Job Summary

The M&E Officer will work under the Direct supervision of the Project Manager (Team Leader) with support from the Deputy Team Leader in ITC. They will work in close collaboration with the remainder of the project team, and more specifically the dairy and tourism portfolio managers, the knowledge and communications officer, and the financial and administrative assistants 

They will also contribute to coordinating and quality checking the work of consultants hired during the project to collect data and support the development and operations of the MRM system, or as indicated by the Project Manager.

The M&E officer will develop, operationalise, and oversee a results measurement system based on the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) Standard for Results Measurement In collaboration with the project team, they will ensure the overall systemic nature of all project activities, effective monitoring and evaluation of project activities and measurement of results.

This will include collecting data that can be analysed and used to make strategic decisions as well as closely collaborating with other project team members to ensure the system is fully understood and owned by them

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough review of the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) Standard for Results Measurement and identify the key principles and requirements that are relevant to the project
• Work with the project team to design and establish Intervention Guides for each project intervention based on the key elements of the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) Standard
• Support the team to develop results chains for the project and for each project intervention
• Support the project team to identify and measure appropriate indicators to measure intervention progress and change, particularly for changes to trade, MSME growth and competitiveness, employment, gender and youth-related outputs, outcomes, and impact
• Work closely with the project team and partners to ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are integrated into project planning, implementation, and reporting, including organising and co-facilitating quarterly project reviews
• Lead the development and operationalisation of a monitoring plan outlining the specific activities that will be conducted on an ongoing basis to track progress toward project objectives
• Coordinate and provide support to project staff in MRM system use, including development of research instruments, conduct regular data collection and develop relationships with project partners who contribute to data collection, periodic reviews of the interventions and revision of results chains
• Support the project team to manage, clean and analyse collected data in a way that optimises reliability and use
• Prepare reports and presentations to inform project management, donors, and stakeholders about project progress and results based on the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) Standard
• Work closely with the knowledge and communications officer to produce evidence-based knowledge and learning products
• Lead training MRM for the project team and, to the extent required, stakeholders and project partners
• Support the Project Manager and project team in the full integration of the MRM system in the project's management and the team’s learning
• Perform any other duties requested by the Project Manager

Qualifications, Education, and Competencies

Other Qualifications and Experience: 
Professional training on MRM/monitoring and evaluation and market systems development (MSD) is desirable 
At least three years of relevant professional experience in MRM or M&E, including the development and management of such systems 
Experience in MRM/M&E in private sector or market systems development programmes and/or with the DCED Standard would be a distinct advantage 
Experience in market systems or value chain development would be an advantage 
Languages: 
Excellent command of English (written and spoken) 
Competencies : 
Strong socio-economic research and analytical skills 
Ability to conduct performance measurement, selection of indicators, reporting, developing and implementing monitoring plans, perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for formulation, administration and evaluation of projects 
Good knowledge of programme and budget, project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices

Demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate and work with multiple partners, including government, social partners and to foster cooperation and effective networks

Design and Strategy: Excellent understanding of programmatic design and a good grasp

Strong written communication skills, including proven ability to create high-quality written documents 
Strong analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution, ability to negotiate and good drafting skills 
Good organizational skills

Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team 
Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy 
Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office 
Knowledge of the programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation) 
Knowledge of resource mobilization 
Clear commitment to mainstream gender into project activities

Proven ability to analyse and translate data into clear, engaging content for decision making and knowledge production development 
Ability to organizes and lead project reviews and workshops 
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory and inclusive behaviour and attitudes

How to Apply

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations International Labour Organization in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to apply online at the APPLY Button below [ APPLY Button] Deadline: 15th October 2025