Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting Officer

Contract

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Since 2017, the Province of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique has been facing an escalating conflict, compounded by a fragile situation of chronic underdevelopment, consecutive climatic shocks, and recurrent disease outbreaks. Currently, over 900,000 people are facing severe hunger and over 1.3 million people need urgent humanitarian support. As of October 2021, over 800,000 internally displaced people are located in relocation camps or informally hosted by already vulnerable communities across the Provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa. Violent attacks by Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) have significantly heightened protection risks, especially for women and girls. The government of Mozambique has responded with military action and reclaimed a number of areas that had been occupied by NSAGs. Prior to the arrival of the first foreign troops on the ground in July 2021, UNDP had initiated stabilization interventions to assist the government of Mozambique in its efforts to re-establish the presence of the State in the reclaimed areas, paving the way for reconstruction and a subsequent safe and voluntary return of IDPs to their areas of origin. UNDP is already working in the districts of Macomia, Quissanga and Palma. Benefiting from decades of experience in stabilization activities elsewhere on the continent and in the world, and with an office fully established in Pemba in 2021. UNDP’s stabilization engagement in Mozambique is part and parcels of the Government’s priorities in Cabo Delgado, as embodied in the reconstruction plan (PRCD), and contributing to the Strategy for the Resilience and Integrated Development of the North (ERDIN) as well as to the Recovery and Peacebuilding Assessments (RPBA). Along those lines, the present programme is fully integrated with other components of UNDP cooperation in country, as part of its new 2022-2026 programme cycle, with particular complementarity with UNDP’s decentralization programming, as well as with its program on Rule of Law and Access to Justice and social cohesion and peace building work.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Senior Stabilization Officer, the UNV Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting Officer will:

• Assist with the management, coordination, monitoring and reporting of UNDP’s projects and activities Pemba Sub-Office. • Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation system that will ensure tracking of project/ programme results at different levels (outputs, outcomes and impact) for UNDP’s projects activities. • Assist with the collection, analysis and management of data and information. • Create and maintain a database for project performance indicators, track progress toward indicators, analyze data and verify the quality of the data • Ensure all grants have updated work-plan and performance management plan (PMPs) in tandem with all approved proposals, regularly reviewing and updating as needed. • Suggest strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks; • Recommend further improvement of the logical framework • Prepare project progress reports, monitoring reports, and other relevant documents. • Contribute to the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned • Contribute to internal and external communication strategy to disseminate good practices • Lead and/or coordinate all Pemba based assessments, evaluations and performance evaluation tasks including planning and reporting on the same. • Liaise with the project team based in the Pemba Sub-Office to plan, organize and conduct field missions and meetings with local authorities, community members and other stakeholders to plan, manage and monitor projects and activities. • Collate/ prepare country/regional reports related to internal reporting such as the quarterly and annual reports. • Review monthly progress reports from partners and ensure they have evidence to back-up and provide feedback to the respective staff. • Prepare Issues Log and Risk Log for the project; • Ensure data collected includes performance measures and indicators for Gender and Social Inclusion • Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E. • Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations assessments and monitoring data in programme development, adjustment or review. • Capacity building and training of M&E support staff (evaluators) on M&E technical and conceptual areas. • Supervise and mentor M&E support staff in executing M&E plans. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

· Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); · Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; · Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
· Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; · Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; · Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

· 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.

• /at national and/or international level in Non-Profit Organisation, or other relevant programmes; experience with UNDP is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; · Project management and/or reporting, monitoring and evaluation experience is an advantage. · Experience in coordination and facilitation of multi-stakeholder projects is an advantage.

Mozambique has a total population of about 29 million people and is located on the southeast coast of Africa. To the East, is the Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia is to the north, to the west is Zimbabwe and South Africa and to the South, Swaziland and South Africa. The total area of Mozambique is 799 380 Km square from North to South. It is tropically hot and humid. The hottest and wettest months in Maputo are December to February, when the average daily minimum temperatures are around 22°c and the average daily highs of 30°c. The rain season is between October and April. Winters (June to August) are mild with the average daily temperature ranging from 13°c to 24°c. Basic health facilities and food are available everywhere. The security situation is reliable, but some precaution is needed at the same time. Communication and transport services are available at various costs. Regarding accommodation and food, houses and apartments can be rented from US$ 1000 to US$ 2,300 per month and meals at the restaurant cost between US$ 10 and US$ 30. Food, household commodities and clothing can be found in shops and local markets at reasonable prices. An entry visa is required for all travellers and must be obtained from Mozambican Embassy prior to travelling. The metical is the local currency and the exchange rate stands at USD 1 equivalent to about 64 meticais (MZM) as of February 2022. Commercial banks are operational in the country and Visa cards are accepted. Pemba is categorized as a family non-duty station offering a limited variety of accommodation options. As this is a UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.