Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – Post-TRRC

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The Gambia has had a successful transition from 22 years of authoritarian rule to an embryonic democratic dispensation. Under the previous regime, serious human rights violations were committed and justice institutions were systematically manipulated to preserve the regime in power. Justice delivery has been slow and there has been a deficit in access to justice for the population, as well as very limited state support mechanisms or legal aid services available for victims, and defendants. To consolidate democratic governance in The Gambia, the Government in its 2018-2021 National Development Plan (NDP) identified governance as a key priority for reform to assure the durability of peace, transitional justice, and reconciliation. The new administration embarked on several reform initiatives including national reconciliation, constitutional review, and security sector reform.

In December 2017, The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission was established by an Act of the National Assembly to investigate and establish an impartial historical record of human rights violations that occurred in The Gambia between July 1994 and January 2017 under former President Yahya Jammeh’s rule, grant interim reparations to victims of abuses, recommend persons for prosecution and amnesty, and promote national reconciliation. The TRRC concluded its work and submitted its Final Report to the President in November 2021. Public, particularly victims’, expectations remain high that the final recommendations of the TRRC address their needs and will be implemented by the Government in a timely and comprehensive manner, to achieve justice, including gender-justice, promote national reconciliation and sustainable peace in The Gambia.

The PBF has approved a joint UNDP and OHCHR post-TRRC Project for The Gambia. The project aims to support the transitional justice process with special focus on the recommendations of the TRRC, as well as those coming from civil society, and an overall objective of continuing the process of successful, peaceful democratic transition in The Gambia. The project is expected to support the Government of The Gambia to create awareness of and improve capacities to implement recommendations made by the TRRC using a consultative and participatory approach involving key national institutions such as the Police, Judiciary, National Human Rights Commission, and civil society organizations, with a special focus on victims’ and women’s organizations.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Programme Specialist – Governance, the International UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

● Provide M&E related support to the post-TRRC Project, including monitoring and analysis of implementation progress; ● Collate information from project management team and prepare written reports including a detailed annual report; ● Finalize/compile the post-TRRC Project’s Results Framework, prepare an M&E Plan and monitor progress in achieving project outcomes, including through producing tools for collection of data (such as perception surveys), collecting baseline data and implementation data, and undertaking field visits; ● Record monitoring data and analyze it for accountability and learning purposes; ● Provide support to relevant perception surveys and reports; ● Ensure that collection of data and analysis for monitoring the post-TRRC Project projects is gender sensitive and includes age disaggregated data; ● Coordinate linkages and communication within and among the project management team; ● Provide training activities on M&E for project management staff and partners working on the post-TRRC Project, in line with PBF Guidelines requirements; ● Organize specific project impact monitoring and evaluation trainings; ● Provide monitoring, reporting and evaluation guidance to the post-TRRC Project; ● Provide quality assurance and guidance to project management team with regards to timely and quality project reporting (semi-annual/annual/final); ● Draft Peace Building Fund (PBF) Secretariat project reports; ● Actively participate in the UNDAF M&E Group working program; ● Accompany project evaluations and support the evaluative exercises of the post-TRRC project; and ● Implement the Project and identify areas of weaknesses to ensure the project achieves the planned results in accordance with relevant plans ● Follow directions set for him/her including roles and responsibilities, accountability and reporting ensuring that the work is conducted in accordance with UNDP’s relevant business processes and that high – quality outputs are delivered on time as well as with UN Peacebuilding requirements ● Perform project quality assurance, monitoring, reporting, field missions, audits, evaluations, formulations, and project support services providing day-to-day work within the project and with other Country Office units ● Establish annual results, on-going feedback and mid-term and final assessments in line with UNDP Rules and Regulations ● Ensure project meets expectations with respect to quality, budget, delivery timelines, and strategy ● Brief and consult with the Programme Specialist - Governance and other agencies representatives on project progress and provide information and advice as required to contribute to the Country Office initiatives ● Identify areas of improvement by applying best practices/lessons learnt using UNDP corporate monitoring tools and corporate reports ● Provide support in partnerships with specific project partners ● Contribute to manage donor expectations and manage day-to-day donor interaction ● Seek and identify additional partnership and funding opportunities, and prepare funding proposals, donor briefing and presentations in support of resource mobilization to advance UNDP’s and the project goals ● Assist to mobilize, foster, and strengthen strategic partnerships with UN agencies, and other relevant multilateral and bilateral organizations to advance and support the project ● Propose collaboration with relevant Government bodies by working closely with Government counterparts and national partners ● Establish strong ties to and with national programmes, and other relevant stakeholders

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

● Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day) ● Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country ● Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities
● Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. ● Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers ● Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible

● As an active UNDP team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: ● All the tools for the implementation of the project (AWP, Procurement Plan, M&E) are available ● The project is implemented on time, the target achieved ● Activities are implemented on time ● A quality project delivery is realized ● Monitoring and follow up of the project are performed on time ● The information regarding the Project in ATLAS are logged and updated ● Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment ● A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed

● Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented ● Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior; does not abuse power or authority ● Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues ● Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment ● Planning and organizing; effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities ● Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups ● Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary ● Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values

a relevant area, such as peacebuilding, social sciences, gender and human rights, international development; a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree ● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ● Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills ● Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing ● Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development ● Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel ● Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment ● Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines ● Have affinity with or interest in governance volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

The Gambia is classified as a family duty station and is a generally safe country to live in. This position would require residence in the Greater Banjul Area, which boasts of relatively easy access to services, utilities, and facilities, including communication, housing, and transportation services.