FAO National Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist 2026 in Vietnam
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting applications for a National Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist to support development projects in Vietnam. The position is based in Hanoi and focuses on monitoring, evaluation, reporting and knowledge management for projects supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
This opportunity is suitable for experienced monitoring and evaluation professionals with a background in development projects, research, data analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing environmental and natural resource management projects while supporting the design of a pipeline GEF project.
Job Details
- Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Position: National Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunity
- Contract Type: Personal Services Agreement (PSA)
- Duration: 50 days
- Publication Date: 16 October 2026
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
- Nationality Requirement: Vietnamese nationals or residents with a valid work permit
About the Opportunity
FAO works with governments and development partners to improve food security, promote sustainable agriculture and fisheries, and protect natural resources.
In Vietnam, FAO is implementing projects addressing climate change, water security, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and sustainable fisheries. These initiatives are supported by the Global Environment Facility.
The National MEL Specialist will help ensure that project activities are monitored effectively, results are documented, risks are identified and lessons learned inform future interventions.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertake responsibilities across ongoing and proposed projects, including:
- Supporting the development and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks.
- Training project partners on monitoring plans and performance indicators.
- Collecting and analysing data for project progress reports and annual implementation reviews.
- Updating project risk management plans and preparing reports for steering committees and stakeholders.
- Participating in field visits, assessments, impact evaluations and research studies.
- Documenting project achievements, good practices and lessons learned.
- Supporting the monitoring and evaluation framework, knowledge management and communication sections of a proposed GEF project.
- Participating in consultation workshops and helping estimate monitoring and evaluation costs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, research, social sciences or a related field.
- At least seven years of progressively relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, project management, data analysis and reporting for development projects.
- Working knowledge of English and Vietnamese.
- Vietnamese nationality or residence in Vietnam with a valid work permit.
Experience with United Nations agencies, GEF-funded projects or other international development programmes is an advantage.
Candidates should also demonstrate strong report-writing, communication, research and analytical skills, alongside experience working with multidisciplinary teams and development partners.
Knowledge of gender equality and social inclusion, integrated water resources management, ecosystem restoration, water quality, aquaculture or fisheries would be beneficial.
Contract Duration
The assignment is for 50 days under a Personal Services Agreement. The vacancy announcement does not specify a salary or consultancy fee, so applicants should consult the official vacancy notice for any available remuneration details.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should review the official FAO vacancy announcement and submit their applications through the organisation’s recruitment system.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
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Applicants should ensure that they meet the nationality or work permit requirements before applying. FAO does not charge application, interview or recruitment processing fees.
Final Note
This consultancy offers experienced Vietnamese monitoring and evaluation professionals an opportunity to contribute to internationally supported environmental and sustainable development projects. Candidates with strong MEL expertise and experience in development reporting should review the official announcement for full application instructions.
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