M&E Specialist

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief Technical Advisor for Rule of Law and Program Manager, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer M&E Specialist will perform the following tasks:

Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems and strategies:

• Review and revise monitoring and evaluation systems, guidelines and procedures;
• Work closely with the Program Manager, Program team, Programme and Partnership Support Unit and Democratic Governance and Stabilization Unit to implement project-level M&E functions;
• Identify project risk areas and advise management of risks and potential mitigation measures;
• Contribute to project and country office strategic planning initiatives, including the development of project documents, concept notes and annual work plans;
• Monitor the implementation of project evaluation and audit recommendations and management responses;
• Provide inputs and oversight of information for project progress reports (quarterly, annual interim and final reports) and the Results-Oriented Annual Report;
• Undertake any other relevant activities as required in relation to executing the project plan.

Support quality assurance:

• In consultation with the Program Manager, Programme and Partnership Support Unit and Democratic Governance and Stabilization Unit, assess project risk areas and work with project staff to minimize risk exposure levels;
• Regularly review and maintain the project’s issue, M&E and risk plans in Atlas, and ensure their implementation;
• Ensure the project complies with the Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) and Social and Environmental Standard Procedures and other corporate requirements;
• Support the development of systems to foster improvements in the application of internal control systems and in the maintenance of compliance standards;
• Advise the project staff and implementing partners on control systems, assess their effectiveness and general operational compliance with UNDP rules, regulations and policies;
• In consultation with the Program Manager, Programme Management and Partnership Support Unit and Democratic Governance and Stabilization Unit, assess work processes and structures to ensure project activities are carried out with maximum efficiency.

Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing of the project’s best practices, lessons learned and achievements, focusing on the following results:

• Establish and implement a system for documenting best practices, lessons learned, and achievements based on current project objectives and future programming strategies;
• Generate knowledge products on project results and strategies for internal and external distribution;
• Identify evaluation findings, lessons learned and recommendations for the project to be integrated into broader knowledge management efforts;
• Collaborate and coordinate with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on monitoring and evaluation issues;
• Support results-oriented monitoring and evaluation trainings in the Country Office;
• Remain abreast of latest development and professional norms, standards, tools and methodologies;

Support Program planning and implementation

• Provide substantial inputs to program planning, implementation and monitoring, including drafting of relevant project documents;

• Prepare quarterly analytical reports and provide inputs into other reporting requirements to the donor and M&E activities in the rule of law area to the Program Manager on work done and further prospects as decided by the program.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

First university degree in social science, public administration, political science or related monitoring and evaluation field.

Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark:

Master’s degree in Degree in social science, development, political science or specialisation in Monitoring and Evaluation is desirable.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Monitoring and evaluation Area of expertise details:

• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in international development programming, with four (4) years focus on reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
• High-level planning, facilitation, communication and capacity development skills with a demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and skills in a complex institutional environment
• Experience of working in conflict/post-conflict settings;
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating with and reporting on the work of diverse teams and financial resources at international level.
  • Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
  • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Driving license: No Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.
Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypageand click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypageand click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 03-Mar-2020