Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Data Officer

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INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

In the Sultanate of Oman, GGGI has partnered with the Government through the leadership of the Environment Authority (EA) to develop the "Accelerating Resilience and Innovation for Sustainable Ecosystems management" (ARISE) Program . The ARISE Program is a USD 100 million initiative spanning six years, designed to deliver climate action, ecosystem restoration, and economic growth through Nature-based Solutions (NbS) integrated into the Bioeconomy and Sustainable Special Economic Zones (SSEZs) . The program ultimately targets the restoration of 30,000 hectares of land, an estimated 750,000 tCO2e/year in greenhouse gas emission reductions, and the creation of over 1,000 green jobs. The implementation of the ARISE Program is structured around two phases. Phase 1 will cover 2 years, and Phase 2 will be over 4 years. The funding has been approved for Phase 1.

POSITION SUMMARY

Based in Salalah, in Dhofar Governorate, Oman, the MEL & Data Officer plays a key role as the MEL focal point for the Oman ARISE Program. Reporting directly to the ARISE Program Lead, this position supports the on-the-ground delivery of the multi-year program’s results framework. The Officer will work in close collaboration with the Regional MEL Senior Officer for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to implement GGGI’s organizational-wide MEL framework at the program level.

This role involves coordinating MEL implementation, data collection, analysis, and visualization, learning & reporting following the comprehensive MEL plan for ARISE, including supporting baseline assessments such as Knowledge, Aptitude, and Practices (KAP) surveys and ecological data tracking. Additionally, the Officer will collaborate with the Program Implementation Unit (PIU) to create tailored MEL tools, assist in internal and external reporting, and contribute to the capacity of local partners and government stakeholders.

PURPOSE

• Coordinate the implementation and periodic review of MEL framework and MEL Plan specifically for the Oman ARISE Program, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives and GGGI’s global MEL standards.
• Support updates to the Theory of Change (TOC) and Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) based on field validations and data collection.
• Coordinate and execute formal baseline assessments including integrating GIS spatial data, GHG emission tracking, and socio-economic data within the first months of the inception phase.
• Collaborate with the Program Lead and technical experts to design tailored mobile data collection tools and dashboards that effectively monitor and evaluate program outputs and outcomes.
• Compile lessons learned and best practices to refine the program’s adaptive management strategies.

ENGAGEMENT

• Collaborate with program team members to design, test, and implement tailored MEL and data collection tools that effectively monitor and evaluate community-level project activities.
• Maintain close communication with the RO-MENA and collaborates closely with the Regional MEL Senior Officer (MENA) to ensure adherence and contribute to GGGI’s Project/Program Cycle Management (PCM) guidelines and MEL methodologies.
• Engage actively with key Omani government stakeholders, including the Environment Authority (EA), the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), and the Oman Zero Carbon Center, to align program MRV methodologies with national tracking systems and NDCs.
• Partner with local academic institutions, primarily the Dhofar University Biodiversity Research Center (BRC), to execute randomized field surveys, focus group discussions, and ecological data triangulation.

DELIVERY

• Coordinate and support mixed-methods baseline assessments, including large-scale KAP surveys targeting Dhofar communities, ensuring high-quality data collection following statistically valid random sampling frameworks.[JY1] 
• Compile and analyze secondary data analysis using historical government records, GIS mapping platforms, and localized emission factors to establish accurate Zero-Point Baselines for rangeland degradation and GHG emissions.
• Clean, process, and analyze complex quantitative and qualitative datasets, utilizing data visualization to regularly produce stakeholder-friendly update briefs to [JY2] [JY3] support evidence-based decision-making for the Program Steering Committee (PSC) and Program Management Committee (PMC).Develop [JY4] [JY5] the official ARISE Program MEL Plan and is data collection mechanisms to monitor and measure the program’s progress against environmental and socioeconomic performance indicators and Ensure all the program data is collected on time on the GGGI Online..
• Maintain internal project reporting, including tracking the 750,000 tCO2e/year emission reduction and 30,000 ha restoration targets via GGGI Online (GO).
• Program and deploy mobile data collection tools (e.g., Open Data Kit, MS forms, Google survey, Kobo Toolbox, Ona) utilizing XLS form-building.
• Prepare Annual End-Of-Year-Results (EOYR) reports, impact case studies, and donor progress reports in a timely and highly professional manner.
• Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of monitoring reports.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, statistics, data science, environmental science, development studies, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and program development for large-scale international development or climate finance projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, MAXQDA) and advanced Microsoft Excel (VBA).
• Proven experience utilizing mobile data collection platforms (Kobo Toolbox, Ona, etc.) and developing user-friendly digital survey forms.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and presentation skills in English are required.
• Fluency in Arabic is an asset for this role and is highly desirable.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to draft high-quality MEL frameworks, evaluation reports, and technical documents.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, including experience working with governments (e.g., Environment Authority), development partners, and technical experts.
• Ability to interpret technical analysis, GIS mapping, and GHG modeling outputs and translate them into actionable MEL insights and policy-level reporting.
• Strong background in developing complex logframes and impact tracking mechanisms, particularly for climate change, agriculture, or Nature-based Solutions (NbS).
• Ability to coordinate consultants, enumerators, and data collection activities across multiple stakeholders without direct line management authority.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
• Solutions-oriented and collaborative approach to problem solving in a multi-stakeholder setting.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision and values.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The MEL & Data Officer is an G8NAT grade level in GGGI's national salary scale, details of which can be found in the GGGI Staff Rules on GGGI’s website. In addition, GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements and contribution towards private health insurance that covers dental and vision. 

GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work commitments and personal and family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members.

For more information on GGGI's terms and conditions (allowances, health care, education etc.) please familiarize yourself with GGGI's Rules and Regulations that can be found here: https://gggi.org/policy-documents/.