Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Manager

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-11 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 7 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-11 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), and acting as the Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure, and project management services to a wide range of organisations in the country, including 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

Access to Health Fund

The Access to Health Fund aims to improve Health outcomes for vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas of Myanmar. The Fund works with Ethnic Health Organizations, national and international NGOs, the United Nations, and other partners to increase people’s access to health-services (maternal, newborn and child health, combating HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria) and to strengthen health systems. The Access to Health Fund is supported by four donors - the United Kingdom, Sweden, the United States, and Switzerland.

The Access Fund Management Office (FMO) is responsible for the execution of the Fund’s Monitoring and Evaluation strategy. The post is located in the Fund Management Office which comprises 60 staff members organised in the following teams: Strategy, Programmes, Monitoring and Evaluation, Fund Director’s Office, Communications, Programme Management Office, and Procurement.

The purpose of the Monitoring and Evaluation function is:

1. Results and performance. Set targets and monitor progress and implementation of grants and of the Fund as a whole, and the achievement of results; assess the performance of geographic and thematic portfolios; report results to the Fund Board
2. Strategic information. Provide strategic information for programmatic improvements and adjustments
3. Learning. Support learning and the application of data to continuously improve programmes; design and manage studies that are either implemented by Access staff or contracted to national and international consultants
4. Evaluation. Support the Fund’s evaluation, including through the establish of mechanisms to generate data
5. Continuous improvement. Lead the continuous enhancement of Access’ Monitoring and Evaluation system, to ensure it remain synchronized with evolving programming and emerging demands for data.

Functional Responsibilities

Detailed duties and responsibilities:

Own and oversee the Fund’s Monitoring and Evaluation plan of work

• Oversee all data collection and analysis processes to measure progress and achievements according to the Monitoring and Evaluation plan
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation team members in the development of Implementing Partners’ logframes, monitoring of Implementing Partners’ performance, and programmatic improvements
• Oversee the production of the Result Matrix and various analytical products
• Write reports, analyse findings and provide recommendations as required for contributions to planning, risk management and reporting. Ensure easy public access to Monitoring and Evaluation reports and data, and support wide distribution
• Develop close working relationships with all project participants and stakeholders; establish and maintain good working relations with all relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate support to various donor- and UNOPS-led assessments
• Coordinate responses to data-requests from donors
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the mid-term and final evaluation by an independent evaluator.

System design

• Design and enhance the Monitoring and Evaluation system to ensure it is able to meet the evolving data needs and emerging priorities of the Fund
• Maintain policies, guidance, systems, procedures and tools related to monitoring and evaluation, and update them as needed
• Lead the operationalization of Performance-based Funding for the portfolio of service delivery and system strengthening grants.

Team management

• Provide technical oversight, coach and supervise the members of the Monitoring and Evaluation team and oversee day-to-day operations of the team
• Promote the concept of learning-oriented environment within the Fund Management Office, including through dissemination of lessons and knowledge sharing
• Lead work-planning and workload allocation within Monitoring and Evaluation Team
• Supervise, coach and manage performance of the Monitoring and Evaluation team members

Systems Strengthening and capacity building

• Mobilise relevant Monitoring and Evaluation technical assistance in a timely manner
• Manage contracts and oversee work of technical assistance providers to ensure relevant, good quality, timely, and value-adding deliverables
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to strengthen data quality
• Initiate required training events with stakeholders, including implementing partners, in Monitoring and Evaluation topics; support the Monitoring and Evaluation team in coordinating training events
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the mid-term and final evaluation by an independent evaluator

Other

• Perform additional assignments requested by the Fund Director

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

Education/Experience/Language requirements

• Education Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Science, or other related field is required. A Bachelor degree in related fields combined with additional two years of experience in similar responsible position in developing countries is considered as equivalent.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation is required.

• Experience in public health is required - and could be in any one of the following areas (or other relevant areas):

  • Logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches;
  • Monitoring and Evaluation methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory);
  • Planning and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation systems;
  • Training in Monitoring and Evaluation development and implementation;
  • Facilitating learning-oriented analysis sessions of Monitoring and Evaluation data with multiple stakeholders;
  • Information analysis and report writing

• Experience of leading teams is highly desirable

• Ideally, work experience in conflict-affected areas of Myanmar

• Computer and information technology literacy, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access is required.

• Expected Technical Skills

  The following technical skills are desirable:

  • Programme performance assessment and preparation of strategic information
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Extensive experience in developing logframes/results frameworks and identifying appropriate performance indicators.
  • Excellent writing and data analytical skills.

  Language

• The position requires excellent written and spoken English and Burmese languages

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: ICA Contract level: LICA 11 Contract duration: 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

This vacancy is for Myanmar National only.

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.