About Us
GIZ has been active in Nepal since 1975 on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and opened its own office in the capital, Kathmandu, in 1979. At present 25 seconded staff and about 250 national staff, 9 CIM experts and 24 development workers, 6 of them working under the auspices of the Civil Peace Service (CPS), are working for it in Nepal. The goals of its work there are to reduce poverty, to ensure inclusive development and to improve the country’s economic and political framework. The priority areas of Nepalese-German cooperation are sustainable economic development and trade renewable energies and energy efficiency health.
Advisor-Planning, M&E and Economic Research
Basic Information
- No. of Openings 1
- Job Category NGO/INGO/Social/Develop.Projects
- Job Location Kathmandu
- Job Level Mid Level
- Salary As per company policy
- Education Level Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Political or Social Sciences or Management
- Experience Year requirement 5 years in a similar position, preferably in an international development organisation
- Expiry date 2020-05-31
Job Description
- 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
Job Specification
- 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)
Apply Instruction
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.
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