Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning/Knowledge Management (MEAL/KM) Advisor

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 171,478 USD and 221,086 USD.

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Background information- ECR

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Background Information - Job-specific

Since 2010, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement has inspired a new way of working collaboratively to end malnutrition, in all its forms. With the governments of SUN Countries in the lead, it unites people—from civil society, the United Nations, donors, businesses and researchers—in a collective effort to improve nutrition. The SUN Strategy 2021–2025 (SUN 3.0) prioritises country leadership and focuses on supporting systemic change at the country level. It seeks to capture the ambition of SUN countries and guide the work of all actors at all levels aligning concerted action behind and responding to commonly agreed national priorities set out by governments in SUN countries.

SUN 3.0 is committed to fundamental, non-negotiable aspects of effective nutrition action, including equity and the principle of leaving no one behind. For its third phase, the SUN Movement will drive forward gender equality and enshrine youth leadership across the Movement. SUN 3.0 will strengthen partnerships to achieve greater impact on nutrition through food systems, health systems, social protection systems, actions by the private sector and humanitarian and development actors, and through education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and climate change adaptation.

The SUN Movement Secretariat (SMS) plays a central role in enabling the multiple members and structures of the Movement to work together to advance progress on country-level priorities and the global positioning of nutrition.

The SUN Movement Secretariat comprises personnel, based in Geneva and in various regions globally. All parts of the Movement – member governments, the SUN Global Support System - the GSS, consisting of four SUN networks (Civil Society, United Nations, Business, Donors) and the SUN Movement Secretariat, together with the SUN Movement Coordinator, work together to align and focus efforts on priorities within countries.

The SUN Movement Secretariat is hosted by UNOPS.

****Role of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning/Knowledge Management Advisor (MEAL/KM)

The MEAL/Knowledge Management Advisor is part of the country action team of the SUN Movement Secretariat. The purpose of this team is to support SUN Movement countries in advocacy, positioning, planning, multi-sector/stakeholder collaboration, resource mobilisation, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of their National Nutrition Plans.

The MEAL/Knowledge Management Advisor reports to the Head of Country Action. The purpose of the role is to support and strengthen evidence-based policy making and implementation in SUN countries, including through oversight of the Movement’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining important partnerships, in order to foster data collection and knowledge exchange.

S/he also manages a geographically dispersed team to ensure policy and practice across the Movement is informed by country needs, with a focus on translating the political commitment of SUN Movement actors into coherent action in-country, aligned with national priorities.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

• Lead the development and implementation of the overall MEAL Framework/Strategy.
• Provide advice to senior leadership to ensure the MEAL framework is linked to the wider learning and knowledge management agenda.
• Lead the development of systems to collect consistent and quality MEAL data, including from third party partners and partners.
• Lead the establishment of innovative data analysis systems to support monitoring of country data against the framework.
• Lead MEAL data analysis, for organizational reports, assessments and data portals.
• Lead the development of the MEAL dashboard to increase and strengthen the quality and availability of country and programmatic data.
• Review outcome surveys, independent evaluations, and studies to inform the learning agenda and subsequent investment cases.
• Undertake periodic review of the implementation and operation of the monitoring and evaluation system(s); including the preparation of good practices and lessons learned.

2. Reporting

• Provide a holistic view of MEAL data to senior management and governance bodies through appropriate reporting, disaggregation and data visualizations.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to countries in the areas of planning, performance monitoring, reviews and reporting, promoting a results mindset.
• Provide monitoring and evaluation inputs into corporate/donor reporting, and ensure consistency of data and information presented across reports.
• Review progress reports submitted by Countries and provide feedback to improve quality and timeliness of reporting.
• Ensure alignment of reports with corporate and donor reporting templates and regulations

3. Matrix management of MEAL function - In collaboration with the Head of Country Action and Country Action Facilitators to establish annual objectives and targets, performance measurements, standards and results expected for the team. - Monitor implementation, oversee progress toward annual objectives and take decisions to ensure the delivery of results as planned. - Guide, monitor and evaluate results/outcomes in enhancing the skills and competencies of communication practitioners across the Secretariat. - Foster a positive work environment, respectful of both men and women, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.

4. Innovation and knowledge management :**** - Establish and maintain external partnerships to foster knowledge exchange, including with academia. - Develop learning initiatives that enhance the MEAL capacity across the Movement. - Interact and follow up with the Country Action team to solicit case studies, lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for internal and external sharing. - Lead the preparation of success stories and best MEAL practices for inclusion in internal and external communication products. - Shape and lead knowledge management initiatives, and collaborate with SUN knowledge management partners, to ensure that SUN country experiences and learning are documented and available to all SUN countries. - Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure the Movement is continually incorporating best practice approaches.

Impact of Results The effective and successful achievement of results will support the SUN Movement and its Secretariat to achieve in-country nutrition impact and its vision of a world free from malnutrition in all its forms by 2030.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

A. Education: - Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in nutrition, public health, international development or other related social science discipline is required.

• A bachelor's degree with a combination of two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree.

B. Work Experience: - A minimum of seven (7) years working experience in nutrition, health or related areas within international development is required.

• Demonstrated experience designing and developing M&E frameworks is required.

• Experience in providing Monitoring and Evaluation of multi partner programmes is required.

• 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.

• Demonstrated experience in analytics and information management is required.

C. Language: - Full working knowledge of English is essential. - Knowledge of another official UN language, particularly French , is an asset.

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: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA - UN Staff Contract) Contract level: ICS-11 / P4 Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

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Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
• Geneva, Switzerland is a UN family duty station.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.