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

• 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)

• 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