Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

• Assist in ensuring the smooth implementation of M&E plan of the country office following Monitoring and Evaluation policies and strategies;
• Coordinate task assignments related to results Based monitoring and reporting and scheduling issues between the Partnerships unit and other various clusters; 
• Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing on Monitoring and Evaluation.

• Participation in the planning, preparation and management of thematic, country programme/project Monitoring and Evaluations and other types of Evaluations conducted in the Country Office;
• Promotion of Monitoring and Evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and capacity development in the Country Office;
• Contribution to the M&E workplan, including identification of topics, and projects/programme to be evaluated;
• Coordination of specific Monitoring and Evaluation missions for development projects, sectoral/thematic Monitoring and Evaluations or desk Monitoring and Evaluations/studies on selected sectors/themes;
• Contact with HQ Evaluation Office and evaluation units in other Country Offices with a view to harmonizing evaluation approaches and agendas;
• Reporting Results-Oriented Annual Report (ROAR).

• Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for specific project/thematic/sectoral Monitoring and Evaluation missions and/or desk Monitoring and Monitoring and Evaluations/reviews, participation in consultant and Monitoring and Evaluation team selection, technical feedback on Monitoring and Monitoring and Evaluations and budget oversight;
• Guidance on UNDP Monitoring and Evaluation policies, procedures and practices to programme managers, UNDP CO staff concerned with Monitoring and Monitoring and Evaluation, consultants and/or members of the Monitoring and Evaluation team;
• Provision of the technical advice at the design stage of programmes/projects setting up a framework with defined indicators at the design stage to facilitate the Monitoring and Evaluation at the later stages;
• Preparation of analytical documents on areas evaluated, effectiveness and impact of UNDP programme;
• Follow up on implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation recommendations. Ensuring the optimal use of Monitoring and Evaluations by providing guidance in preparation of timely management response to all mandatory Monitoring and Evaluations and by developing a communication plan.

• Identification and formulation of Monitoring and Evaluation findings, lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into broader EO knowledge management efforts, disseminated in learning events and channeled into decision-making processes; 
• Contribution to the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy;
• Collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on Monitoring and Evaluation issues;
• Participation in the conduct of results-oriented Monitoring and Evaluation training efforts in the Country Office.

• Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate;
• Maintains a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts.

• Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work;
• Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration;
• Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation;
• Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly.

• Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues.

• Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches;
• Documents bottlenecks, problems and issues, and proposes effective solutions;
• Embraces new approaches.

• Analyzes information/databases on potential and actual donors. 

• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches.

• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position;
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
• Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments.

• Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences.

• Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;
• Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients.

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
• Informed and transparent decision making.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in International Relations, Political Science, Economics or related social sciences.

• 2 years of relevant experience at the national and international level in international development issues.
• Experience in monitoring and Evaluation with a background in the analysis of socio-economic issues and related policy matters. 
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

• Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.