Mongolia has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Stability Project (SFFSP). The Objective of the SFFS Project is designed to improve fiscal policy and sustainability in a mineral-based economy, protect the poor and vulnerable, and restore confidence in the financial sector. The Project Implementating Unit (PIU) of the SFFSP, the entity responsible for the overall coordination and management of the project is seeking to recruit a qualified Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.

The PIU of the SFFS project will also provide implementation support to the recently signed “Strengthening Governance  in Mongolia (SGM) Recipient Executed (RE) Grant supported with funds from the European Union and which activities are aligned and complementary to the ones of component A and B of the SFFS project.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for assisting the PIU and the beneficiary agencies in: (i) the establishing and monitoring baseline and project performance indicators for respective project interventions; (ii) evaluation of outcomes of all activities planned for SFFSP, SGM, and ED projects in an efficient and timely manner; and (iii) contract management and monitoring. 

SCOPE OF THE WORK

Key responsibilities of this assignment will include the following, but not limited to:

§  Prepare baseline indicators list for the SFFSP, which will be basis for comparing project progress and outcomes – a preliminary list of indicators is contained in the Financing agreement;

§  Update baseline indicators if the initial baseline indicators in the Financing agreement are needed to be further reviewed or revised depending on policy changes of Government’s priority activities;

§  Prepare progress and performance monitoring indicators for all SFFS, project components along with information or data collection and responsibility matrix;

§  Collect all component reports for preparing consolidated quarterly, semi-annual, annual progress reports and project closing reports with the emphasis of performance and outcomes both in English and Mongolian;

§  Monitor contract implementation status across project components, including providing recommendations, assessing the completeness of the tasks;

§  Maintain and archive project files, including the progress reports of each components of SFFSPproject  and filled out Contract Management Table (CMT) that is used for monitoring contract implementation both of electronic and hard copies; 

§  Assist in improving efficiency and outcome of local and overseas trainings across the project including assessment of training outcomes;

§  The M& E specialist will also provide support conducting similar tasks as the ones listed here for the EDP  and the SGM projects.

§  Undertake such other tasks as may be reasonably requested and/ or assigned by the PIU  Project Coordinator.

CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS/SELECTION CRITERIA

§  Education: A suitable candidate should have a Master’s degree in relevant field: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or any other relevant fields;

§  Experience: Incumbent should have at least 5 years’ relevant professional experience. The candidate should have the ability to work with different implementing agencies, have a strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation;

§  Language skills: Candidate should be fluent in Mongolian and English and have strong writing and speaking skills in both languages. 

§  Computer literacy: be proficient in PC based applications such as Word, Excel and data management, and have excellent web research and navigation skills.

§  Other:

o  The candidate shall have high professional and personal integrity, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with the relevant stakeholders and implementing agencies;

o  Ability to function independently and collaboratively in a team environment;

o  Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments and able to work overtime.

CONTRACT DURATION:

The assignment for above position is expected to commence in September 2019. Total inputs required for undertaking above tasks are 2.7 years until January 31, 2022. The selection will be conducted in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines on Selection and Employment of Consultants, July 2016 (last revised on May 26, 2017).

If you possess the above qualifications, please submit following documents:

·          Cover letter indicating why she/he considers her/himself suitable for the position,

·          Detailed CV highlighting relevant skills/experience,

·          Copy of diplomas or certificates and,

·          2 reference letters from previous last two employers no later than 17:00, August 16, 2019.

The submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants. Please note that incomplete applications would not be considered for evaluation. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Candidates can be interviewed. Detailed terms of reference can be requested from procurement@edp.mn.

Contact address: Attn: Ms.L. Bayarmaa, Procurement Specialist, Strenthening Fiscal and Financial Stability Project. Room #204, Negdsen undestnii 8/2, 4th khoroo, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Tel: 70120582

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