Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of PVE Programme Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will:

• Update progress/results against Thailand Country Office Annual Work Plans and Results Framework. If applicable, include any relevant literature/data/information/policy framework that may be required for each activity.

• Provide monitoring support and quality assurance to Project Teams, including data collection methodologies, support in development of formats, use of online data collection platforms, etc.

• Coordinate PVE reporting for Semi-annual/Annual report, Bi-monthly Newsletter, etc. as required by the donor with UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub.

• Manage the process of conducting, analysing and using data from the Baseline and other surveys.

• Conduct training and supporting CSOs to measure the impact of their grant-activities.

• Supporting all output, knowledge management and sharing activities.

• Ensuring that data/knowledge from output 2 activities informs output 1 and output 2 activities.

• Helping CSOs and educational institutions engaged in output 3 activities to collect data regarding change in knowledge, attitude and practice.

• Regularly update Thailand Country Office PVE Knowledge Management Platform with inputs from the team and research conducted.

• Any other task assigned by the PVE Programme Manager at UNDP Thailand

Educational additional comments

Master’s degree in Social Sciences or Human Rights or Political Science, or other relevant studies with relevant professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.

Experience remark

Minimum 15 years of M&E relevant experience with international organization preferably in Thailand;

• Understanding of project monitoring and evaluation frameworks, with proficiency in results-based report;

• Experience conducting surveys and development and training on the survey tools;

• Knowledge on Quantitative and Qualitative research methods;

• Knowledge on data analysis and its reporting; and Experience in contributing and consolidating project reports for donors in English language;

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

• 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;

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Desirable: Knowledge and experience in the area of preventing violent extremism, human rights, peace and security and/or peacebuilding.

• Desirable: Experience with European Union (EU) funded projects is an asset.

• Desirable: Experience hiring and coordinating third party M&E agency for Research and Surveys is an asset.

• Desirable: Excellent organizational skills with a successful track record of planning and implementing events and trainings.

• Desirable: 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 within the Country.

• Desirable: Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment;

• Desirable: Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; and Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines

• Sound security awareness;

• Have affinity with or interest in Development, preventing violent extremism, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Thai(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Competencies values

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure

• Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile including contact details and two references and submit it. Incomplete profiles shall not be considered. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Post is for National UN Volunteer assignments ONLY. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment. Therefore only nationals of above-mentioned Country and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. For further details, please clink on the link below. Application deadline: 29-08-2021