, and prepare relevant reports on impacts of CIFOR-ICRAF Viet Nam's work for presentation or reporting.
• Build country team and partner's M&E capacity as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Master degree in project management, business administration, economics, data management, climate change, or related field.

Minimum Work Experience:

• At least three years of relevant M&E experience, preferably in the area of climate change, economics, forestry, agriculture, sustainable natural resource management and/or rural development.
• Experience in working with international agency, not-for-profit organizations, and development organizations.
• Experience in project management, log-frame development
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems, including designing and managing database systems.
• Knowledge of theory of change, quantitative data analysis methodology and statistic software.
• Experience in developing data collection tools.
• Experience with data quality assessments.
• Proven record of academic publications is an important asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Pro-active and independent way of working
• Good knowledge of program implementation, monitoring, evaluation techniques, and practices.
• Good analytical skills, and good computer application skills.
• Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in diversified environments.
• Fluency in English: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Well organized and demonstrated ability in time management.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, verbally and in writing, in both English and Vietnamese.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated ability to generate creative, practical approaches to overcoming challenging situations.
• Open to receiving feedback from others.

Terms of offer

• One-year contract with a competitive salary, to be renewed upon performance and budget availability.
• The contract is subject to 3 (three) monthsprobation period, assessment of performance.
• Start working as soon as possible. Immediate availability to join CIFOR-ICRAF team is a merit.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, and email address.

All correspondence should be addressed to the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Office Hanoi, at the 13th floor, HCMCC building, 249A Thuy Khue street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi, Vietnam OR via email: [email protected]. Applicants should indicate “Application – M&E Officer” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until the 30 September 2023. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

ICRAF believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages local-based candidates to apply.  We invite you to learn more about ICRAF at our web site:

www.worldagroforestry.org/regions/southeast_asia/vietnam