Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Consultant (Remote) opportunity at WorldFish | Apply by 15 June 2026 @WorldFish | Apply by 15 June 2026

Consultant (Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist) – WorldFish

WorldFish is inviting applications for the position of Consultant (Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist) to support the implementation of the RedSeaFish Project.

Job Title: Consultant (Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist)
Job Location: Remote
Closing Date: 15 June 2026
Contract Type: Consultancy Contract (12 Months, Renewable Subject to Funding and Performance)

This is a remote consultancy opportunity for experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) professionals seeking to contribute to sustainable fisheries management and environmental conservation across the Red Sea region.

The consultant will play a critical role in designing, implementing and strengthening a comprehensive, gender-responsive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning system that supports project performance, accountability, adaptive management and reporting requirements.

About WorldFish

WorldFish is an international research organization dedicated to transforming aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition and poverty.

Through partnerships with international, regional and national stakeholders, the organization develops scientific innovations, evidence-based policies and practical solutions that improve livelihoods and nutrition for millions of people dependent on fish and aquatic foods.

WorldFish contributes to the achievement of multiple Sustainable Development Goals through science, innovation and inclusive development, with a vision of healthy people, a healthy planet and shared prosperity.

About the Project

The “Promoting Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Red Sea Large Marine Ecosystem” (RedSeaFish) project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The project seeks to strengthen regional cooperation and sustainable fisheries management across the Red Sea by:

• Strengthening fisheries data and information systems.
• Enhancing collaborative regional fisheries management.
• Improving national regulatory frameworks and institutional capacities.
• Increasing knowledge and awareness to support sustainable fisheries management.

Project beneficiary countries include:

• Djibouti
• Egypt
• Eritrea
• Jordan
• Sudan
• Yemen

Saudi Arabia will also participate as a project partner. The Project Management Unit (PMU) will be based in Cairo, Egypt.

Position Purpose

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will lead the development and operationalization of a comprehensive MEL framework for the RedSeaFish project.

The role aims to ensure:

• Effective tracking of project outputs, outcomes and Global Environmental Benefits (GEBs).
• Compliance with FAO and GEF monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management across project countries and components.
• Integration of gender equality and social inclusion principles throughout project monitoring processes.

Key Responsibilities

The successful consultant will be responsible for:

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework Development

• Develop and operationalize the project MEL Plan in accordance with FAO and GEF requirements.
• Define indicators, baselines, targets and verification methods.
• Align MEL systems with the project Results Framework and GEF Core Indicators.
• Integrate gender-responsive and social inclusion indicators aligned with the Gender Action Plan.

Data Management and Reporting

• Establish tools and procedures for data collection, validation and analysis.
• Support national partners in project monitoring and reporting activities.
• Prepare and quality-assure MEL inputs for inception reports, progress reports and annual work plans.
• Ensure compliance with FAO and GEF reporting standards and timelines.

Learning and Adaptive Management

• Analyze monitoring results and identify lessons learned and good practices.
• Produce learning products that support adaptive project management.
• Facilitate evidence-based decision-making across project components.
• Coordinate closely with knowledge management and communications teams.

Capacity Building and Evaluation Support

• Strengthen MEL capacities of PMU staff and project partners through coaching and training.
• Contribute to evaluation Terms of Reference (ToRs), data provision and management responses.
• Support Mid-Term Review (MTR) and Terminal Evaluation (TE) processes.
• Promote ownership and effective use of MEL systems among implementing partners.

Expected Deliverables

The consultant will be expected to deliver:

• An inception briefing note outlining the MEL approach.
• A fully approved gender-responsive MEL Plan within three months.
• Standardized MEL tools and templates implemented across participating countries within four months.

• Timely and compliant MEL inputs for all Project Progress Reports (PPRs), Project Implementation Reports (PIRs) and Annual Work Plans and Budgets (AWPBs).
• Complete data packages and management responses for the Mid-Term Review and Terminal Evaluation.

• Two learning briefs and synthesis reports supporting adaptive management.
• At least two MEL capacity-building sessions annually for PMU staff and project partners.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Natural Resource Management, Fisheries, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7–10 years of demonstrated experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning for donor-funded regional or multi-country projects.

• Strong knowledge of results-based management approaches, indicators, baselines, targets and evaluations.
• Proven experience integrating gender equality and social inclusion within MEL frameworks.

• Experience working with GEF and/or FAO MEL systems, which will be considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Arabic will be an added advantage.

Contract Duration

The consultancy contract will initially be offered for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on project funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Selection Process

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Relevant qualifications and professional experience.
• Quality and feasibility of the proposed methodology and work plan.
• Relevance of previous assignments and work samples.
• Overall competitiveness of the financial proposal.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews or requested to provide additional information before final selection.

This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants.

Application Requirements

Interested consultants should submit:

• A cover letter outlining relevant experience related to the consultancy.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting similar assignments.
• A financial proposal indicating the total consultancy cost.

Applications should be submitted no later than 23:59 (MYT) on 15 June 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as WorldFish may begin reviewing submissions immediately and may make an appointment before the closing date.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WorldFish is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. The organization values diversity across gender, nationality, ethnicity, disability, religion, age, marital status and other dimensions of identity.

With more than 40% of its workforce comprising women and representation from approximately 30 nationalities, WorldFish actively promotes equal opportunities and strongly encourages qualified candidates from developing nations to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official WorldFish recruitment platform before the closing date. APPLY HERE FOR THIS ROLE.