Job
22 Sep 2026
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist — ZRBF II
Posted 2 hours ago
About the Role
Job type: Non-staff opportunity. Type of requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel). Duration: 6 months. Primary location: Zimbabwe — Harare. Organizational unit: FRZIM (FAO Representation in Zimbabwe). Job posting: 08/Sep/2026.
Organizational setting
For 2022–2026 the FAO Office in Zimbabwe supports Government through the Country Programme Framework (CPF): (i) promotion of inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems for food security and nutrition; (ii) building resilience to climate change, agricultural threats and crisis; (iii) sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection. FAO is partnering with UNDP and the Government of Zimbabwe on the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF II), funded by the European Union and the Government of Ireland — building resilience in vulnerable rural communities, reaching 450,000 people in the Mid-Zambezi (Binga, Kariba, Hurungwe, Mbire) and the South-East Lowveld (Chiredzi, Mwenezi, Beitbridge) over four years to December 2028. FAO leads technical support to ZRBF II Outcome 2: improved natural-resources management, utilization and environmental protection.
Reporting lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Zimbabwe and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative — Programmes, in close collaboration with the National Project Coordinator, with further guidance from the FAO Lead Technical Officer, the Regional Office for Africa and technical divisions at HQ.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Design and implement the M&E framework for FAO's programmes, including targets and indicators for effective monitoring and evaluation.
- Generate evidence of FAO's technical contribution and support verification of results reported by consortium partners; capture and strategically disseminate significant change and impact stories.
- Design and operationalize an M&E tool to track progress against agreed resilience outcome and output indicators.
- Document and demonstrate tangible results, building on baseline data and outcome-monitoring surveys.
- Consolidate quarterly and bi-annual project progress reports.
- Update data for the PAID system and update project milestones in FPMIS.
- Participate in large, complex field missions, including guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties, and draft mission summaries.
- Contribute to the production of all required project progress reports in line with donor requirements.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Organizational setting
For 2022–2026 the FAO Office in Zimbabwe supports Government through the Country Programme Framework (CPF): (i) promotion of inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems for food security and nutrition; (ii) building resilience to climate change, agricultural threats and crisis; (iii) sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection. FAO is partnering with UNDP and the Government of Zimbabwe on the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF II), funded by the European Union and the Government of Ireland — building resilience in vulnerable rural communities, reaching 450,000 people in the Mid-Zambezi (Binga, Kariba, Hurungwe, Mbire) and the South-East Lowveld (Chiredzi, Mwenezi, Beitbridge) over four years to December 2028. FAO leads technical support to ZRBF II Outcome 2: improved natural-resources management, utilization and environmental protection.
Reporting lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Zimbabwe and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative — Programmes, in close collaboration with the National Project Coordinator, with further guidance from the FAO Lead Technical Officer, the Regional Office for Africa and technical divisions at HQ.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Design and implement the M&E framework for FAO's programmes, including targets and indicators for effective monitoring and evaluation.
- Generate evidence of FAO's technical contribution and support verification of results reported by consortium partners; capture and strategically disseminate significant change and impact stories.
- Design and operationalize an M&E tool to track progress against agreed resilience outcome and output indicators.
- Document and demonstrate tangible results, building on baseline data and outcome-monitoring surveys.
- Consolidate quarterly and bi-annual project progress reports.
- Update data for the PAID system and update project milestones in FPMIS.
- Participate in large, complex field missions, including guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties, and draft mission summaries.
- Contribute to the production of all required project progress reports in line with donor requirements.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Requirements
Minimum requirements
- Advanced university degree in monitoring and evaluation, agriculture, international development, humanitarian studies, sociology, statistics or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, learning and evidence generation, evaluation, research, technical assessment and programme implementation.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English.
- National of Zimbabwe.
Technical skills
- Extent and relevance of experience in conducting or contributing to complex thematic, programme, portfolio or project monitoring and evaluations.
- Ability to synthesize complex evidence and prepare clear, balanced, evidence-based products.
- Knowledge of FAO tools and procedures for project implementation, monitoring and reporting is an asset.
- Ability to technically supervise, manage and support project field activities.
- Experience working across humanitarian, development and normative contexts.
- Good analytical, writing, communication and advocacy skills.
- Knowledge of local languages spoken in Zimbabwe, and previous experience with the UN or international organizations, are added advantages.
FAO core competencies: Results Focus; Teamwork; Communication; Building Effective Relationships; Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.
How to apply: visit the FAO recruitment website (Jobs at FAO — job no. 2601903) and complete your online profile, attaching a letter of motivation, then submit your application. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Closure date: 22 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Advanced university degree in monitoring and evaluation, agriculture, international development, humanitarian studies, sociology, statistics or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, learning and evidence generation, evaluation, research, technical assessment and programme implementation.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English.
- National of Zimbabwe.
Technical skills
- Extent and relevance of experience in conducting or contributing to complex thematic, programme, portfolio or project monitoring and evaluations.
- Ability to synthesize complex evidence and prepare clear, balanced, evidence-based products.
- Knowledge of FAO tools and procedures for project implementation, monitoring and reporting is an asset.
- Ability to technically supervise, manage and support project field activities.
- Experience working across humanitarian, development and normative contexts.
- Good analytical, writing, communication and advocacy skills.
- Knowledge of local languages spoken in Zimbabwe, and previous experience with the UN or international organizations, are added advantages.
FAO core competencies: Results Focus; Teamwork; Communication; Building Effective Relationships; Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.
How to apply: visit the FAO recruitment website (Jobs at FAO — job no. 2601903) and complete your online profile, attaching a letter of motivation, then submit your application. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Closure date: 22 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.