Monitoring & Governance Meetings Consultant
Support UNEP's programmes and governance through effective monitoring and reporting.
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Overview
Support UNEP's programmes and governance through effective monitoring and reporting.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s) in economics, international development, public policy, economics, law or a related field
- More than 5 years of work experience in programme management, in monitoring and reporting progress on country programmes, preferably in UN or international organization context
- Proven communication and writing skills in English. French or Spanish considered an advantage
- Experience in the compilation and presentation of results, in report writing, and organization of meetings is an advantage
Result of Service UNEP Programme of Work 2022-2023 UNEP Governing Council Decision 27/8: Green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication. UNEA II Resolution 2/5: Delivering on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Work Location Home-based
Expected duration 20 March 2023 – 19 September 2023 (6 months)
Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment. We aim to achieve this mission by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
UNEP’s Economy Division supports partners across governments, private sector and civil society to develop and implement policies, strategies and practices for sustainable development. Located within the Economy Division, the Resources and Markets Branch enhances the capacity of partners to integrate environmental considerations into economic policies and practices. A particular focus of the Resources and Markets Branch is UNEP’s work related to Green Economy.
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) brings together expertise and guidance of five UN agencies (ILO, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNDP and UNEP) and eight funding partner countries to assist twenty-two countries in their sustainable development. UNEP is providing secretariat services to this multi-year interagency programme. PAGE is currently supporting Mongolia, Peru, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mauritius, Ghana, South Africa, Brazil, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Barbados, Guyana, Uruguay, India, Indonesia, Guatemala, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Morocco, Rwanda and Cambodia in addition to a portfolio of global activities, including training programmes, knowledge sharing, and outreach and communication. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Partnership has directed is work towards assisting countries in a green economic recovery.
Specific tasks and responsibilities
Related to Output 1 (2022 Annual Report): - Taking into consideration the format of the Annual progress reports from previous years, advise on and provide concrete suggestions for the presentation of achievements, highlights and results in PAGE. - Finalize country summaries and work with national coordinators and agency focal points to include additional information, fill data gaps, and clarify content. - Summarize relevant information for executive summary and other highlights of key achievements. - Develop final copy-edited version and layout of the Annual Progress Report in collaboration with PAGE Secretariat.
Related to Output 2 (Monitoring Framework): - Compile data to report against the indicators of the results framework working with national country coordinators and agency focal points and check and clarify data entries. - Ensure consistency between data provided by countries and results presented, including online presentation. - Advise on ways to improve monitoring and data management.
Related to Output 3 (Overall Workplan): - Review concept notes provided by agencies and make edits and suggestions for improvement, while ensuring consistency with PAGE objectives. - Based on information provided by agencies, prepare final overall workplans and budget, and facilitate process for approval.
Related to Output 4 (Governance Meetings) - Coordinate dates and logistical arrangements for the meetings. - Prepare background documents for the Steering Committee and Management Board meetings, including agenda, moderation plan, participation lists, presentations, concept and briefing notes. - Prepared communication invited participants and their involvement in the meeting. Prepare the final summaries for the meetings highlighting key points and decisions.
Related to Output 5 (2023 Mid-term Reporting): - Initiate mid-term reporting for 1st half of 2023 with country coordinators and agencies, prepare templates and guidance, provide drafts from already available information. - Review incoming reports and monitoring data, edit and provide comments and clarify information with partners. - Identify achievements for highlighting in PAGE communications.
Related to Output 6 (Input to Programmatic Documents): - Provide inputs to and help draft PAGE related programmatic document, including funding proposal, descriptions of actions, and strategy documents. - Review draft monitoring and evaluation reports and provide comments and suggestions for improvement.
Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree (Master’s) in economics, international development, public policy, economics, law or a related field.
More than 5 years of work experience in programme management, in monitoring and reporting progress on country programmes, preferably in UN or international organization context. Experience in the compilation and presentation of results, in report writing, and organization of meetings is an advantage.
Languages Proven communication and writing skills in English. French or Spanish considered and advantage. Applicants selected for further consideration may be invited to submit writing samples and/or take written assessments.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with monitoring and evaluating international development projects? | This question assesses your relevant experience in programme management within an international context. | Discuss specific projects you have worked on, highlighting your role and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure effective communication among diverse stakeholders? | The interviewer wants to understand your strategies for fostering collaboration. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use for compiling and presenting data in reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced when organizing a meeting and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach drafting programmatic documents for a multi-agency initiative? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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