United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Jobs – Monitoring & Evaluation Programme Officer – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Job Title:  Monitoring & Evaluation Programme Officer

Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Placement Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

 

About UNDP:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.

 

Job Summary:  Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative with Deputy Resident Representative and direct supervision of Team Leader, the Programme Officer for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is required to support the Quality Assurance Management group in facilitating the implementation of the Country Programme Document (CPD) 2021-2025, its associated projects and programmes. The main role of the M&E Programme Officer will be to ensure the optimal support function of the Management Support Team in substantive and financial monitoring of the CPD programmes including effective monitoring of implementation. The Officer will support the team in strategic planning and identification of new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNSDCF/CPD priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.

 

The M&E Programme Officer will work in close collaboration with the Operations team and CO, Programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UNDP programme.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The M&E Programme Officer will support the strategic direction of UNDP M&E programme focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Facilitate and assist in the analysis of the political, social, and economic situation in the country and collaborative preparation/revision of the monitoring and Evaluation frameworks of the Common Country Analysis, UNSDCF, CPD, Annual Integrated Work plan and other related documents.
• Support the identification of strategic effective evaluation strategies for the programme.
• Support the operationalization of UNSDCF/CPD monitoring and evaluation process in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies. Facilitate the Identification of possibilities for joint programming.
• Assist and support the analysis and presentation of UNDP M&E policies and their implementation in the CO.
• Supports the CO M&E process mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management, control of the workflows in the Programme Unit.

Ensure effective support to the management of the CO M&E programme and focusing on supporting quality control of the M&E process of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation achieving the following results:

• Support the effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets and monitoring achievement of results.
• Support the design and formulation of CO M&E programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies.
• Support the strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing, and monitoring of the programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.
• Support the effective monitoring, measuring the impact of the CO programme and evaluation. Constant monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment of programme.
• Support the implementation, in association with participating UN agencies, the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT), follow up on audit recommendations. And ensure that all exceptions are timely reported.
• Assist in ensuring that reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes.
• Support the organization of cost-recovery system for the services provided by the CO to projects in close collaboration with Operations Manager.
• Assists in ensuring the preparation of lessons learned reports from the monitoring and evaluation processes

Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships and supports the resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Support the Implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization strategies through effective, high quality and timely financial and substantive reports on cost sharing resources and their programming to achieve programme outcomes.
• Assist in the analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing.

Supports the provision of top-quality M&E advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Support the identification of sources of information related to M&E and policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
• Assist in the coordination of development of policies and institutions that will address the country’s problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
• Support the establishment of M&E advocacy networks at national level and linked to international networks. Relevant, high-impact M&E advocacy campaigns are implemented with key partners.
• Support the provision of CO sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Support and facilitates the organization of training programmes for the operations/ projects staff on Finance and M&E processes.

 

Key Deliverables/ Outputs,

• All planned Strategic oversight and project quality assurance completed (PQAs)
• All Quarterly project progress reports in Quantum on-course
• UNDP Transparency Initiative portal data updated (IATI compliancy)
• Project monitoring schedules/plans in place and Monitoring reports in place
• Programme/project performance/monitoring framework tools completed
• Project Audit action plan recommendations follow-up and report provided
• Donor reports completed/submitted as procedurally required and/or scheduled
• Pipeline projects supported in project document development
• HACT compliancy and site updates
• Evaluation Resource Centre site updates as corporately required
• Any other M&E relevant support in the achievement of planned results

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Development Economics, international relations, public administration, project, or related field.
• A masters and/ or post graduate Diploma in M&E will be an asset
• Area(s) of expertise: Administration, Development programmes
• At least four years of experience in project development /programme monitoring and evaluation experience in a development setting of inclusive governance; inclusive and sustainable growth; and sustainable management of natural resources and resilient development at the national and international levels.
• Experience in Monitoring and evaluation of programmes, providing management support, hands-on experience in supporting programme teams implementing development projects and supporting establishment of inter-relationships among international and national governments.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of and experience in results-based management evaluation methodologies; and in conducting gender responsive monitoring, evaluation and analysis
• Demonstrated understanding of issues related to project management,
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
• Strong ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• 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. Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Project monitoring and evaluation experience with UNDP, or any other UN agency will be considered an asset.
• Experience in conducting evaluations remotely will be considered an asset.
• Age: 27 – 80 years
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
• Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required

 

Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

 

 

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 13^th June 2023