مطلوب أخصائي رصد وتقييم

الوصف الوظيفي:
Vacancy Notice

As a federally owned enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development worldwide. GIZ works globally to promote a future worth living. Working efficiently, effectively, and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition, and industrialized countries to shape their own futures and improve their living conditions.

In Palestine, GIZ sectoral areas of engagement focus on technical and higher education, enhancing employment opportunities, supporting the economic resilience of Palestinian enterprises, promoting sustainable water resources management, as well as good governance and improved municipal service delivery. We also strengthen civil society, support initiatives that foster social cohesion, resilience, and peace. All GIZ interventions in Palestine align with the National Development Pact for the Future of Palestine and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which guide our efforts toward inclusive and sustainable development.

Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialized countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. This is what the Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all about. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

The project “Employment Opportunities, Work and Economic Resilience (EMPOWER)” supports the Palestinian Ministry of Labour and other actors from the public sector, private sector and civil society in strengthening labour market governance and stabilising employment opportunities in the Palestinian Territories. The project places particular emphasis on improving labour market participation and economic opportunities for women and persons with disabilities.

The project “Supporting Universities for Skills, Transition and Innovation (SUSTAIN)” strengthens practice-oriented and labour market-oriented higher education by supporting policy and quality assurance reforms, enhancing university–private sector cooperation, promoting applied research and innovative teaching approaches, and improving students’ employability and resilience.

Position Overview: The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is responsible for establishing, coordinating and maintaining effective monitoring and results measurement systems for the SUSTAIN and EMPOWER projects. The position ensures the systematic collection, analysis, verification and documentation of quantitative and qualitative data and provides evidence-based information for project steering, reporting, learning and accountability. The position is envisaged to become part of a broader team of M&E specialists, while its responsibilities will remain focused on the specified projects.

To support the implementation of the project, GIZ is seeking a full time (100%), Band (4) position shared between two projects “Employment Opportunities, Work and Economic Resilience (EMPOWER)” and “Supporting Universities for Skills, Transition and Innovation (SUSTAIN)”

“Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist”

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leads the monitoring and results measurement processes for SUSTAIN and EMPOWER, ensuring systematic tracking of outputs, indicators, targets and implementation progress in accordance with the projects’ results frameworks and GIZ and donor requirements.
Coordinate and manage quality data collection processes with project partners and relevant stakeholders, including universities, companies, students, graduates, government institutions and other actors, ensuring that appropriate target groups, sampling approaches and data collection schedules are applied.
Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis of monitoring data, identifies trends, achievements, delays and indicators at risk, and provides evidence-based recommendations to project management and technical teams, and liaises with Cluster Communications Unit to support data informed communication
Supports reporting project results both to GIZ and BMZ, ensuring that narrative and quantitative reporting is consistent with verified monitoring data.
Implements and maintains M&E tools and digital systems (such as Kobo Toolbox, Survey Solutions, Power BI), including monitoring frameworks, data collection templates, databases and dashboards.
Strengthens M&E capacities of project teams and partners by providing guidance and train-ing on indicator definitions, data collection methodologies, evidence requirements, data quality, survey implementation and the use of M&E findings.
Works closely with the advisor on the Employment Initiative on the provision of data for quarterly reporting
Steers external service providers tasked with supporting aforementioned processes.
Documents lessons learned, good practices, challenges, and recommendations.
Processes retention of records in line with GIZ records management procedures.
Any other duty assigned in consultation with the line manager.
متطلبات الوظيفة:
Required qualifications, competences, and experiences are considered an asset:

University degree in statistics, economics, social sciences, development studies, public policy, data science, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification in M&E, statistics, development or a related discipline is an advantage.
4 to 7 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, results measurement, data analysis, project monitoring or a comparable field, preferably in international development cooperation.
Demonstrated professional experience in results-based management and monitoring of development projects, including results frameworks, indicators, targets, data sources and verification mechanisms.
Proven experience in designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, including surveys, tracer studies, interviews, focus group discussions and document reviews, to inform project steering and decision making.
Professional experience in donor and/or development programme reporting, including preparation of quantitative and narrative results reporting and evidence-based indicator reporting.
Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining M&E databases, monitoring dashboards and digital data management systems, such as Kobo Toolbox, Survey Solutions, Power BI.
Experience in developing Terms of Reference for surveys, assessments, evaluations and other M&E assignments and in coordinating external consultants or evaluators.
Experience working with higher education institutions, universities, private-sector companies, government institutions and/or labour market stakeholders is highly desirable, given the thematic scope of SUSTAIN and EMPOWER.
Experience with graduate tracer studies, employment data, labour market monitoring, student surveys, company surveys or higher education monitoring is an advantage.
Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple data collection and reporting processes simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
Strong understanding of data protection, confidentiality, ethical data collection and responsible handling of personal data.
Excellent analytical, communication, writing and presentation skills.
Fluency in English and Arabic; knowledge of German is an advantage.
Proficiency in standard MS Office applications; advanced Excel skills are required.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
آخر موعد للتقديم: 01.11.2026.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 4 سنوات
التصنيف: العلوم الاجتماعية والدراسات المجتمعية الذكاء الاصطناعي وعلم البيانات التنمية الاقتصادية والتعاون الدولي
آلية التقديم:
Assignment: The assignment can be started as soon as possible for 12 months with possible extension

Application Process:
As an equal opportunity employer, GIZ stands for inclusion and diversity and does not discriminate against applicants for employment based on gender, disability, age, religion, or ethnic origin. GIZ explicitly encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. GIZ offers an attractive and challenging work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

A complete application must be submitted in English to the following address: hr-palestine@giz.de which includes the applicant information form, CV and cover letter, no later than 01.11.2026 at latest 16:00 COB.

Kindly state in the email subject “Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist”. Any incomplete application will NOT be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.