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M&E EC 3 Description of the Position The GFDRR is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation ETC to work with multi-disciplinary teams to help strengthen the GFDRR’s M&E functions and capacity under the supervision of Lead Operations Officer.

The Monitoring and Evaluation ETC will help coordinate the GFDRR’s internal monitoring, evaluation, and learning functions, including further strengthening and implementing GFDRR’s multi-year monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) plans, coordinating and managing various MEL activities with key stakeholder as well as quality control. Primary responsibilities include: • Further develop or update the GFDRR’s MEL framework, including theory of change, results framework and indicators, evaluation and learning plans covering both the GFDRR Umbrella and other trust funds managed by the department.
• Support or oversee GFDRR’s results data collection, monitoring and reporting including data validation and quality control; 
• Assist GFDRR teams in selecting appropriate M&E indicators, setting baselines and targets for GFDRR’s new strategy phase, annual work plan as well as GFDRR funded projects and programs. 
• Plan and organize periodic MEL workshops to agree on major decisions relating to GFDRR’s MEL plan and activities based on consultation and feedback from donors, GFDRR teams and other key stakeholders. 
• Design and carry out or coordinate GFDRR’s multiyear and multifaceted evaluations (formative and summative as well thematic, country level and programmatic evaluations) with support from the GFDRR teams and outsourced consultants/firms. 
• Prepare high-quality reports on the GFDRR’s monitoring and evaluation progress and results, including periodic progress updates to donors, Annual Progress Report as well as other reports as needed.
• Identify major gaps, lessons and areas for improvement based on M&E’s findings and recommendations; extract, synthesize, and craft compelling lessons learnt from GFDRR-funded projects or programs in support of the GFDRR’s key decision making, learning and communications needs and activities. 
• disseminate key findings and recommendations from M&E activities and promote or facilitate internal learning accordingly. 
• Represent the GFDRR’s M&E perspectives at different fora, as needed, including within WB and other key stakeholders.
• Other duties and tasks as might be specified from time to time.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in in in international development, public policy, economics, statistics, social science, or other related fields and at least 8 years of relevant professional experience in World Bank or other IFI operations that can be applied to evaluation work. Some experience and/or an aptitude for designing and conducting evaluations.
• Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and best practices with proven knowledge of a range of monitoring and evaluation methods, results-based management, monitoring, and participatory approaches. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing theories of change, results frameworks, evaluation and learning plans, especially in monitoring and evaluation analysis of development projects and programs, using quantitative, statistical and qualitative analysis for complex, multicomponent programs and funds across sectors, regions, and topics.
• Good understanding of international development topics, especially those relating to climate mitigation, resilience and adaptation, and disaster risk management, gender and social inclusion, or sector exposure to sustainable development in developing countries.
• Knowledge of WBG operational and trust fund policies and procedures is a plus.
• Ability to conceptualize and produce concise, logical, clear, user-friendly, and persuasive written outputs, reports and presentations; Data visualization and/or IT skills a plus
• Proven project management, planning, and organizational skills; able to multi-task, deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on time.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical, writing and oral skills. Communicates and presents information in a clear and organized manner in writing and orally. Capacity to develop visual systems and presentations that help summarize and visualize evaluation findings; and multimedia and video content is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, seeking guidance as needed from more senior colleagues and task team leaders and effectively supervising junior colleagues.
•  Intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial skills and demonstrated ability to adapt and innovate to answer difficult questions or analyze new subjects.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with others independently: identifies potential sources of information to gather required information or data needed for monitoring and evaluations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to engage proactively and constructively with diverse, multi-cultural teams; including peers, junior and senior colleagues across units.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.  The five WBG Core Competencies for all staff: 

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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