Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist

Contract

This is a IPSA-10 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Personnel Services Agreement. It is normally internationally recruited only. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about IPSA-10 contracts.

Background

Office/Unit Description

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP

UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. UNDP has been present in Indonesia for over 35 years, carrying out its mission to share technical expertise to assure inclusive growth, better services, environmental sustainability and good governance leading to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP is helping the country to develop policies, leadership skills, partnership abilities, and institutional capabilities, and build resilience. As one of many UN entities, UNDP implements activities under the broad umbrella of the UN Partnership for Development Framework (UNPDF). Similar to the UNPDF, UNDP’s country programme is furthermore fully aligned with Indonesia’s national development goals. By ensuring that programmes are in line with national development priorities as well as with the outcomes of the UNPDF, UNDP aims to foster national ownership and needs responsiveness, while at the same time supporting coherence and synergies of the UN system partnership with Indonesia.

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist will work to strengthen project monitoring and evaluation capacities and provide increased support in programmes monitoring, evaluation and learning. The incumbent will work in close cooperation with management, Programme, Operations and other Teams within the Country Office and Regional Hub.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

The MEL Specialist has overall responsibility for monitoring, evaluation, learning, and results reporting activities for the project/programme. Key tasks include:

• Lead on the development and completion of the project and programme level M&E framework based on the final approved project document/CPD, to include: Results and indicators table, Results monitoring tool, Periodic results reporting tool
• Set up and maintain a database for the management of the indicator framework. In collaboration with data providers, identify data sourcing methods and agree on all aspects of budget, frequency, reporting, etc.
• Support project staff in the reporting of project activities and undertake quality assurance of project reporting (e.g., Project Assurance Report)
• Systematically document and disseminate project lessons.

With a detailed scope of work is as the following :

Development and Implementation of Projects and Programme M&E Framework:

• Produce the project M&E framework in accordance with the project and programme monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Guide and coordinate the development of the project and programme results table including:
  • Provide technical advice for the performance indicators updates and reporting, incl. the results-oriented annual report (ROAR)
  • Ensure realistic intermediate and end-of-project targets are defined.
  • Identify sources of data, collection methods, who collects data, how often, cost of collection, and who analyzes it.
  • Provide analysis and strategic input for the formulation of the 2024 COBP
• Ensure gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) is integrated into the MEL framework and in results reporting
• Provide technical advice to the Gender Analyst, to develop, update and monitor a results-based gender action plan, as part of the CO Gender Seal strategy
• Identify the requirements for collecting baseline data, prepare terms of reference, support contracting of a baseline survey/ies, and monitor progress.
• Support finalization of Just Transition Chapter for Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) comprehensive investment plan and policies JETP CIPP
• Support analysis and drafting of energy transition think piece
• Support preparation of Indonesia’s Net Zero Acceleration through Integrated Actions in the Energy and FOLU sectors (INET-ZERO) Project Preparation Grant (PPG) INET Zero PPG (TOR development for consultant team, SES document making, selection of consultants, substantive discussion with PPG team

Implementation of Projects M&E framework:

• Oversee project and programme MEL activities as per the Annual Work Plan, with a particular focus on results and impacts as well as on lesson learning.
• Ensure and review the project’s 6 monthly results tracker with key activities, indicators, baseline, and targets to obtain 6 monthly progress - Project Assurance Report (PAR), towards the attainment of the results-oriented annual reporting (ROAR)
• Provide guidance for the development of TORs and evaluation process (mid-term reviews and evaluations) in accordance with UNDP guidance.
• Ensure that the project’s results and contribution to corporate output and outcome targets are well captured in the UNDP’s corporate platforms: Integrated Work Plan, ROAR, Annual Business Plan, Strategic Plan reporting, etc.
• Review, analyze, and provide feedback for CO’s decentralized project evaluations

Capacity development

• Provide advice, support, and recommend assistance to project management in regard to monitoring and evaluation, performance management/ monitoring, and results reporting
• Organize and provide training in MEL for programme and project colleagues with a view to developing local MEL capacity.
• Recommend and develop strategies to measure the performance of the projects and support them to implement mechanisms for the collection and verification of performance data.

Lesson learning

• Working with the QARE unit, Head of the Environment Unit, and Project Managers, support the design and implementation of a system to identify, analyze, document, and disseminate lessons learned.
• In coordination with the Communications Officer, collect case studies to illustrate challenges, progress, and innovation in the project’s work. These should include a GESI perspective.

The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that

• Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions;
• Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”;
• Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production;
• Differentiated needs of women and men are considered;
• Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created;
• Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, training etc. introduced.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary as requested by senior management

Institutional Arrangement

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, and with guidance from the Head of the QARE (Quality Assurance and Result) Unit, the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist will work to strengthen project monitoring and evaluation capacities and provide increased support in programs monitoring, evaluation, and learning. The incumbent will work in close cooperation with management, Programme, Operations, and other Teams within the Country Office and Regional Hub.

Competencies

Core competencies

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate tasks/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area Name Definition

Business Direction and Strategy - Strategic Thinking -

• Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions
• Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP

Business Direction and Strategy - System Thinking

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

2030 agenda people - Gender

• Gender mainstreaming

Business Development - Knowledge Generation

• Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need

Business Management - Monitoring

• Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results

Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data

• Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making

Business Management - Evaluation

• Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks -Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful Applicant

• Min. academic education A minimum requirement would be a bachelor’s degree in Environment, Energy, Project Management, Economics, Climate Change and Sustainable Development; and/or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in Environment, Energy, Project Management, Economics,
• Climate Change and Sustainable Development; and/or related fields would be an advantage

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Five years (with a master’s degree) or seven years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional experience in international development projects or programmes, preferably in the field of project management, environment, and sustainable development, including at least three years with direct responsibility for managing MEL systems.

Required skills

• Specialist knowledge and experience in the area of MEL methodologies and approaches, including:
  • Quantitative, qualitative, and participatory approaches
  • Planning, design, and implementation of MEL systems for large-scale development projects
  • Devising and delivering training in M&E development and implementation and/or facilitating learning-oriented analysis sessions of MEL data with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Good understanding of GESI concepts and approaches in MEL
• Conversant with standard office computer software and basic database software (Access, Excel, etc.) suitable for MEL data management.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team

Desired additional skills

• Working experience with UNDP’s standards for MEL
• Experience working with the Government, development partners, donor agencies, private sector and/or its associations.
• Experience in formulating development strategies and policies.
• Experience in development and planning of the projects focused on environment and/or climate change through providing evidence-based policy advice
• Experience with capacity building and delivering training
• Relevant international experience, preferably in developing countries

Required Language(s)

• A very high standard of spoken and written English is required.
• Working knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia would be highly desirable

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT IT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION. Click here to download the form: - https://bit.ly/3R8T1mv

UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UN Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UN Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and education requirements.