Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Contract

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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

Background information - Regional Technical Roster

As the Asia Region (AR) continues to develop a pipeline for future projects, it is important that it has a fast and efficient way to engage with key technical roles to kick-start or to support operations in a timely manner. To that extent, the AR will establish regional technical rosters for key technical profiles with the aim to enhance efficiency in the recruitment process and quickly get experts on board.

This position is located in the Asian Region, Engineering Section in Country Offices. They are responsible for applying standard engineering practices and precedents in the design, construction, maintenance, repair and liquidation of structures, facilities and systems required to support, develop and oversee the UNOPS portfolio of programs and projects in Country Offices and to ensure that synergies between programs and projects are effectively developed UNOPS projects. Project could include post-disaster recovery, peace-building, health, and food security. UNOPS is expanding its infrastructure and procurement services in Country offices.

Besides fund management, Country Offices are also engaged with the implementation of physical infrastructure projects, including design, construction, and rehabilitation of health-related (clinics and hospital) and the procurement of medical equipment and supplies.

In order to support its response to the COVID-19 situation and its capacity to implement health related projects/programs, UNOPS is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to be part of its roster of retainers.

The purpose of the M&E team/function is: 1. To monitor grant-implementation, the setting of targets, and the achievement of results 2. To provide strategic information for programmatic improvements and adjustments; 3. To support learning and the application of data to continuously improve the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the projects/programmes; 4. To report to the Board on results and progress of the Fund, and respond to other Donor needs; 5. To put in place data collection mechanisms to inform the Fund’s evaluation.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager and in close collaboration with the donors, the Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will perform the following functions:

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Design, develop and roll out a M&E strategy for the projects in close consultation with the implementing partners, and in accordance with donors and UNOPS guidelines;
• Formulate a results and logical framework for the Programme in consultation with donors and relevant partners
• Develop and maintain a system that collates information on all projects that need to feed into the results and M&E frameworks
• Conducting qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis.
• Provide oversight and support on M&E and performance issues to implementing partners collaborating with UNOPS
• Undertake site visits for Monitoring and Evaluation in accordance with the M&E plan
• Ensure that implementing partners fulfill their M&E obligations, including enabling the participation of beneficiaries, and that recording and reporting systems are harmonized both among implementing partners and with national systems where possible;

Reporting:

• Agree the reporting cycle and reporting requirements with donors and each implementing partner;
• Develop standard monitoring, evaluation and reporting formats for projects based on the logical framework and reporting requirements;
• Support the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports to the donors and other partners.
• Support the Mid Term Review, End Project Reviews and Annual Reviews and related reporting requirements; and
• Together with the MIS specialist lead the development of a comprehensive MIS platform that will incorporate all the reporting requirements of implementing partners.

Communication:

• Collaborate with the UNOPS Comms team in the elaboration of projects Communication and Visibility strategy and implementation plan that is in line with donors and UNOPS guidelines;
• Ensure that all communication material, press and digital, include verified data prior to publication.

Knowledge Management:

• Provide technical guidance for the implementation of the M&E plan, through training and other on-site support;
• Develop process for knowledge management within the projects including recording of lessons learnt and standard methodologies;
• Establish mechanisms to use projects knowledge and experience, including feeding into:

a) donors own programming;

b) programming by other donors in the sector, and

c) policy dialogue with government

• Based on the monitoring and evaluation data, support the project in developing performance improvement plans; and
• Build capacities of implementing partners in M&E through workshops based as needed.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager to support the implementation and oversight of the projects.

Networking/maintaining relationship:

• Take part in meetings and/or workshops with government, communities and private sector partners to ensure improved coordination in monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Documentation (Knowledge management):
• Lead the documentation of challenges, lessons learnt and recommendations for future learning and development of UNOPS MCO/CO.

Representation:

• Regularly attend meetings and workshops and take proceedings of those meetings to enhance documentation and improve learning.

