Digital M&E Specialist
2025-04-09T12:55:57+00:00
World Bank Group
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FULL_TIME
Dar es salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Engineering
Science & Engineering
2025-04-20T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK
The main objective of the assignment will be to coordinate and oversee the portfolio-wide implementation of the GEMS method by the client and CMU, for enhanced operational supervision, M&E, safeguards monitoring, and portfolio mapping. This role entails developing a harmonized, digital data collection template in KoboToolbox based on CMU’s inputs, sensitizing Project Implementation Units (PIUs) on regular use of the template to capture field-specific data on World Bank-financed projects, managing the CMU’s digital data collection platform, and conducting customized geospatial analyses and developing interactive dashboards to provide insights on portfolio performance. A particular emphasis will be placed on supporting CPF indicators monitoring, and environmental and social risk/safeguard monitoring. The consultant will also assist in portfolio geo-mapping to provide a spatial overview of the portfolio and indicators related to beneficiaries and project performance.
The consultant will be responsible for regular follow-up engagement and technical support to Bank teams and the client especially for projects with an MS rating for M&E components. This will include delivery of GEMS capacity-building training for PIUs, project task teams, safeguards, GBV specialists, FM specialists and select partners in Tanzania. Additionally, support may include reviewing and providing input as relevant on Project Appraisal Documents (PADs), M&E frameworks, TORs, etc. and any documents necessary to the full deployment of the GEMS method in a project, sector or administration.
The consultant will support strategic delivery of the CPF through development of an interactive web-based platform for monitoring CPF indicators. This will be achieved through harmonization and retrofitting, as needed, of project indicators into CPF indicators, geographic disaggregation of CPF indicators where possible, populating CPF results from ISRs and other sources, maintaining an auto-updated spreadsheet of results through APIs to World Bank project operations portal, and designing an interactive dashboard through PowerBI to monitor CPF indicators.
The digital M&E specialist will be hired as short-term consultant (STC) to support the Tanzania CMU and work closely with the PIUs. The consultant will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and will oversee the roll-out and implementation of GEMS within the Tanzania CMU. The consultant will also provide GIS analytical support to internal and external clients, including on administration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related data platforms, as well as development of static/interactive maps and performing spatial data analyses as required by the CMU or TTLs. This will include the responsibility to proactively liaise with technical counterparts, gather and process geospatial information, and create visualizations and technical analyses that supports project designs, understanding geographic footprint of the portfolio, poverty mapping, climate vulnerability mapping, geographic targeting and suitability analysis among others.
The performance of the consultant will be continuously evaluated based on the specific work program agreement with the Tanzania CMU. The CMU-specific work program will be provided to the consultant and the specific tasks in relation to the work program will be discussed in detail with the consultant as per this TOR.
C. DELIVERABLES
The consultant will be responsible for the following main deliverables:
- Harmonized digital data collection template for monitoring CPF indicators with complete mapping of project indicators to the CPF as well as API data sourcing.
- Portfolio mapping digital template for use in mapping out geographic footprint of the portfolio for the CMU, for all active and pipeline projects.
- Administrate the CMU’s GEMS platform, based on a KoboToolbox platform and granting rights to different task teams and PIUs to access, validate, edit and delete project data where possible. Monitor that the platform is being regularly updated for all projects with accurate data, and if not, identify the causes and provide support to the task teams and the PIUs to rectify.
- Deliver GEMS capacity building trainings to project task teams, clients, PIUs, and select partners in the CMU. These trainings may comprise online and/or in-person delivery and extends to follow-up and hand-holding support of the PIUs.
- Leverage GIS and geospatial analysis and proactively develop static/interactive maps for the CMU and task team. These include maps on performance of the portfolio, monthly briefing notes and posters, geographic disaggregation of the CPF among others.
- Interactive dashboard and web-based platform for monitoring project-level performance, CPF performance, project disbursements, beneficiaries, and geographic data layering
- Review or support the digitalization of data collection questionnaires and methods for specific clients and projects.
- Regularly record statistical data on training participants and trained/supported projects in a centrally provided database, including information on specific use cases by projects. Recordings are expected immediately after any trainings and provided project support.
D. SELECTION CRITERIA
The ideal candidate will have expertise in Digital M&E, GIS, ICT and Data Visualization as well as familiarity with World Bank operations, policies and procedures. S/he will be familiar with ways in which technology can be applied to monitor projects and other dynamics on the ground and will be identified based on the following selection criteria:
- Master’s degree in either engineering, geography, geospatial, computer science or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in issues related to M&E, ICT, geospatial analysis or development/humanitarian work, with a clear demonstration of the ability to apply technologies to solve the challenges of development/humanitarian interventions and increase development effectiveness.
