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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/L/19 -27 Issued on:  21 May 2019    
 
Title:  Head, Monitoring and Evaluation  Application Deadline:  18 June 2019 
 
Grade:  9 
 Division:  Enhanced Integrated Framework 
Executive Secretariat  
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 135,005  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  One year . 
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations.  
The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package including 
an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions 
and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance 
scheme, separation grant, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for internationally 
recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and 
separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, and home leave.  
Additiona l information on the compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/compensation_e.htm  
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Head, Monitoring and 
Evaluation at the Executive Secretariat (ES) for the Enhanced Integrated Framework 
(EIF).  
 
THIS IS A TEMPORARY VACANCY RESULTING FROM A STAFF MEMBER GOING ON LEAVE 
WITHOUT P AY. Should a staff member on a fixed -term or regular contract be selected for 
this vacancy , he/she  will be on temporary transfer to the ES for the EIF and will be 
awarded a Special Post Allowance commensurate to a grade 9 position during the 
assignment. The staff member will be expected to return to his/her original division upon 
completion of the assi gnment.  
 
The EIF partnership of 51 countries, 24 donors and eight partner agencies works closely 
with governments, development organizations and civil society to assist the Least 
Developed Countries (LDCs) use trade as an engine for development and povert y 
reduction . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED) of the ES, the incumbent will carry out the following core 
functions:  
 
1. Data collection and quality assurance  related responsibilities:  
 
• Lead the design and implementation of an  integrated monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system 
for the EIF and provide technical support and advice to the EIF Board, staff of the ES, partner 
countries and stakeholders in the implementation and management of the EIF M&E Framework.  
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  • Develop operation al arrangements and tools for collating, synthesizing and analysing relevant 
data at project, country and programme levels.  
• Ensure that relevant information is generated based on the EIF M&E Framework and analysed 
to enable reporting on performance and i mpact; assist countries in establishing and using M&E plans 
to facilitate reporting on bi -annual results through the Management Information System (MIS).  
• Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the EIF MIS based around 
performance ind icators of the EIF M&E Framework.  
• Using appropriate baseline, design and populate the EIF logframe to enable effective 
monitoring of progress against key logframe indicators, milestones and targets, ensuring a focus on 
gender inclusion; and establish rep orting requirements and identify appropriate information sources 
and flows to enable progress reporting.  
 
2. Analytics and reporting related responsibilities:  
 
• Work with EIF partners to provide technical input on M&E terms of reference, guidance notes 
and reports.  
• Lead the ES reporting to the EIF Board on progress in the implementation of the EIF M&E 
Framework and lead the risk monitoring and reporting work of the EIF; prepare materials for M&E 
presentations and briefings and deliver formal and informal M&E presentations, as assigned; and 
design, manage and oversee internal and external review processes, including independent mid -
term and final evaluations, meta evaluation and specific reviews and evaluations as may be proposed 
by the EIF partner ship.   
• Analyse lessons learned and good practice through the M&E processes and in collaboration 
with the ES communications team; and prepare knowledge products to be disseminated through the 
EIF and wider structures and networks.  
• Identify and propose to the ED mechanisms for integrating the learning and findings from the 
EIF M&E Framework into decision -making.  
• Lead the process of developing and presenting the EIF's annual report.  
 
3. Internal and external support related responsibilities:  
 
• Serve as  key EIF point of contact for all M&E issues with EIF internal and external stakeholders, 
especially those related to the programme's M&E approaches as a means of systematic feedback 
about the EIF's development programs.  
• Support the preparation of projec t proposals by ensuring that they meet the minimum 
standards of quality for submission to the ED or the EIF Board for approval; and assess project risks 
and applicable mitigation measures to ensure successful implementation of the project.  
• Support and pr ovide guidance to Main Implementing Entities (MIE), including the EIF National 
Implementing Units (NIU) and global level staff on the application of EIF M&E processes and 
procedures; and provide insight and information on MIE best practices.  
• Collaborate  with other programmes/organizations on M&E issues; establish working 
relationships with external organizations in relation to M&E; and provide advice to the ED that is 
timely, responsive and accurate.  
• In collaboration with ES Country Coordinators, iden tify specific training and institutional 
capacity -building needs and develop and implement appropriate responses; deliver training 
workshops, including regional trainings, by reviewing training materials and suggest improvements 
or recommend cost -effective  and appropriate ways to deliver the training.  
• Develop and implement information -sharing mechanisms, including guidance notes, terms of 
reference, M&E templates, etc., between different stakeholders to enhance capacity and 
performance; disseminate any r elevant information, updates or follow -up actions to country 
programme officers and technical teams as needed.  
• Carry out activities that may be assigned by the ED as part of the work of the ES.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Master's degree in economics, public policy,  international development , international relations, M&E 
or a related field.  
 
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  Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Knowledge of LDC trade development programmes, including awareness of key legislative mandates 
as they relate to M&E of development results.  
Professional competence in the use of behavioural/social science research methods, both 
quantitative and qualitati ve, and their application to M&E ; knowledge of approaches used and results 
achieved by other development partners.  
Ability to interpret M&E principles and findings for policy statements and field guidance.    
Ability to analyse and synthesize information . 
Excellent drafting skills, including the ability to present complex information and issues.  
 
Behavioural skills:  
 
Capability to make presentations on a variety of subjects to a variety of audiences .  
Capability to work in a team where supporting and gainin g the support of others is important to 
achieving her/his objectives . 
Capability to initiate and build relationships with a variety of people both inside and outside the 
organization.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
Minimum eight (8) years of relevant professional expe rience, including demonstrated understanding 
of programme management, monitoring , evaluation and reporting approaches and tools and their 
use in a development context.  
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent speaking and writing skills in English . Knowledge of the French and/or Portugese  would be 
an advantage.  
 
Additional Information : 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose performance in the selection process nevertheless sho ws them to be 
suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 12 months, and may subsequently 
be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources.  
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must complete an o nline application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has  
been posted and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time  –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
PLEASE N OTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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