Overview

FAO is seeking a highly skilled Systems Monitoring and Learning Specialist to contribute to the transformation of agrifood systems through innovative monitoring approaches and systems change assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement approaches for monitoring systems change aligned with FAO’s strategic frameworks.
Select and operationalize suitable methods and tools, providing technical support and quality assurance.
Facilitate learning processes with project teams and partners to interpret data and inform adaptive actions.
Ensure coherence between monitoring efforts and institutional results reporting.
Act as a technical focal point on monitoring systems change for internal and external partners.
Identify and engage with relevant experts, practitioners, and organizations to foster collaboration and collective learning.
Organize and contribute to expert consultations, technical exchanges, and capacity-building activities.
Synthesize insights from partner work to inform FAO’s practices and strategies.
Document lessons learned, emerging practices, and insights from monitoring activities.
Collaborate with FAO’s communication team to develop stories of change, case studies, and knowledge products that showcase systems transformation.

Requirements

Advanced university degree in public policy, social science, economics, data science, or related fields; Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years of experience in systems-level monitoring, evaluation, or learning in policy or program contexts.
Strong knowledge of systems approaches within agrifood systems.
Working knowledge of English (Level C).
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing monitoring frameworks with a systems perspective.
Results-oriented with excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships.
Deep understanding of systems approaches and change monitoring.
Experience with qualitative research methods and adaptive management processes.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications via the FAO recruitment portal, including a cover letter detailing motivation and relevant experience, and ensure their academic credentials are from recognized institutions.