Consultant (Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist)

WorldFish

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About The Position

WorldFish is an international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition. Our work in countries advances progress on multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation, with a vision of healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity.

The project, “Promoting sustainable fisheries management in the Red Sea Large Marine Ecosystem” (RedSeaFish) is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). WorldFish is executing, three components of the project while the Regional Commission for Fisheries (RECOFI) is responsible for executing one component. The project aims to strengthen regional cooperation and management for sustainable shared fisheries in the Red Sea through strengthening fisheries data and information systems, enhancing collaborative regional fisheries management in the Red Sea, improving national regulatory frameworks and institutional capacity to manage Red Sea fisheries, and improving knowledge and awareness to support sustainable fisheries management. The beneficiary countries include Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Jordan, Sudan and Yemen, while Saudi Arabia will partner and engage in project activities. The project management unit will be based in Cairo, Egypt.

The main objective is to design, implement, and support a comprehensive, gender‑responsive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system for the RedSeaFish project to enable: Systematic tracking of outputs, outcomes, and Global Environmental Benefits (GEBs). Compliance with FAO and GEF monitoring, reporting, and evaluation requirements. Adaptive management and learning across project components and countries.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Natural Resource Management, Fisheries, Environmental Sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum 7–10 years of proven experience in MEL for donor-funded regional or multi-country projects.
• Demonstrated experience with GEF and/or FAO MEL systems is a strong asset.
• Strong expertise in results-based management, indicators, baselines, targets, and evaluations.
• Proven experience integrating gender and social inclusion into MEL frameworks.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Arabic would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize the Project MEL Plan in line with FAO and GEF requirements.
• Define indicators, baselines, targets, and means of verification, including sex‑disaggregated data.
• Ensure alignment with the Results Framework and relevant GEF Core Indicators.
• Integrate gender and social inclusion indicators in line with the Gender Action Plan.
• Establish MEL tools and procedures for systematic data collection, validation, and analysis.
• Support national partners in monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare and quality‑assure MEL inputs for project inception, progress reports and annual workplan and budget, in compliance with FAO and GEF reporting standards and timelines.
• Synthesize monitoring findings, lessons learned, and good practices.
• Support adaptive management and evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Coordinate with Knowledge Management and Communications teams.
• Strengthen MEL capacity of PMU staff and partners through coaching and guidance.
• Contribute to evaluation ToRs, data provision, and management responses.
• Support planning and follow‑up of the Mid‑Term Review and Terminal Evaluation during year 3 and 4.
• Promote ownership and effective use of MEL systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior