GIZ is recruiting for the Sustainable Blue Economy Initiative Programm (ProsperAzul) and strengthening the competitiveness of selected value chains in Mozambique (VaMoz Competir) one Specialist for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Visibility and Events (m/f/d), based in Beira-Sofala, Mozambique.

The cover letter and CV should be in a single file including relevant annexes.

Main tasks

The specialist will be responsible for establishing the baseline and endline and other studies for monitoring and continuous data collection to support the management of the ProsperAzul projects in the blue economy and VaMoz Competir in agriculture in the three central provinces (Sofala, Manica, Tete) co-financed by the German Government and the European Union. Responsibilities also include tasks in communication, visibility and knowledge management. The Specialist will collaborate closely with the technical advisors in the three Provinces. He/she reports directly to the monitoring and communication team leader in Maputo and works in close coordination and collaboration with the other members of the monitoring and communication team based in Maputo and Nampula.

Key activities 

M&E

• Responsible for supporting the M&E Specialist in Maputo in developing data collection methods and tools.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of data collection in the three provinces.
• Supports the monitoring of activities and of implementation progress.
• Supports data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Responsible for the introduction of data from the provinces in the centralized digital monitoring tool including quality control.
• Responsible for organizing and conducting monthly planning meetings in Beira for the three central provinces, including documentation.
• Supports partners at the provincial level in the implementation of monitoring activities.

Visibility and Events

• Ensures the implementation of the guidelines for communication of GIZ and relevant donors (German Governments and European Union).
• Supports the communication specialists in Maputo in the production of communication and visibility products.
• Leads the organization and documentation of events and visits in the three Provinces related to the materials to be produced and communication in general.
• Photographic coverage of events.
• Collects information from the field to produce content for success stories and impact communication.
• Supports partners at provincial level in implementing the visibility guidelines in accordance with the visibility guidelines GIZ and relevant donors (German Governments and European Union).

Regular work trips in the central provinces to carry out tasks in the areas of monitoring, communication and management of events and visibility.

Close cooperation with the technical and administration team at the provincial level and with the M&E and Communication Team based in Maputo and Nampula.

Other ad hoc tasks that arise in daily work may also include administrative and technical tasks.

Education  

• A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in economic, social sciences or other related subjects (agriculture, agronomy, blue economy).

General experience  

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in monitoring and communication.

• At least four 4 years of experience in international development cooperation in the agricultural and / or blue economy sectors.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in interaction with public and private sector actors as well as civil organisations.

Specific professional experience, expertise & competencies

• At least 4 years of experience working in international development cooperation in rural areas of the provinces of Sofala, Manica and Tete.

• Knowledge in the agricultural and/ or blue economy sectors, demonstrating an understanding of MSME development, skills development for smallholders or private sector development.
• Proven track record in creating and managing excel spreadsheets.
• Proven track record in using ICT-based applications for data collection.
• Knowledge of descriptive statistics and statistical software is an advantage.
• Proven ability to plan and manage activities in line with a work plan.
• Proven track record in creating communication products and organizing events.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication competencies.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in Portuguese and English.
• Knowledge of relevant local languages an asset (Sena, Ndau, Shona, Nyungue).
• Other key attributes include integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, as well as teamwork, creativity, accountability and commitment to continuous learning.

Notes

The cover letter and CV should be in a single file including relevant annexes.

We encourage women and minority groups to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspectives in the workplace.

National contract, remunerated according to GIZ terms.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.