Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Monitoring & Evaluation
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Expected Place of Travel: Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap Provinces, Cambodia
The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the overall design, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation system to ensure effective tracking of results and delivery of output.
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM) from the Ministry of Environment (MoE), and in close collaboration with the SCALE+ team, FAO technical teams, MOE, MAFF, sub-national authorities, and community stakeholders.
He/she will ensure the effective functioning of the project’s M&E system, systematically tracking and documenting project progress, lessons learned, and emerging risks. This will support adaptive project management and risk mitigation by providing timely, accurate, and real-time performance analysis of project implementation.
The M&E Specialist will also ensure that monitoring and reporting requirements of FAO and the (GEF) are met in a timely and high-quality manner.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- M&E System Development and Implementation
- Develop and update the Project M&E implementation Plan, including indicators, baselines, targets, data collection tools, and reporting formats.
- Lead the development the M&E database and reporting dashboard to track the project implementation progress
- Lead training of project staff and stakeholders including the provincial line departments on the M&E related framework, tools and reporting procedure as per donor requirement.
- Establish data collection, verification, validation, and storage systems in compliance with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) standards.
- Design and oversee baseline, mid-term, and endline surveys and assessments.
- Develop gender-responsive and disaggregated indicators (sex, age, vulnerability status).
- Track and analyze the progress of ecosystem, biodiversity and adaptation measures under the scope of the project intervention.
- Ensure alignment of M&E systems with national systems of MOE and MAFF where applicable.
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor implementation progress across all four project components and outputs.
- Compile quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports in line with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) reporting requirements.
- Track performance indicators, including those related to:
- Climate resilience, Biodiversity conservation, Sustainable land management
- Livelihood and value chain development, Gender equality and social inclusion
- Support preparation of Project Implementation Reports (PIRs), Project Progress Report (PPR) and other donor-required reports.
- Provide analytical briefs to inform management decisions and adaptive planning.
- Data Management and Quality Assurance
- Ensure quality control and consistency of data collected by field teams and implementing partners.
- Conduct periodic field monitoring visits to CPAs to verify reported results.
- Establish digital databases and dashboards for real-time monitoring where feasible.
- Maintain proper documentation and achieving project M&E data and evidence.
- Capacity Building and Support
- Provide technical guidance and training to project staff, local authorities, CPA committees, and partners on M&E tools and reporting requirements.
- Strengthen institutional capacity at national, provincial, and district levels to support evidence-based planning and implementation.
- Promote participatory monitoring approaches at community level.
- Evaluation and Learning
- Support the organization and coordination of mid-term and terminal evaluations.
- Facilitate lessons learned workshops and reflection sessions.
- Contribute to knowledge products, case studies, and best practice documentation under Component 4.
- Ensure findings from monitoring and evaluations inform adaptive project management, risk mitigation and scaling-up strategies.
- Coordination and Communication
- Liaise closely with FAO technical teams, government counterparts, and implementing partners on M&E matters.
- Participate in project steering committee meetings and provide progress updates.
- Ensure compliance with FAO, Global Environment Facility (GEF), and government reporting standards.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or related fields.
Work History:
- Relevant professional experience in M&E of donor-funded projects (experience with Global Environment Facility – GEF or FAO-funded projects is an asset) for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Advanced university degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or related fields.
- Proven experience in climate change adaptation, sustainable land management, agriculture, biodiversity, or natural resource management projects.
- Experience in designing logical frameworks and results-based management systems.
- Experience working with government institutions and community-based organizations.
- Experience with digital data collection tools and database management systems.
- Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Khmer is an advantage.
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies.
- Demonstrated understanding of gender-responsive and inclusive M&E approaches.
Communication Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Communications, Agriculture, Economics, Media
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Expected Place of Travel: Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap Provinces, Cambodia
The Communication Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the project’s communication and visibility strategy to ensure effective dissemination of project objectives, achievements, lessons learned, and impacts.
Under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM), and in close collaboration with the Technical Adviser and FAO team, the Communication Specialist will ensure that communication and knowledge products meet high standards of quality and align with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) visibility requirements, while adhering to approved timelines and budgets.
The Communication Specialist will support cross-cutting communication needs across all project components.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communication Strategy and Planning
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Project Communication and Visibility Strategy aligned with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) guidelines.
- Prepare annual communication workplans with clear targets, indicators, and timelines.
- Coordinate with and provide inputs into FAO regional and global communication efforts.
- Ensure gender-responsive and inclusive communication approaches.
- Ensure compliance with donor visibility and branding requirements.
- Content Development and Knowledge Products
- Develop high-quality communication materials, including:
- Project briefs and fact sheets
- Success stories and human-interest stories
- Case studies and lessons learned
- Policy briefs
- News articles and press releases
- Brochures, leaflets, banners, and visibility materials
- Document best practices in climate-resilient crop-livestock systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and inclusive value chains.
- Support documentation of participatory assessments, restoration activities, livestock improvement initiatives, and community adaptation interventions.
- Media and Public Engagement
- Establish and maintain relationships with national and sub-national media.
- Organize press briefings, media field visits, and project launch/closing events.
- Draft speeches, talking points, and presentations for senior officials.
- Promote project achievements through traditional and digital media channels.
- Digital Communication and Social Media
- Manage and provide regularly update of project-related contents to MAFF, MoE and FAO Cambodia for posting on digital platforms and social media.
- Develop multimedia products (short videos, photo stories, infographics).
- Ensure appropriate archiving of photos, videos, and communication assets.
- Knowledge Management and Learning
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the project's knowledge management strategy.
- Capture and disseminate lessons learned and good practices to support replication and scale-up.
- Support experience sharing workshops, learning events, and cross-site exchanges.
- Collaborate with research institutions and technical partners to translate evidence into accessible communication products.
- Support to Monitoring and Reporting
- Provide communication inputs to semi-annual and annual progress reports.
- Document project milestones and impacts aligned with the Results Framework.
- Develop communication indicators and track performance of outreach activities.
- Capacity Building
- Build communication capacity of CPA committees, community producer groups, and local authorities.
- Provide guidance on storytelling, documentation, and visibility compliance.
- Support youth and women’s engagement in communication and advocacy initiatives.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Degree in Media, Communication and Digital Information and Development Studies, Environmental Management, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or related field.
- Bachelor's Degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
Work History:
- Experience in communication for development, climate change, or donor-funded projects (FAO/GEF experience preferred) for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong writing and editing skills in English and Khmer language.
- Experience producing digital content, photography, and videography.
- Capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive SCALE+ Communication and Visibility Strategy aligned with MoE, MAFF, FAO, and GEF requirements.
- Experience translating complex climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and crop–livestock system interventions into compelling narratives.
- Ensure branding compliance (FAO, GEF, government visibility guidelines).
- Build and maintain relationships with national and provincial media outlets.
- Draft press releases, media advisories, talking points, and key messages.
- Coordinate media coverage during project launches, field missions, and high-level visits.
- Prepare spokespersons (PMU, MoE leadership) for interviews and public engagements.
- Manage crisis and reputational communication when needed.
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English
Soft Skills
- Ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging messages.
- Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
