Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-8 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 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-8 contracts.

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.

Background Information - Job-specific

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for efficient reviewing, monitoring and evaluation of the project’s planned activities and implementation progress. They contribute to the design of monitoring tools to collect relevant and required data for monitoring of project activities, and provide training to Facilitating Partners (FPs) and other stakeholders on the monitoring tools and plan.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions

1. Planning and monitoring
2. Training and support
3. Data management and reporting
4. Evaluation and learning

1. Planning and Monitoring

• Lead on the development of a detailed monitoring plan for the overall project, covering all aspects of the Project that need to be reported upon, in a time bound manner. The plan will include monitoring responsibilities, key indicators, frequency for monitoring, etc., allocated for the key relevant actors (CDC/GA/Mosque Committees, FPs, private contractors, UNOPS personnel, ARTF monitoring agents, etc). The plan should cover all indicators stated in the legal agreements, the Results Framework, and/or in the Project Operations Manual (POM).
• Design monitoring tools to collect the required data to respond to the project Results Framework’s indicators, to monitor field implementation quality and to adhere to the Project Operations Manual (POM).
• Conduct monitoring field visits, and support other relevant stakeholders in conducting the monitoring field visits, against the approved monitoring plan.

2. Training and Support

• Train field level monitors, including the FP monitoring teams, in the use of the forms and the data collection methodology.
• Train FP staff in the establishment and training of Community Participatory Monitoring (CPM) teams where needed.
• Training all relevant actors, outside of the ARTF monitoring agent, on the Monitoring Plan, once approved.

3. Data Management and Reporting

• Develop, with the support of the ICT Specialist, an efficient database for compiling, analyzing and reporting monitoring findings.
• Compile and analyze data and prepare monthly and quarterly detailed monitoring reports, ensuring all key findings from the monitoring of the reporting period are summarized and highlighted for the management’s attention.
• Prepare monthly internal quantitative/output-based reports for quick review for the management.
• Prepare the UNOPS sections of the Project quarterly progress reports and submit the same to the Senior Project Manager within 20 days of the close of each reporting quarter. This includes updates on all indicators in the Results Framework for the project.
• Support the project management team to prepare for Implementation Support Missions’ (ISMs) overall/management, M&E sessions, including data collection, analysis, reporting, presentation preparations, attendance and participation in the sessions.

4. Evaluation and Learning

• Support the project management team in coordinating and/or conducting short, thematic internal evaluations to analyze trends, deviations from procedures, challenges, gaps, lessons learned from the Community Resilience and Livelihood Project field implementation and actively contribute in the revision or updating of CRL POM and other implementation policies or procedural guidelines etc.

3. Impact of Results

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer ensures the project is delivered according to the Project’s design and as per the Results Framework, that key data is regularly shared and is accessible to key stakeholders, and that the project is in compliance with Environmental and Social safeguards requirements. It confirms UNOPS’ role as a key and trusted partner to the World Bank, and UNOPS’ position as a critical service provider, in all challenging work environments. Given the current political and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, this project would support the urgent repositioning of AFCO and strengthen UNOPS presence and visibility in Afghanistan, raising the profile of UNOPS in the global humanitarian context.

Monitoring and progress controls will be in accordance with work plans that the Supervisor and incumbent will prepare at the beginning of the assignment.

Functional Responsibilities

a. Education

• A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in Development Studies, Project Management, Sociology or other relevant discipline is required.

b. Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation is required.
• Experience with logframes/results frameworks, managing data for reporting on key indicators and working with multiple data sources is required.
• Experience in training is required.
• Experience working with the World Bank, UN agencies or other donor agencies, government ministries, and/or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is valued.

c. Languages

• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Pashto and/or Dari is desirable.

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

Contract level: LICA-8 Contract duration: Ongoing ICA - Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

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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.