Associate Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

This UNV assignment is part of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) mandated by the Security Council, at the request of the Government of Colombia and the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC-EP) guerrilla organization, to verify the following five key aspects of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, adopted in 2016 by the Government of Colombia and FARC-EP: (a) the reintegration of FARC-EP members into political, economic and social life (section 3.2 of the Agreement); and (b) the implementation of personal and collective security and protection measures for ex-combatants and comprehensive security and protection programmes for the communities and organizations in the territories (section 3.4 of the Agreement); since 2021 (c) compliance and implementation of the sentences issued by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (section 5.1.2 of the Agreement); since 2023 (d) the verification of the comprehensive rural reform (section 1 of the Agreement); and; (e) the implementation of the ethnic chapter (section 6.2 of the Agreement).

Moreover, through the Security Council Resolution 2694 (2023), the Mission mandate was expanded to verify and monitor the implementation of the Bilateral, National and Temporary Ceasefire Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN).. The Verification Mission’s mandate is defined in Security Council resolution 2366 (2017), subsequently expanded by the Council in its resolutions 2574 (2021), and 2673 (2023), 2673 (2023) and 2694 (2023). and was lastly renewed by its Resolution 2704 (2023) renewed the mandate until 31 October 2024.

The Verification Mission works closely with the relevant parties, including in the framework of the relevant verification bodies established by the Final Agreement, in particular, the Commission for the Follow-up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Agreement, the National Reintegration Council and the National Commission on Security Guarantees. With regards to the Ceasefire Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the ELN, the Verification Mission works collaboratively with both parties, and verification bodies set out in the Agreement’s protocols. The Mission works closely with members of the United Nations Country Team, local and departmental authorities and civil society. The work of the Verification Mission is of vital significance to support the parties in the implementation of the reintegration process and of measures to extend security and protection to vulnerable communities, leaders and former combatants, and providing support to the transitional justice process through the Mission’s verification of restorative sentences issued by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace. In addition, the Mission plays a significant role through its verification of the comprehensive rural reform and the implementation of the ethnic chapter of the Final Agreement and the verification of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between the Government of Colombia and the ELN.

Within the delegated authority of the Chief of Staff and under the supervision of the Mission Planning Officer, the UN Volunteer Associate Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will help to ensure programme and project compliance with corporate requirements and contribute to the reporting of the Mission’s Programme Plan and Performance. The UNV will also ensure proper reporting and evaluation of the Extra-Budgetary Fund projects. The duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare quantitative and qualitative data analysis to support results-based reporting on programmes/projects managed by the team. • Work closely with relevant colleagues on inputs for Mission reporting under the Strategic Management Application. • Collect and consolidate data for inputs for the regular and standardized results-oriented reporting of current programme/projects. • Participate in formulating recommendations, providing evidence-based inputs to support decision making processes related to Mission projects. • Support the drafting of projects, narrative reporting, and others as relevant. • Maintain and strengthen monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, tools, and procedures, providing recommendations for efficiencies when applicable. • Monitor and evaluate extrabudgetary projects’ activities, ensuring quality data collection tools are in place. • Keep a record of project’s reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned and best practices. • Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by the manager and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs

• As an active UNVMC team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNVMC and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

o Support the development and ensure maintenance of a monitoring and evaluation mechanism and associated tools; o Ensure timely inputs of the Mission performance assessment through the Strategic Management Application o Prepare evaluation report of the UNVMC XB program under the guidance of the Mission Planning Officer

• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• 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;

• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNVMC; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNVMC 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;

• 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;

• 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;

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNVMC’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values of Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity.

the national and/or international level in program management and planning, monitoring and evaluation, experience in the UN or other international development organization is an asset; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia and one of the most populated cities in Latin America, so that subsistence expenses (including housing expenses) are higher than in other cities. Living and working conditions in Bogotá present "low" risks. The city has security problems common to most growing capitals, however, this does not create a permanent risk exposure for national and international staff. In Bogotá there are complete health services.

Colombia is a unique country and UNVMC is a unique Special Political Mission. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable.

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