The Ministry of Forestry Range and Soil Conservation is implementing the “Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods Project” (ROLL) funded by the Government of Lesotho (GoL) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The objective of the project is to is to ensure that rural communities adopt transformational practices for regenerated landscapes and sustainable livelihoods leading to improved nutrition and adaptation to climate change. This objective is underpinned by four outcomes; 1) Change in resource use practices; 2) Reduction of environmental degradation; 3) Improved livelihoods; and 4) the establishment of a facility and a fund.
The project comprises of two components: Regeneration coalition facility and Regeneration Opportunities Fund. The ROLL hereby invites applications from eligible candidates for the following positions:
Overall Scope of Work
Reporting directly to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager the Monitoring, Evaluation and
Learning officer will be responsible for M&E System and oversee that implementation is realised according
to the conditions of Loan agreement and Project Implementation Manual.
Main tasks and Responsibilities
• Participate in development of M&E system and tools for enhanced project performance tracking.
• Participate in development of project M&E framework and plan for implementation of all project M&E activities, in close collaboration with other PMU staff members;
• Assist in designing of the key performance Indicators for each component, for recording and reporting of physical progress against the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB);
• Support implementation of M&E activities to verify the quality of data provided and identify areas for adaptations;
• Facilitate dissemination of the outputs M&E findings with project Staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders;
• Contribute in development of Annual Work Plan and Budget to guide implementation of project activities;
• Contribute in development of a plan for M&E capacity building to keep up with the new trends;
• Support the development of contract specifications of service providers, to enhance M&E for service provider’s performance; and
• Develop the framework and procedures for the evaluation of project activities in collaboration with stakeholder to assess progress towards project objectives.
• Conduct meetings with project partners/stakeholders to assess their role in the implementation of the projects.
• Assess the impacts of the projects on the socio economic conditions of the target communities.
Competencies
• Planning and organizing skills;
• Effective communication and negotiation skills interpersonal skills;
• Ability to navigate complex governance and stakeholder management situations;
• Diversity management skills;
• Highest standards of integrity and discretion;
• Results-oriented;
• Competent in data analyzing software’s such as SPSS, Stata, Eviews etc.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Educational Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Statistics
• Post Graduate Degree in any of the listed qualification is an added advantage
Experience
• Minimum 4 years practical experience in Monitoring and Evaluation for bachelor’s degree Holders and 3 years for Honor’s Degree Holder and 2 Years for Masters Degree Holders.
• Experience in conducting surveys, developing questionnaires and processing data is an added value;
Language Requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken Sesotho and English;
Duration of the Assignment
The duration of the assignment will be 3 year, renewable depending on satisfactory performance.
For a detailed set of ToRs please visit the Ministry of Forestry Range and soil Conservation website (http://www.forestry.gov.ls/The%20Miistery_page). All Interested candidates must hand deliver applications, CVs including certified Certificates to Ministry of Forestry Range and Soil Conservation Offices addressed to Director Human Resources, MFRSC, P.O Box 92, Industrial Area, Maseru. The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 7th February 2022 at 16:30 noon. Please visit Human Resources Office for further enquiries.