Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO's Subregional Office for the Caribbean (SLC) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing food, agriculture, and rural development priorities in the sub-region. It develops and maintains relations with subregion-wide institutions including regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).

The Subregional Office is a subsidiary of FAO's Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC), in Santiago, Chile. SLC is located in Barbados and is responsible for 13 countries of the subregion. SLC houses the FAO Multi-Country Office for Barbados and six OECS (Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States) countries (Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis and St Vincent and the Grenadines).

The primary mission of the FAO offices in the countries, led by the FAO Representative, is to collaborate with governments in the development of policies, programs, and projects to achieve food security and reduce hunger and malnutrition. This includes helping to develop the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors and using their environmental and natural resources sustainably. 
The project FISH-ADAPT is a Green Climate Fund (GCF) financed project, developed by FAO in direct response to a request by the Government of Saint Lucia (GoSL). The GoSL, acting through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development and the Ministry of Finance Economic Development and the Youth Economy (the GCF National Designated Authority) also requested FAO to act as Executing Entity. FISH-ADAPT will support the scale-up of previous initiatives by implementing key elements of the Saint Lucia Fisheries Sectoral Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan (SASAP). The project will help to make fishing safer and more productive despite a changing climate and help ensure that improved livelihoods do not require catching ever-increasing volumes of wild fish. The project establishes paradigm shifting pathways that will permanently change the operation of Saint Lucia’s fisheries sector, improve the climate resilience of over 5,000 fishers, fishworkers and aquaculture farmers, and their households (total estimated direct beneficiaries of 10,000) and improve access to finance and insurance for long-term sustainability. The benefits from FISH-ADAPT will transcend fisheries to positively impact 62,000 people working in the tourism and hospitality industry and strengthen ecosystem services provided by approximately 25 hectares of mangrove and 7 ha of coastal coral reef, and serves as a model for scale-up and further climate adaptation actions across the Caribbean and in other regions, by building stakeholder capacity, strengthening private sector linkages, and enhancing coordination mechanisms and knowledge-sharing at national and regional levels. 
The project is comprised of four main components:  
•     Transform and reorient fishing systems for safety in a changing climate.  
•     Implement Nature-based Solutions and sustainable fishing practices to improve. ecosystem health and fish stock sustainability in response to climatic changes. 
•     Increase financial resilience and diversify incomes for fishing sector stakeholders. 
•     Strengthen institutional structures for participatory climate adaptation. 
These four mutually reinforcing components address key elements of the climate resilience challenge facing Saint Lucia’s fishing sector and propose adaptation solutions targeting i) the artisanal fishing vessels and traditional practices that form the core of the sector; ii) the landing sites and fish processing facilities that support those vessels; iii) the nearby seamoss farms and coastal ecosystems that serve as critical fish habitat; iv) the key role of aquaculture in increasing fish production for the island, and v) the need to mobilize credit, insurance and other financial services, and engage private actors.  

For more information about the project, please review: SAP053: FISH-ADAPT: Transforming climate resilience and sustainability in Saint Lucia's fisheries communities | Green Climate Fund

Reporting Lines

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and Knowledge Consultant will work under the direct  supervision of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Officer in the FAO Subregional Office for the Caribbean and the Lead Technical Officer of the project, with day-today supervision and technical guidance from the Project Coordinator - International Fisheries Specialist and in close collaboration with the other members of the project team, and the staff the in FAO SLC, HQ and RLC.

Technical Focus

The M&E and Knowledge Management Consultant will be responsible for establishing and implementing a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework for the FISH-ADAPT project, that supports tracking of project performance, facilitates learning, and ensures dissemination of knowledge products to stakeholders and decision-makers. This includes defining, developing, implementing, and updating tools and systems for tracking project performance and impact, relevant data collection and analysis, reporting, and learning, while ensuring alignment with FAO’s Results-Based Management (RBM) approach and donor requirements.

Tasks and responsibilities

•     Review the project’s documentation and logical framework matrix, to define, establish and implement a comprehensive MEL framework and plan, including data collection systems, tools and/or platforms and monitoring and reporting instruments, considering the results committed for the project.
•     Systematically collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to monitor outcomes, outputs, workplan, project performance and project risks to ensure project successful implementation and closure in compliance with FAO’s and GCF policies and standards.
•     Ensure integration of MEL data into the Monitoring Information System (MIS) and maintain and update on a regular basis project databases, tools and/or platforms (SharePoint, FPMIS or websites), including beneficiary tracking.
•     Produce monthly, quarterly, annual, and final performance reports.
•     Support financial monitoring and reporting, including budget tracking and revisions.
•     Support the establishing of the baseline data and the coordination for mid-term and final evaluations in line with FAO and GCF requirements, as well as the respective follow-up on recommendations.
•     Support the preparation of project evaluation missions, when necessary, and assist in the in monitoring the implementation of recommendations and lessons learned identified during the evaluation.
•     Provide technical backstopping to the different projects’ missions to ensure the quality of M&E related activities performed by national and international specialists and partner organizations.
•     Support in the identification, design and collection of the information required for the establishment of the baseline required by the MEL framework.
•     Participate in the design and discussions of potential impact evaluation strategies with OED.
•     Develop and implement a Knowledge Management strategy, including systematizing good practices and lessons learned, promoting and disseminating good practices, measuring progress and impact indicators, making suggestions for improvement, and report in a timely manner for evidence-based decision-making.
•     Evaluate, monitor and adjust the project’s knowledge management strategy.
•     Liaise with stakeholders to ensure relevance and accessibility of knowledge products.
•     Coordinate training on M&E design and implementation processes for project staff including the project coordinators, National specialists and with relevant partners as needed.
•     Liaise with the Communications Consultant to promote and facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices dissemination, as well as their presentation at national, regional and international meetings or events. Support the organization and documentation of workshops and training sessions.
•     Attend occasional work or team building meetings to be held at the Fisheries Department offices of in Castries, when requested.
•     Perform other project related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements   

•     University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Project Management Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Agriculture, Fisheries, Social Sciences or another related field.
•     At least 7 years of relevant experience in M&E and knowledge management, preferably in agriculture, fisheries, climate resilience, or rural development projects.
•     Working knowledge of English (level C).

FAO Core Competencies

•     Results Focus
•     Teamwork
•     Communication
•     Building Effective Relationships
•     Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•     Proven experience in designing and implementing MEL frameworks and tools.
•     Proven experience in data analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement.
•     Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, or Stata).
•     Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
•     Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster strategic partnerships.
•     Knowledge of modern data management systems and digital platforms.
•     Capacity to generate evidence-based recommendations and support decision-making.
•     Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under pressure.
•     Adaptability, willingness to learn and innovate

Desirable qualifications and skills Postgraduate studies in M&E, knowledge management, or climate adaptation are highly desirable.
•     Proven experience in developing monitoring tools is an asset.
•     Experience working with international organizations, government agencies, and development partners.
•     Relevant experience in monitoring GEF projects or equivalent is an asset.
•     Familiarity with GCF-funded projects, FAO or UN procedures is an asset. 
•     Experience in coordinating with civil society organizations and community-based governance structures.