- Advanced GIS skills and proven experience with geospatial data and analysis (through ArcGIS, QGIS, R, and/or Python)
- Proven experience in using mobile data collection tools, such as KoBoToolbox, ODK, ONA, Survey Solutions, SurveyCTO, etc.
- Proven track record in developing and hosting web-based interactive dashboards (Python, R-shiny, PowerBI, Tableau, or ArcGIS Enterprise/Online)
- Demonstrated initiative, leadership skills, innovation and drive for results including ability to undertake a diversity of tasks within a rapidly changing and demanding environment on short deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt to an audience that is operational, but not necessarily knowledgeable of ICT issues.
- Fluency in English, enabling the consultant to conduct interactive technical trainings and to produce high-quality written outputs in English.
E. ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
The selected consultant will be contracted by the World Bank for a period of 40 days in FY25 with possibility of extension into FY26 based on satisfactory performance. The consultant will operate under the direction of the Operations Manager in Dar es Salaam and GEMS TTL in Washington D.C. and will be fully embedded in the GEMS team within the World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict, and Violence Group. S/he will also be supported by GEMS lead for Horn of Africa based in Nairobi and will collaborate closely with other units of the WBG, as needed, particularly the Geospatial Operations Support Team (GOST).
The contract will comprise the Fiscal Year 2025 (until June 30, 2025). The consultant will be based in Dar es Salaam and will be expected to travel within the country.
Harmonized digital data collection template for monitoring CPF indicators with complete mapping of project indicators to the CPF as well as API data sourcing. Portfolio mapping digital template for use in mapping out geographic footprint of the portfolio for the CMU, for all active and pipeline projects. Administrate the CMU’s GEMS platform, based on a KoboToolbox platform and granting rights to different task teams and PIUs to access, validate, edit and delete project data where possible. Monitor that the platform is being regularly updated for all projects with accurate data, and if not, identify the causes and provide support to the task teams and the PIUs to rectify. Deliver GEMS capacity building trainings to project task teams, clients, PIUs, and select partners in the CMU. These trainings may comprise online and/or in-person delivery and extends to follow-up and hand-holding support of the PIUs. Leverage GIS and geospatial analysis and proactively develop static/interactive maps for the CMU and task team. These include maps on performance of the portfolio, monthly briefing notes and posters, geographic disaggregation of the CPF among others. Interactive dashboard and web-based platform for monitoring project-level performance, CPF performance, project disbursements, beneficiaries, and geographic data layering Review or support the digitalization of data collection questionnaires and methods for specific clients and projects. Regularly record statistical data on training participants and trained/supported projects in a centrally provided database, including information on specific use cases by projects. Recordings are expected immediately after any trainings and provided project support.
Master’s degree in either engineering, geography, geospatial, computer science or related field. At least 5 years of experience in issues related to M&E, ICT, geospatial analysis or development/humanitarian work, with a clear demonstration of the ability to apply technologies to solve the challenges of development/humanitarian interventions and increase development effectiveness. Advanced GIS skills and proven experience with geospatial data and analysis (through ArcGIS, QGIS, R, and/or Python) Proven experience in using mobile data collection tools, such as KoBoToolbox, ODK, ONA, Survey Solutions, SurveyCTO, etc. Proven track record in developing and hosting web-based interactive dashboards (Python, R-shiny, PowerBI, Tableau, or ArcGIS Enterprise/Online) Demonstrated initiative, leadership skills, innovation and drive for results including ability to undertake a diversity of tasks within a rapidly changing and demanding environment on short deadlines. Excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt to an audience that is operational, but not necessarily knowledgeable of ICT issues. Fluency in English, enabling the consultant to conduct interactive technical trainings and to produce high-quality written outputs in English.
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Vacancy title:
Digital M&E Specialist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
World Bank Group
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 20 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK
The main objective of the assignment will be to coordinate and oversee the portfolio-wide implementation of the GEMS method by the client and CMU, for enhanced operational supervision, M&E, safeguards monitoring, and portfolio mapping. This role entails developing a harmonized, digital data collection template in KoboToolbox based on CMU’s inputs, sensitizing Project Implementation Units (PIUs) on regular use of the template to capture field-specific data on World Bank-financed projects, managing the CMU’s digital data collection platform, and conducting customized geospatial analyses and developing interactive dashboards to provide insights on portfolio performance. A particular emphasis will be placed on supporting CPF indicators monitoring, and environmental and social risk/safeguard monitoring. The consultant will also assist in portfolio geo-mapping to provide a spatial overview of the portfolio and indicators related to beneficiaries and project performance.
The consultant will be responsible for regular follow-up engagement and technical support to Bank teams and the client especially for projects with an MS rating for M&E components. This will include delivery of GEMS capacity-building training for PIUs, project task teams, safeguards, GBV specialists, FM specialists and select partners in Tanzania. Additionally, support may include reviewing and providing input as relevant on Project Appraisal Documents (PADs), M&E frameworks, TORs, etc. and any documents necessary to the full deployment of the GEMS method in a project, sector or administration.
