Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Government
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

Post Level: Specialist

Contract Type: Consultant

Duty Station: GDPS, Ministry of Environment

Expected Place of Travel: Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Assignment Duration

This position will support the project for a period of five years, from May 2026 to April 2031. The initial contract will be for 12 months, from 1st December 2026 to November 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension on a yearly basis until the end of the project.

Duty Station

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be based at the General Directorate of Policy and Strategy (GDPS), Ministry of Environment. The M&E Officer will be required to travel frequently to target areas within Siem Reap Province, as necessary, to support project implementation and monitoring activities. During official travel, the project will cover transportation, accommodation, and meal expenses in accordance with the Government's Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) regulations and applicable project policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the National Project Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will work closely with the project team and report to the National Project Manager to carry out the following tasks:
• Develop work plans and budget plans, and prepare Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the recruitment of national and international consultants and firms.
• Manage project outcomes, outputs, and activities as assigned by the National Project Manager.
• Design the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework and System at project inception.
• Develop project-specific M&E tools as required.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to the integration of M&E considerations into project activities, including the development of:
• Monitoring and response mechanisms for communication and awareness-raising programmes;
• Guidelines for monitoring agroforestry practices;
• Monitoring components for performance-based incentive schemes;
• Monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with market development incentives; and
• o Monitoring components for a gender-responsive communication strategy and action plan.
• Ensure that the project's M&E system meets the requirements of the Government, the UNDP Country Office, and UNDP-GEF.
• Monitor project progress and contribute to the preparation of progress reports, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and quality standards, including inputs to the annual Project Implementation Reports (PIRs).
• Oversee and ensure the implementation of the project's M&E Plan, including periodic reviews of the project's Theory of Change and Results Framework in relation to actual and potential project progress and results.
• Oversee and provide guidance on the design of surveys and assessments commissioned to monitor and evaluate project results.
• Facilitate the project's Mid-Term Review (MTR) and Terminal Evaluation (TE), including the preparation of management responses.
• Facilitate annual project reviews and produce analytical reports based on review findings, including lessons learned and other knowledge management products.
• Support project site monitoring, evaluation, and learning missions.
• Conduct field visits to project sites as required to assess project progress on the ground and validate reported results.

Languages

• Khmer - Fluent
• English - Fluent

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Statistics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Agricultural Science, Research Methodology, or a related field as a minimum

Work History

• Monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, project management, or development programming, with proven experience in developing logical frameworks (logframes), theories of change, and data collection systems for 5 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks and performance measurement systems.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Environment (MoE), government agencies, and donor-funded projects (e.g., UNDP, GCF, GEF, Adaptation Fund, LDCF, ADB, USAID, EU, and the World Bank) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in developing M&E frameworks, indicators, baseline assessments, data management systems, and reporting mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and statistical software applications.
• Ability to undertake field monitoring missions and effectively coordinate with multiple stakeholders at national and subnational levels.
• Experience in supporting the development of resilient communities through scalable nature-based solutions, resource mobilization, and climate-resilient livelihood initiatives, including agroforestry, ecotourism, market development, and business plan development.
• Demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder coordination and a strong ability to work effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments.
• Experience working on projects related to watershed management, ecosystem conservation, biodiversity, irrigation systems, and flood and drought risk reduction.
• Experience in knowledge management, research, learning, and innovation.
• Strong knowledge and competencies in Results-Based Management (RBM), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) methodologies, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, indicator development and tracking, and baseline, mid-term, and final evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance, verification, and validation processes.
• Proficiency in statistical and data analysis software, including Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA, R, Power BI, or similar applications.
• Experience with database management and information management systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in preparing progress reports, donor reports, evaluation reports, and knowledge management products.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, donors, academic institutions, and local communities.
• Experience in facilitating training, coaching, and capacity-building activities related to M&E systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Excellent command of Khmer, both written and spoken, and fluency in English, both written and spoken.