M&E Technical Analyst

FAO

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Egypt (FAOR-EGY), the direct supervision of the International Programme Specialist (Project Manager), and the day-to-day guidance of the Senior M&E Expert, and in close collaboration with the FAO Egypt Country Office, the M&E Technical Analyst will work closely with project beneficiaries, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure the achievement of the projects objectives.

The M&E Technical Analyst will provide technical expertise to support the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the project Modernisation of Irrigation Techniques to Improve the Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers in Upper Egypt . The project, funded by the Government of the Netherlands and implemented by FAO in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation (MALR), aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through modernization of irrigation systems and promotion of Climate-Smart Water Management (CSWM) practices. To ensure evidence-based planning and effective reporting of results, FAO seeks to recruit an M&E Technical Analyst to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning functions. The position will ensure that field data, analytical outputs, and project reporting are aligned with the project s Results Framework and donor requirements.

1) Monitoring and Data Management
Maintain the M&E framework and data collection plan consistent with the projects Results Framework.
Update monitoring tools and templates for field data collection (FFS, LUC, irrigation performance, MSE, gender, etc.).
Ensure data quality and consistency across field coordinators, implementing partners, and government counterparts.
Manage and update the project database with proper verification and validation.
Integrate remote-sensing data (WaPOR and other satellite tools) for water productivity and land-use monitoring.

2) Analysis and Reporting
Compile and analyze project data to assess progress against indicators and targets.
Prepare analytical summaries, technical briefs, and visual dashboards.
Support preparation of semi-annual, annual, and ad hoc project performance reports.
Collaborate with research centers and universities on harmonizing field and R&D data for policy notes.
Document lessons learned, success stories, and impact findings.

3) Capacity Building and Technical Support
Provide training and guidance to field teams and partners on M&E tools and indicators.
Conduct supervision missions to verify data accuracy and implementation quality.
Build capacity on data quality assurance and results-based reporting.
Advise management on risks and performance gaps identified through M&E results.

4) Coordination and Communication
Coordinate with FAO M&E and GIS units for alignment with corporate systems.
Support coordination with implementing partners for joint monitoring and reporting.
Contribute to project review meetings, policy discussions, and knowledge sharing.
Support visibility and communication activities through preparation of fact sheets and data-driven visuals.

5) Perform other duties as required.