Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Contract

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WHO Timor-Leste country office with the financial support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has launched a joint school health and nutrition programme with World Food Programme, SAY NO TO 5S (Starvation, Soil-transmitted helminthiasis, Skin diseases, Smoking and Sugary/Alcoholic Drinks) in Schools, 2021-2025. The project's expected outputs and targets are presented in the attached logical framework. The SN5S is designed to have two ultimate outcomes: 1) school age children are provided with a primary health package and health education in a safe and healthy school environment to mitigate risks of priority diseases at school, and 2) schools are upgraded to provide a safe and healthy environment as well as safe and nutritious school meals. WHO is targeting the first outcome under the scheme of Health Promoting School for all primary and secondary school children while WFP is targeting the second outcome in selected three districts. WHO will respond to specific barriers to the healthy and safe school environment and access to primary healthcare as well as educational needs identified by the baseline study. The SN5S will implement a range of interventions such as providing biannual primary healthcare to the children, developing a school health information system to collect students' health data, updating and institutionalizing the health and nutrition curriculum, developing a monitoring framework for a healthy and safe school environment, and piloting the school nurse programme in selected 12 schools.

Under the direct supervision of Technical Officer, NTD, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Proactively participate in the development and strengthening of the project M&E system

• Conduct the evaluation of project activities and ensure reporting on implementation and identify lessons learned that will result in ineffective planning on school health activities

• Conduct data collection and facilitate the adaptation of indicators for monitoring the SN5S project progress and performance, together with appropriate mechanisms for harmonising and promoting effective synergies among partners and stakeholders

• Collaborate on the development and implementation of strategic planning processes with emphasis on participatory reviews of national programmes as well as to conduct the preparation, collation and dissemination of the programme related reports

• Provide regular briefings on Project Cycle Management and monitoring and evaluation to the SN5S team members

• Prepare monthly reports on the project activities and support the Programme Manager with donor reporting and updates

​​☒​Accountability ​​☒​Adaptability and Flexibility ​​☐​Building Trust ​​☐​Client Orientation ​​☒​Commitment and Motivation ​​☐​Commitment to Continuous Learning ​​☒​Communication ​​☐​Creativity ​​☐​Empowering Others ​​☐​Ethics and Values ​​☐​Integrity ​​☐​Judgement and Decision-making ​​☐​Knowledge Sharing ​​☐​Leadership ​​☒​Managing Performance ​​☒​Planning and Organizing ​​☒​Professionalism ​​☒​Respect for Diversity ​​☒​Self-Management ​​☐​Technological Awareness ​​☐​Vision ​​☒​Working in Teams

A minimum of 3 years’ experience with either the UN and/or in NGO- with expertise in public health or related fields, such as demography statistics, and/or information management, preferably in development settings;

Familiar with M&E frameworks and tools used in development contexts with specific reference to partners’ reporting, field monitoring and situation monitoring

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure

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 cool 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. Most of the population is vaccinated against COVID-19 and booster shots are available for UN staff (if needed). It’s recommended to be fully vaccinated prior to travel.

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 warungs with less expensive meals. The price range for a meal can range from $3 to $20+.

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 host agency 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 ensuite 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.