M&E Specialist

Contract

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.

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

M&E Officer will substantially support contribute to the results-based monitoring framework and strategies and operationalizing the monitoring and evaluation plan and related systems. S/he will have a key technical role in improving the quality of results tracking and reporting and in strengthening institutional monitoring and evaluation capacities including of national partners. S/he is expected to work in collaboration with thematic programme teams and operations; And support UNFPA and national counterparts to ensure M&E aspects are well internalized and applied. S/he will participate actively in M&E mechanisms established as part of the UNSDCF, GoTL and joint programming processes.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the International UN Volunteer M&E will:

a. Support Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening for M&E:

• Support the establishment of a robust M&E framework under the CP engaging all relevant staff to strengthen planning, implementation, oversight and monitoring of workplan activities;

• Provide technical support on RBM and M&E and institutionalize use of M&E tools and plans to enable UNFPA staff and Implementing Partners to effectively guide programme delivery and ensure efficient utilization of funds;

• Support quality assurance of the results frameworks in relation to the CP as well as the donor funded programmes,

• Promote evidence based programming through identifying data and knowledge gaps and the most efficient and effective ways of bridging the knowledge gaps;

• Regular follow-up with programme staff to ensure availability of data to feed into corporate dashboards and monitoring systems, such as GPS and SIS as well as the external reporting requirements;

• Support the design and implementation of any thematic evaluations and end of programme evaluation as well as tracking the implementation and follow up of evaluation recommendations;

• Assist in knowledge sharing of results, lessons and experiences across programme areas.

b. Support the UN Country Team in results reporting:

• Support and participate in the UNSDCF M&E working group meetings and UNFPA’s role as co-chair to ensure that it fulfils is commitments as per agreed terms of reference and work plan;

c. Others:

• Support the UNFPA Representative and Assistant Representative in planning, management and oversight functions of the CP;

• Carry out any other additional tasks assigned by the UNFPA Representative and Assistant Representative.

Accountability

Adaptability and Flexibility

Building Trust

Client Orientation

Commitment and Motivation

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Communication

Creativity

Empowering Others

Ethics and Values

Integrity

Knowledge Sharing

Leadership

Planning and Organizing

Professionalism

Respect for Diversity

Self-Management

Technological Awareness

Vision

Working in Teams

Master’s degree in social science, economics, public health, public administration or related field;

Experience in the area of results based management, monitoring and evaluation, statistics and/or research methodologies;

Relevant computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office;

Data analysis skills and familiarity with statistical software (if possible)

Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills;

Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; and

Flexible and open to learning and new experiences.

Timor Leste is half of a tropical island on the Australian continental shelf characterized by a rugged mountain chain running east-west that divides the country into a generally warmer north coast and a milder south coast. The capital city, Dili, is located in the north.

Climate: The climate along the coast is relatively warm hot year-round with an annual average temperature of 30°C. There are two distinct seasons: the north-east monsoon season, which runs from November to March, constitutes the rainy season throughout the country. The south- east monsoon season, which runs from March to October, constitutes the dry season with some rain on the southern coast but otherwise dry and windy conditions in the rest of the country. The climate inland with its high mountains can be very cold with an annual average temperature of 15°C.

Health: At the moment, Stamford clinic serves as a recommended medical facility for UN staff. It has two approved UN physicians that can perform primary healthcare and simpler treatments or recommend medical evacuation to Singapore. There is a national hospital with some international staff and a limited number of other private clinics in Dili. For more complex medical treatment and assessment, it is necessary to evacuate to neighbouring countries such as Darwin or Singapore.

Diet, Food and Water: Most staple foods can be found in the markets such as rice, meat, vegetables, cooking oil, salt and sugar. There are many local markets around Dili as well as four supermarkets that are stocked with imported goods, mainly from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and China. Dili has a large number of restaurants, cafes and bars. There is a variety of food ranging from Western to Southeast Asian fare. You can also find several local restaurants with less expensive meals. The price range for a meal can range from $3 to $14+.

Telecommunications: At the moment, there are three telecommunication providers in country, Timor Telecom and Telcomcel and Telemor. While Timor Telecom has been long present, Telcomcel and Telemor were newly launched in Timor-Leste, and started operating in February 2013. The SIM cards cost $2-3 and pre-paid/pulsa cards range from $1 to $50. Further, depending on UN Agency, you may receive a PIN code to make international phone calls that will be charged to your VLA.

Hotels: The UNV Field unit in Dili will help arrange your initial accommodation in a hotel, at your expense. Most of the hotels in Dili are aimed at internationals and offer a good level of comfort with air-conditioned rooms and en-suite bathrooms. You can expect to pay from $30 to $50 per night.

Permanent Accommodation: Expect that your accommodation will range from the very basic to adequate, although many private houses in Dili have been renovated to a reasonable or even considered ‘luxurious’ level of comfort. The rate of reconstruction and renovation in the districts has been much slower than in Dili. Accommodation is far more likely to be of a very basic level Cost range from $250 to $600 per month.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy