Advisor-Planning, M&E and Economic

Research
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Duty Station: Kathmandu

Responsibilities:

 Ensure setting up and proper implementation of the Results Based Monitoring and
Evaluation (RBME) System and define performance measurements
 Identify the needs and define tools for the collection of quantitative and qualitative
information, and devise mechanism for collection and reporting of project
information/data
 Monitor the project performance against the identified indicators and M&E framework to
ensure intended deliverables are jointly achieved
 Prepare monitoring schedules, facilitate the implementation of a participatory monitoring
system
 Prepare and facilitate periodic joint reflection and planning sessions and regularly
monitor risks
 Provide relevant and reliable information on processes, results and effects of project work
in accordance with GIZ's M&E standards
 Prepare the annual progress report
 Support strategic planning and prioritisation based on timely, regular engagement with
the project team in the various municipality clusters, monitor socio-economic trends to
facilitate planning
 Work closely in developing and conducting of the Business Climate Surveys
 Act as communication and knowledge management focal person of the project and liaise
accordingly
 Undertake documentation of successes, best practices and lessons learned from the
experiences
 Closely work with the project team in conducting dialogues and interactions with
stakeholders
 Coordinate with the team and assist in the planning and implementation of human
capacity development measures
 Support in improving the coordination and communication between the project team in
the field and the Kathmandu office
 Act as the focal person for the project in the working groups of M&E, public relations
and digitalisation
 Support the project team in the value chain selection and analysis
 Provide support in the development of the entrepreneurship development component and
work closely to support identification of product or process innovations in the value
chains
  Support the LPED team members in integrating GIZ’ project management toolbox
Capacity WORKS in planning, daily operation and review
 Support the Chief Technical Advisor in preparation of project related communication as
required for reporting to the commissioning ministry, the German Embassy and GIZ

Required qualification and experience:

 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Political or Social Sciences or

Management
 Experience of minimum 5 years in a similar position, preferably in an international
development organisation
 Ability to work independently and with a solution-oriented attitude
 Analytical and report writing capacities
 Excellent numeracy skills
 Work experience in the field of (local) economic development would be an advantage 
 Knowledge on GIZ’ project management toolbox Capacity WORKS would be an
advantage
 Very good communication of both written and spoken English and Nepali 
 Sound computer skills (MS Office)

Applying Procedure

Interested Nepali citizens are requested to send a complete application including CV with two
referees to the email address <lped@giz.de> by 31 May 2020. Only applications sent by email
will be accepted.

(Please write in the subject line while applying by position: for “Ref. Nr. 20007- Advisor -
Planning, M&E and Economic Research”)

Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and interview. No telephone inquiries
will be entertained. The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole
recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.

The salary and social benefits will correspond to the GIZ rule applicable to national
staff. Especially women and candidates from minority groups are highly encouraged to apply.