Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to contribute to the design and implementation of results frameworks and M&E systems for the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). The FRLD, established to assist developing countries vulnerable to climate change, operates under the UNFCCC's financial mechanism and is hosted by the World Bank as an interim trustee. The FRLD Secretariat, located in Washington, D.C., supports the fund's governing bodies, manages institutional relations, aids in strategy and policy development, and oversees management systems. The M&E Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of FRLD's operations through robust monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management, fostering organizational learning and disseminating best practices. This position involves collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including governments, access entities, multilateral development banks, UN agencies, climate funds, donor organizations, and civil society. The role requires a strong emphasis on knowledge management and organizational learning through the dissemination of tools, guidelines, and lessons learned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Climate Change/Environment, or other relevant social or natural science fields.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in the development, implementation, and management of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems.
Comprehensive understanding and experience in M&E systems development, policies, procedures, and practices within united nation agencies, bilateral or multilateral climate funds or organizations.
Strong conceptual, research, and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and synthesize diverse information into actionable conclusions and recommendations.
Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative MEL methods – and in the implementation of monitoring climate change, environmental and/or loss and damage projects/ programs.
Proven ability to effectively contribute to task teams responsible for producing major reports, analytics and studies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively analyze, synthesize, and present complex materials to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Preferably with a strong background in climate change / loss and damage at global, national, or sub-national program levels.
Familiarity with the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage and an understanding of the Board’s priorities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the implementation of the FRLD results measurement framework, RMF handbook, MEL Policy, Strategic Learning Framework, Knowledge Management, Evaluation System and Approach - and related guidance documents, as needed.
Coordinate the design, development, and continuous improvement of a web-based results management system to support data-driven decision-making and institutional learning (in coordination with the portfolio management system).
Contribute to the results reports that synthesize achievements, lessons learned, and areas for improvement across projects and programs.
Coordinate the development and dissemination of M&E and knowledge products, including tools, templates, guidelines, and case studies that promote institutional learning and good practices.
Promote a learning-oriented culture by designing and facilitating knowledge-sharing events, learning reviews, and reflection workshops.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to generate, curate, and disseminate knowledge products on emerging topics related to loss and damage.
Provide M&E guidance to access agencies and client countries to strengthen results orientation in funding requests and projects.
Oversee the review of funding requests of projects and programs to ensure the technical robustness of M&E requirements, including completeness, methodological soundness, and full compliance with the Fund’s Results Framework and related policies.
Work closely with FRLD REAL team program manager to ensure M&E frameworks and learning objectives are consistently integrated across all levels of programming.
Support country-level capacity to design, manage, and use M&E systems for planning, implementation, and adaptive management.
Develop and implement a dissemination strategy for evaluation and learning products tailored to multiple audiences.
Prepare briefs, results narratives, impact stories, presentations, and knowledge summaries etc. for FRLD leadership and stakeholders to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
Provide logistical and substantive support in organizing results related workshops, consultations, and knowledge-sharing sessions with stakeholders.