Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer

Development, Review, and Harmonization of M&E Practices

• Under the supervision of the Program Management Specialist, provide support to the SSU Technical Secretariat to promote high-quality programming by participating in the development, review, and revision of monitoring, evaluation, and learning practices.
• Collaborate closely with Coherence and stabilization funds-selected M&E partners, UN System implementing partners, to ensure harmonization in M&E and reporting systems.
• In close collaboration with the Principal Coordinator of the SSU-Technical Secretariat, conduct consultations and analyze data that support continuous learning and application of best practices for the fund. Support review processes and the generation of best practice documentation for the fund.
• Support projects at strategic levels when conducting baseline, mid-term, and final evaluations, while developing standards or data collection.
• Provide technical support to implementing partners with the development and application of a quality assurance plan for their project(s).
• Coordinate joint discussions on M&E data with key stakeholders and experts who can help fully assess and analyze results.

Assessment and Mitigation

• Plan, conduct, and report on verification missions to determine whether funds transferred to implementing partners have been used in accordance with contractual requirements and relevant Fund policies and procedures. Follow-up to ensure that recommendations made to remedy identified weaknesses are effectively implemented.

Capacity Development

• Support and facilitate capacity development activities for the country office and implementing partner staff in the management of implementing partnerships through training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
• Support the continuous improvement of processes related to the management of implementing partnerships through the development and improvement of policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools.

Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct assurance activities through spot checks and desk reviews for implementing partners.

•  An Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Political / Development Studies, Business / Public Administration or other relevant discipline and 2 years of experience is required.

• A First level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in International Relations, Political / Development Studies, Business / Public Administration or other relevant discipline
  in these areas with additional 4 years of relevant experience is considered equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning in large complex project is required.
• Demonstrated high level skills in project planning, overseeing implementation and evaluating progress, including work planning, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation is required
• Specific knowledge and experience in the use of tools for on-line publishing of geospatial data and metadata would be an asset
• ICT knowledge and experience, with specific focus on the management and use of geographic information systems (GIS), databases, internet user interfaces as well as spatial analysis and development of decision support tools would be an asset
• Previous experience with UN or international projects will be a definite asset.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.