About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is recruiting a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Management Information System (MIS) Specialist under the National Project Personnel (NPP) category for the project ‘Rebuilding agricultural livelihoods affected by multiple cyclones in Cagayan province’. Reporting to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), the Specialist will guide overall MEAL requirements, refine the project logical framework and risk management matrix, lead baseline and post-distribution assessments, supervise beneficiary data collection via KoBo Toolbox, and support cash-based transfers and reporting.
Salary and benefits
- Paid national project personnel contract with FAO in the Philippines.
- Initial engagement duration of 3 months with possibility of extension.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of the Philippines.
- University degree in Statistics, Management Information System, Economics, Agriculture, Nutrition, or related degree programs.
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL), data analysis, data visualization, and/or information management, especially in agriculture and disaster risk reduction.
- Full proficiency / working knowledge (Level C) of English.
- Higher educational qualifications must be from an institution accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Demonstrated experience working with project logical frameworks, performance monitoring, and M&E systems.
- Statistical skills for analyzing data and general knowledge of KoboCollect, Tableau, Power BI, and MS Office.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Tagalog (knowledge of Ilocano dialect is an advantage).
Required documents
- Complete online profile on the FAO recruitment portal (including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills).
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: September 7, 2026.
- Application Closure Date: September 21, 2026, 9:59:00 PM (local device time setting).
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and log in or create an account.
- Complete your candidate profile accurately and thoroughly, detailing work history, educational qualifications, and language skills.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Submit your complete application through the FAO online portal before the deadline.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
- Candidates may be requested to authorize verification checks for past work, character, education, military, and police records.
- Only applications submitted directly through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Philippine nationals with degrees in Statistics, Economics, or Agriculture.
- Professionals with 5+ years of experience in MEAL and disaster risk reduction.
- Those proficient in English, Tagalog, and ideally the Ilocano dialect.
- Experts in data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract is very short (3 months), though there is a possibility of extension.
- The candidate should verify the specific work-mode details as they are not explicitly stated.
- Applicants must provide a letter of motivation along with their completed online profile.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to apply their data analysis and visualization skills to humanitarian agricultural recovery. It offers the chance to lead baseline assessments and manage beneficiary data using tools like KoBo Toolbox, Tableau, and Power BI.
Our take
This is a best-fit for Philippine nationals with strong statistical and MEAL skills who are dedicated to agricultural recovery in disaster-affected areas.
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