M&E Senior Officer – (Agriculture and Rural Finance)

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This is a LICA Specialist-9 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-9 contracts.

Background Information - Myanmar

UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country, namely the Access to Health Fund, the Livelihood and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in the greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organisations in the country, including the international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Background Information - Job-specific

The Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT) is a multi-donor fund set up in 2009. LIFT aims to strengthen the resilience and sustainable livelihoods of poor households by helping people to reach their full economic potential. This is achieved through increasing incomes, improving the nutrition of women and children, and decreasing vulnerabilities to shocks, stresses and adverse trends.

LIFT is a significant actor in Myanmar’s development. To date, over 11.6 million people in 75 per cent of Myanmar’s townships have benefitted from LIFT’s programmes. From January 2019, LIFT has been guided by a new five-year strategy that puts ‘leaving no one behind’ at the centre and will in particular focus on social inclusion and cohesion, increased support to areas affected by conflict, bringing displaced people into LIFT’s development programmes and working with Government at all levels on targeted policies that achieve gains in these areas.

LIFT has received funding from altogether 15 international donors since it was established. The current donors are the UK, the EU, Australia, Switzerland, the US, Canada and Ireland.

For more details, please go to www.lift-fund.org.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the UNOPS/LIFT Fund Director, the direct supervision of the Senior Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation and in accordance with UNOPS policies, procedures and practices, the M&E Officer will be responsible for:

Provide support in MEAL systems development at Program/Thematic Level

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  • Supporting the Agriculture and Rural Finance Programme in the design and implementation of their MEAL systems at program and project level including the development and adjustment of Theories of Change, Evaluation and Learning Questions, Program MEAL Plans/Measurement Frameworks and Data collection and analysis processes
  • Contribute M&E expertise to the Agriculture and Rural Finance thematic and regional teams for regular coordination across LIFT programmes
  • Assist the Senior Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation in the development and testing of M&E tools, approaches and databases as part of the project and programme MEAL system.
  • Maintaining detailed knowledge of all issues relevant to monitoring and evaluation of the respective projects and programmes

Technical support and capacity building to LIFT Partners in design and implementation of MEAL System

  • Conduct comprehensive and ongoing assessments of LIFT partner’s MEAL systems and identify areas for capacity development with a view to improving overall quality of data reported to LIFT
  • Conduct relevant M&E trainings and related capacity development activities with a view to ensuring LIFT partner MEAL systems are fully operational and in compliance with the LIFT MEAL standards
  • Participating in project field visits to review LIFT partner MEAL systems and conducting data quality reviews
  • Other duties as assigned by the primary and secondary supervisors aimed at building the institutional capacity of implementing partners including CSOs, Micro-Finance Institutions and other relevant local organisations on M&E.

Overall responsibility for coordination of program level reviews, evaluation and other studies initiated to contribute towards overall LIFT evidence base

  • Supporting programme and project relevant monitoring and evaluation missions commissioned by the Agriculture and Rural Finance thematic program.
  • Assisting with the design and management of project reviews and evaluations for the Agriculture and Rural Finance program
  • Take lead in preparing/reviewing key technical documents including terms of reference; data collection tools; draft reports among others.
  • Provide support as directed by the Agriculture and Rural Finance Program lead for consultants that may be hired to provide technical support in design and execution of program based reviews, evaluations or specialized studies.
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of key outputs of the reviews, evaluations and studies initiated by the relevant thematic/program area.

Provide support to key LIFT level MEAL processes including household surveys, knowledge management and key learning initiatives

  • Support in conducting the LIFT household surveys and other related studies undertaken with a view to reporting on the Lift logframe indicators
  • Work closely with designated LIFT MEAL Officers in conducting analysis and aggregation of LIFT household survey data as pertains to the Agriculture and Rural Finance thematic program.
  • Support the Agriculture and Rural Finance Programme Team Leader in conducting further analysis of LIFT household data for purposes of programming or reporting as may be required by LIFT partners from time to time
  • In collaboration with the LIFT Knowledge Management Unit, contribute to the LIFT knowledge management and learning system.

Contribute towards Program and LIFT level reporting (internal and external) and production of relevant publications

  • Review/clearance of M&E reports from the Agriculture and Rural Finance implementing partners focusing on data correctness, quality and analysis
  • Ensuring that projects and programmes collect, maintain updated M&E data and the data is cleaned, analysed and readily available to the programme management and the M&E unit within LIFT FMO.
  • Prepare monthly updates on MEAL activities and key accomplishments for the thematic area
  • Prepare quarterly reports pertaining to the work of Micro-Finance Institutions
  • Contributing with project and programme related information and data to the review and production of LIFT M&E reports and publications.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - A Master degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics and Business related studies, Development studies, Statistics and other related fields is required. - Additional two years of similar experience with a Bachelor Degree is considered equivalent. - Additional studies in community development, M&E and/or research design and methodologies are desirable.

Work Experience - A minimum of two years of professional experience working with Agriculture and Rural Finance related programs with an emphasis on M&E activities and processes is required. - Experience with international development programmes is required with a mix of both development and humanitarian programming contexts. - Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skill is a key requirement. - Strong data management skills, including the use and maintenance of databases would be an advantage. - Experience and technical background Agriculture and financial inclusion would be an asset. - Previous successful involvement with, and good knowledge of UN, NGOs and civil society would be an advantage. - Strong skills in using computer software programmes, including EXCEL, SPSS, STATA, WORD and POWERPOINT is required. Skills in other software programs would be an added advantage.

Language- Fluency in both written and spoken English and Myanmar language is required.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

  • Contract type - Local ICA (Individual Contractor Agreement)
  • Contract level - LICA Specialist 9
  • Contract duration - Ongoing ICA ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
  • Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
  • 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

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