Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Port-au-Prince

Job Family: Programme Coordination

Type of contract : Non Staff

Level : Level 4

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 14-04-2024

 

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The position is located at Port au Prince at the UNESCO Haiti country Office and will report to the Chief of office and the designated Programme Officer for the Science Programme.

Haiti is exposed to various natural hazards, namely hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, droughts and fires. These risks have compromised the strategies of poverty reduction in the country, impeded progress, and endangered development of education systems.  Haiti is also exposed to the threat of sea level rise, and to increasingly intense hurricanes and frequent tropical storms. Haiti is also particularly vulnerable to droughts, coastal erosion and landslides. Haiti’s vulnerability to climate change is due to a combination of factors, ranging from its geographical location, deforestation and land degradation to high poverty rates, fragile ecosystems, and a vulnerable, agricultural-based economy.  The compounding effects of climate change and land degradation particularly affect livelihoods and economies of Haiti and its approximately 11 million inhabitants. There is a serious need to take additional climate adaptation measures mainly targeting schools. In response to this situation, the project “Implementing Measures for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Mitigation of School Facilities in Haiti” financed by the Adaptation Fund to Climate Change was approved in 2021. Implementation started in August 2022.

The main objective of the project is to enhance the adaptive capacity and resilience of the Haitian education sector to disaster risk of natural hazards related to climate change, through the establishment of appropriate risk assessment tool, schools retrofitting and implementing adaptation actions. 

Long Description

The UNESCO Haiti office is seeking to recruit a Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer to coordinate the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, reporting initiatives, strategies and activities.

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer is expected to support the development and implementation of Monitoring, Review and Evaluation Plans aligned to UNESCO Administrative rules and regulations and to generate quality evidence on the advancement, compliance with strategy, programme design and implementation of the above mentioned project. This includes coordinating monitoring activities, managing or supporting the management of decentralized evaluations, supporting thematic/mid-term reviews and positioning UNESCO as a reliable partner for governments to build monitoring and evaluation strategies. They may also support the formulation of country monitoring and evaluation strategies and contribute to policy development and various initiatives.

The incumbent will carry out the following roles and responsibilities:

In coordination with the Director of the Office, the Project Coordinator, the Administrative officer and other UNESCO colleagues carry out Monitoring, Review and Evaluation plans that will provide the most relevant and strategic information toward achieving expected results (as set out in the Projet’s Work Plan), while being compliant with UNESCO’s evaluation and monitoring requirements.

Long Description

Ensure that monitoring, evaluation and reporting plans activities are risk-based and focus on measuring results achievement and follow-up on monitoring and evaluation findings to ensure corrective actions are taken and/or adjustments are made, as required.

Support programme reporting to donor in coordination with UNESCO Haiti office, Headquarters, counterparts and partners.

Participate and contribute to the Programme’s Communication and Visibility Plan and support the timely and quality production of advocacy and communication materials, such as annual and donor reports, briefings, news outputs, social media posts, etc.

Provide guidance to Science and Education Programmes staff and national partners on the appropriate implementation of monitoring and evaluation as well as on communication best practices to enhance Programme visibility.

Ensure the effective filing and documentation of the Programme and facilitate the external evaluation of the project.

Carry out additional activities to support the project’s implementation as required.

 

Long Description

Implement, with the project’s team and relevant partners, the monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring alignment with relevant strategies, plans and tools.

Produce monitoring and evaluation reports, for both internal and external actors, on the status of the project’s implementation and results achievement, including best practices, lessons learned and success stories.

Contribute to evidence-based decision-making on programme design and implementation, notably through making monitoring, review and evaluations findings accessible, developing innovative, user-friendly and informative products.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Minimum of three years of relevant professional work experience including monitoring and evaluation activities.

Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools and methods.

Education:     

Advanced University degree in social sciences, statistics, development economics, performance management, monitoring and evaluation or other related fields, OR First University degree with additional 3years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Language       

Fluency in English and French language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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