Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Description of task

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop the project M&E system and evaluation procedures
• Develop Project M&E plan and provide periodic progress report against targets
• Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress towards achieving the project output and provide regular updates for CTA/management decisions
• Regularly collect data and provide input into monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports on all project activities
• Work closely with the NEC M&E section to support implementing NEC M&E programs and activities (including advice and ideas to strengthen NEC M&E system)
• Develop appropriate training package in consultation with NEC M&E section, for staff capacity development
• Prepare field monitoring reports and help and disseminate same for inputs
• Work with NEC and the Project to prepare M&E tools for activities implemented with LESP funding, support evaluation of the data, and M&E reporting
• Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system for both, LESP and the NEC; develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project
• Prepare annual LESP monitoring plan
• Provide regular updates on the project result framework
• Suggest strategies for improving the LESP’s efficiency and effectiveness by identifying challenges to implementing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such challenges
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the CTA/Project Manager in preparing relevant reports
• Work with various sections of NEC to prepare, analyze and report on workshop pre and post-test as well as overall evaluation Perform any other M&E task as may be assigned by the CTA in support of LESP and the NEC

Educational additional comments

• Background and/or education in M&E, data analysis, risk assessment, project management/coordination or related field is required
• Knowledge of M&E software, programs, and products will be a significant advantage
• Good overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/ internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

Experience remark

• Good overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/ internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment
• Experience in development of M&E systems will be an asset
• Knowledge of M&E software, programs, and products will be a significant advantage
• Experience with M&E in previous governance projects will be an asset
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
• Detail orientation and diligent work ethics is a must and will be tested during the selection process.

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

• Background and/or education in M&E, data analysis, risk assessment, project management / coordination or related field is required
• Good overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/ internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
• Detail orientation and diligent work ethics is a must and will be tested during the selection

Competencies values

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Communication, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams

Application procedure

• Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Liberia and legal residents in Liberia with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.” Application deadline: 26-09-2021