Overview
The National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating the Project Monitoring System, aligned with GCF and FAO guidelines, and the ADAPT Jamaica logical framework and M&E Plan. Their work is essential to ensure that timely, reliable, and quality data is generated on progress towards project outputs, outcomes, and indicators.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a monitoring system and tools, as well as monitoring and reporting instruments on technical/physical execution level; financial management; level of compliance with the indicators; Compliance with the project schedule.
- Ensure integration of the monitoring system with the donor reporting requirements and FAO systems (FPMIS) as well as corporative reporting requirements (FAO CPF, UNSDCF).
- Assist in the preparation of Annual Work Plans and Budgets for review and approval, providing annual planning tools and guidance.
- Support the establishment of the baseline data and the coordination for mid-term and final evaluations in line with FAO and GCF requirements, as well as the respective follow-up on recommendations.
- Assist in the adjustment of project results indicators, ensuring they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART).
- Be responsible for day-to-day monitoring of project activities, results and risks, ensuring that budgets and work plans are on track and monitor project progress.
- Monitor adherence to environmental, social and fiduciary safeguards, including monitor implementation of the Project’s Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Gender Action Plan (GAP).
- Monitor indicators to assess results at outcome, output and activity levels.
- Draft technical and financial reports as needed, supporting project management decisions and allocation of resources and activities by monitoring the progress of implementation of activities and achievement of targets.
- Contribute to mid-term and final evaluations through evidence preparation, data analysis, and technical inputs.
- Identify and report bottlenecks and implementation challenges, relevant on project level, to the Project Management.
- Prepare budget revisions and extensions if needed.
- Ensure compliance with GCF/FAO reporting calendars: APRs, semi-annual/annual reports and inputs to mid-term and final evaluations; keep corporate systems (e.g. FPMIS) updated.
- Attend PMU and Steering Committee (PSC) meetings, providing M&E analysis for strategic decision-making.
- Maintain a structured repository for data, evidence, and documentation.
- Capture and summarize lessons learned, good practices, and emerging results.
- Produce concise knowledge products (briefs, notes, success stories) in coordination with the Communication Specialist.
- Ensure KM inputs inform PMU and Steering Committee decision-making.
- Ensure KM products meet corporate standards and support replication and scaling.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in project monitoring, preferably in agriculture, climate resilience, or rural development projects.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing MEAL frameworks and tools.
- Proven experience in data analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, or Stata).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster strategic partnerships.
- Knowledge of modern data management systems and digital platforms.
- Capacity to generate evidence-based recommendations and support decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under pressure.
Qualifications
• University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Project Management Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Agriculture, Fisheries, Social Sciences or another related field.