The consultant will support strategic delivery of the CPF through development of an interactive web-based platform for monitoring CPF indicators. This will be achieved through harmonization and retrofitting, as needed, of project indicators into CPF indicators, geographic disaggregation of CPF indicators where possible, populating CPF results from ISRs and other sources, maintaining an auto-updated spreadsheet of results through APIs to World Bank project operations portal, and designing an interactive dashboard through PowerBI to monitor CPF indicators.
The digital M&E specialist will be hired as short-term consultant (STC) to support the Tanzania CMU and work closely with the PIUs. The consultant will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and will oversee the roll-out and implementation of GEMS within the Tanzania CMU. The consultant will also provide GIS analytical support to internal and external clients, including on administration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related data platforms, as well as development of static/interactive maps and performing spatial data analyses as required by the CMU or TTLs. This will include the responsibility to proactively liaise with technical counterparts, gather and process geospatial information, and create visualizations and technical analyses that supports project designs, understanding geographic footprint of the portfolio, poverty mapping, climate vulnerability mapping, geographic targeting and suitability analysis among others.
The performance of the consultant will be continuously evaluated based on the specific work program agreement with the Tanzania CMU. The CMU-specific work program will be provided to the consultant and the specific tasks in relation to the work program will be discussed in detail with the consultant as per this TOR.
C. DELIVERABLES
The consultant will be responsible for the following main deliverables:
- Harmonized digital data collection template for monitoring CPF indicators with complete mapping of project indicators to the CPF as well as API data sourcing.
- Portfolio mapping digital template for use in mapping out geographic footprint of the portfolio for the CMU, for all active and pipeline projects.
- Administrate the CMU’s GEMS platform, based on a KoboToolbox platform and granting rights to different task teams and PIUs to access, validate, edit and delete project data where possible. Monitor that the platform is being regularly updated for all projects with accurate data, and if not, identify the causes and provide support to the task teams and the PIUs to rectify.
- Deliver GEMS capacity building trainings to project task teams, clients, PIUs, and select partners in the CMU. These trainings may comprise online and/or in-person delivery and extends to follow-up and hand-holding support of the PIUs.
- Leverage GIS and geospatial analysis and proactively develop static/interactive maps for the CMU and task team. These include maps on performance of the portfolio, monthly briefing notes and posters, geographic disaggregation of the CPF among others.
- Interactive dashboard and web-based platform for monitoring project-level performance, CPF performance, project disbursements, beneficiaries, and geographic data layering
- Review or support the digitalization of data collection questionnaires and methods for specific clients and projects.
- Regularly record statistical data on training participants and trained/supported projects in a centrally provided database, including information on specific use cases by projects. Recordings are expected immediately after any trainings and provided project support.
D. SELECTION CRITERIA
The ideal candidate will have expertise in Digital M&E, GIS, ICT and Data Visualization as well as familiarity with World Bank operations, policies and procedures. S/he will be familiar with ways in which technology can be applied to monitor projects and other dynamics on the ground and will be identified based on the following selection criteria:
- Master’s degree in either engineering, geography, geospatial, computer science or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in issues related to M&E, ICT, geospatial analysis or development/humanitarian work, with a clear demonstration of the ability to apply technologies to solve the challenges of development/humanitarian interventions and increase development effectiveness.
- Advanced GIS skills and proven experience with geospatial data and analysis (through ArcGIS, QGIS, R, and/or Python)
- Proven experience in using mobile data collection tools, such as KoBoToolbox, ODK, ONA, Survey Solutions, SurveyCTO, etc.
- Proven track record in developing and hosting web-based interactive dashboards (Python, R-shiny, PowerBI, Tableau, or ArcGIS Enterprise/Online)
- Demonstrated initiative, leadership skills, innovation and drive for results including ability to undertake a diversity of tasks within a rapidly changing and demanding environment on short deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt to an audience that is operational, but not necessarily knowledgeable of ICT issues.
- Fluency in English, enabling the consultant to conduct interactive technical trainings and to produce high-quality written outputs in English.
E. ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
The selected consultant will be contracted by the World Bank for a period of 40 days in FY25 with possibility of extension into FY26 based on satisfactory performance. The consultant will operate under the direction of the Operations Manager in Dar es Salaam and GEMS TTL in Washington D.C. and will be fully embedded in the GEMS team within the World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict, and Violence Group. S/he will also be supported by GEMS lead for Horn of Africa based in Nairobi and will collaborate closely with other units of the WBG, as needed, particularly the Geospatial Operations Support Team (GOST).
The contract will comprise the Fiscal Year 2025 (until June 30, 2025). The consultant will be based in Dar es Salaam and will be expected to travel within the country.
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Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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