Programmatic support:

• Work with program staff to resolve evaluation needs, and to craft appropriate data collection efforts to address ongoing programmatic improvement needs. Be responsible for the data collection, analysis, and presentation of data for evaluation.
• Facilitate proposal development for additional engagements, involved in the review process, as well as ensuring that the proposal is critically-reviewed.
• Support the identification of appropriate indicators and relevant data sources, and the development of data collection systems and tools.
• Coordinate and be responsible for the development and maintenance of appropriate databases to accurately track data collected from various interventions across program activities. Ensure maintenance of data back-up and retrieval systems.

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.

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 a similar responsible position in developing countries is considered as equivalent.

Experience

• Five (5) years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree (or 7 years’ of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree) in the design, development and/or implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems, preferably relevant to programs in humanitarian or development contexts is required.
• Experience in health programmes is a distinct advantage.
• Successful development and implementation of an M&E system at programme level.
• Experience of implementing donor funded programmes in collaboration with Government ministries and development partners is required.
• Experience in knowledge management related to projects is required.
• Knowledge of database applications such as STATA, SPSS, or similar applications is advantageous.
• Experience working in Asian Region is an advantage.

Language

• Fluency and proficiency in English is required.
• Proficiency in another UN language is desirable.

Certifications

• Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMI, etc.) is desirable.
• Certification in monitoring and evaluation, communications, management and programme administration will be an advantage.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: ICA Contract level: I-ICA2 Contract duration: 1 year

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

Additional information

This is a Technical Roster selection process, whose main objective is to prequalify candidates for different projects in different countries of the Asian Region. Candidates who have a successful selection process will be on the roster for a period of 36 months and may be contacted as needed by the projects.

The contracting modality will be defined according to the needs of the projects and specific assignments. Below are the contracting modalities that can be used:

• Regular / Monthly Contract (ongoing): This contract is established in the form of a regular monthly contract, that is, a continuous provision of services is required during the contract period, making the payments associated with the contract at the end of each calendar month.

• Retainer Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA): is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor may be required intermittently. It will specify a unit price (e.g. amount per day actually worked). For budgetary purposes, a monetary limit will be specified at the time the ICA is awarded and issued.

  • UNOPS shall have no obligation to obtain any minimum quantity of Services from the Individual Contractor during the duration of the retainer ICA.
  • Payment will be made only after completion of work (if any) or reaching agreed milestones.
  • A retainer ICA does not accord any exclusivity to the Individual Contractor with respect to the Services listed in the job description. UNOPS shall have no limitation on its right to obtain Services of the same kind from any other source at any time.
  • UNOPS Individual Contractors must comply with the standards of conduct required of a UN civil servant, when carrying out their official UNOPS responsibilities and also all other times. This includes the standards of conduct set forth in the UN Secretary-General’s Bulletin of 9 October 2003 entitled “Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) and the UN Secretary-General’s Bulletin of 18 June 2002 entitled "Regulations Governing the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of Officials other than Secretariat Officials, and Experts on Mission" (ST/SGB/2002/9) as they may be amended from time to time.
  • UNOPS Individual Contractors must comply with all applicable UNOPS policies and instructions. This includes the obligation to declare any outside activity that could result in an actual or perceived conflict with the interests of the UN; as well as to refrain from using information gained through the UNOPS Individual Contractor Agreement contract for the Individual Contractor’s own purposes or to help a third party (unless the information is already in the public domain), in particular but not only in relation to procurement of works, goods and services.
  • UNOPS Individual Contractors must abide by UN safety and security policies, instructions, directives, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
  • The standard terms and conditions of the UNOPS ICA as of the present date can be found at https://content.unops.org/HR-Documents/ICA_contract/Annex-A-ENGLISH.pdf

• Lumpsum (for specific products) - This type of contract indicates that a defined product or products must be delivered within a specific time frame. Payment for these services will be made as a full payment, upon completion and delivery of the product (s) and with the acceptance and approval of the same (s) by UNOPS.

• Home Based contract: in this type of contract, the contractor will work mainly from his / her place of residence, and will only be required to travel to the place where the project is developed occasionally. The type of contract will be indicated at the time of sending the formal offer to the selected candidates.

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.