PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY

PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER REPORTING TO: PROJECT MANAGER

OVERVIEW

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the above position that is open at the Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC).

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will form part of the Project Management Unit (PMU) and will execute inter-related functions of gender and communication, as well as monitoring and evaluation. She will also support gender equality and equity as well as knowledge sharing activities of the project and support all project staff and partners in monitoring progress on project implementation and gender mainstreaming. She will particularly focus on the documentation of lessons learnt and the appropriate communication of project results and learning.

The specific duties and responsibilities of the M&E Officer include, but not limited to:

a) Project Monitoring and Evaluation (42%)

• In collaboration with the Project Manager, produce monthly project progress reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and the next steps; and document and synthesize project results and lessons learnt and sharing thereof.
• Provide hands-on support to the ILM/PM expert, staff and other government counterparts in the areas of project planning, monitoring and evaluation, as well as impact assessment.
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and revision of the Annual Work Plans (AWPs) – with specific technical contributions to gender, communications and M&E activities.
• Ensure that data and information generated through the implementation of the project’s interventions are collected and collated as part of project monitoring activities.
• Operationalize the project’s M&E plans, based on the Project Results Framework, monitor project implementation through monthly and quarterly data gathering through working with project partners in establishing relevant data capturing and tracking in monthly, quarterly and annual (PIR/ARP) reporting.
• Assist the Project Manager with the preparation of material for PSC meetings, including reports and presentations.

b) Gender, communication and social safeguards (58%)

• Assist the Project Manager in adjusting the project’s Results Framework, as required, and in line with M&E and corporate requirements.
• Assist the Project Manager in drafting of Project Implementation Reports (PIRs) and Annual Project Reports (APRs), technical and status reports for submission to the Project Implementing Partners (PIPs), and Project Steering Committee (PSC) and UNEP as required.
• Support the implementation of the gender action plan, to help the project in understanding and achieving gender equality.
• Ensure that gender makers are included in the M&E plan and are considered.
• Oversee project communication, development, implementation and maintenance of the communications strategy to ensure that all stakeholders are informed on an on-going basis about the project’s objectives and activities; overall project progress; and the opportunities for involvement in various aspects of the project’s implementation.
• Oversee the generation of online content – including social media and blog posts – on the project for sharing via the ENTC website and social media pages.
• Together with ENTC, and UNEP, identify the opportunities and avenues for the development of technical publications, and contribute to the generation, and quality control, of the publications.

EDUCATION / REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Development Studies, equivalent or relevant field.
• Additional training in gender and development, project management, communications and/or business administration is an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in project management, with a focus on gender, M&E and documentation of lessons learnt from project interventions.
• Experience in developing and implementing gender mainstreaming and action plans.
• Expertise in assessing and addressing gender-related issues in rural communities in Eswatini.
• Experience in facilitating gender-sensitive consultations in rural communities in Eswatini.
• A proven track-record of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• Capability and proven experience in crafting communications strategies with an eye toward results-based management.
• Capability and proven experience crafting messages in various formats (press releases, websites, success stories, blog entries, tweets, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively implement activities.
• Ability to coordinate and work in teams, as well as in complex environments.
• Proven experience in participatory processes, and in facilitating dialogue between government, development partners, the private sector and civil society.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and proven experience in multi-tasking, in taking initiative and working effectively under pressure.
• Familiarity with branding compliance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related communications software.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Understanding of UNEP/GEF functioning and reporting procedures.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge: Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks, knowledge on donor rules/regulation and donor compliance.
• Industry expertise: have ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area.
• Management and leadership: be able to manage resources and influence key decisions.
• Interpersonal Skills: build positive working relationships with others, from internal teams to external stakeholders.
• Communication Skills: be able to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT

The successful candidate will be engaged on a fixed term contract of twelve months.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates must submit applications (a covering letter, copies of academic qualifications and detailed CV with three references) to the ENTC Human Resources Manager in pdf format to email address: recruitment@entc.org.sz

CLOSING DATE: 14 APRIL 2026

We are committed to gender mainstreaming and to creating an inclusive workplace. Qualified women and men, and the underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.