Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) Analyst

Volunteering

Overview

Contribute to programme/project monitoring and evaluation activities.

You have:

• Three years of experience in data analysis, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Proficiency in MS Office, and other software packages such as SPSS
• Strong team skills including ability to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel to project sites and other areas as needed

Contract

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The Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) Analyst, located in the UNFPA State Office, contributes to the smooth provision of critical services relating to programme/project monitoring and evaluation to the UNFPA State Office staff. You will build close relationships with CO programme, implementing partners, counterparts as well as the donor community at the State level for efficient and effective delivery of the country programme. You will provide quality support to programme/project monitoring and evaluation activities, ensure M&E requirements are fulfilled and reported in a timely manner with required quality checks, in line with UNFPA guidelines and procedures.

Under the direct supervision of the State Programme Coordinator, and technical guidance of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, PM&E Programme Specialist in the Country Office in New Delhi, the national UN Volunteer PM&E Analyst will perform the following tasks:

(i) Implementation of Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Activities

• Assist in the development, update, and effective and efficient implementation of the State programme and projects annual work plans with focus on results monitoring, objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms, tools, and procedures. • Support the preparation of programme/projects M&E Plan capturing qualitative and quantitative aspects according to the annual work plans • Contribute to the design and set out the framework and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of project activities, with Implementing Partners, Programme team in the State Office and M&E Specialist in the Country Office. • Ensure that activities/events needed for monitoring are scheduled and responsibilities assigned • Collect monitoring evidence that the results are being produced as intended and are efficient • Support UNFPA Staff and Implementing Partners in preparing data collection and reporting. • Utilize the PM&E information system, updating the projects, activities, and indicators on a routine basis.

(ii) Analysis and Reporting of Monitoring and Evaluation activities

• Support the State Programme Coordinator with data management and identify programme/project challenges and propose corrective actions to enhance the achievement of results. • Collect data from the relevant stakeholders and carry out data analysis to assess performance against the indicators and targets; • Support the development and testing of M&E methods, revise and assist in the implementation of recommendations to improve the efficiency of current monitoring systems. • Review and /or write project/programme mandatory reports; • Assist the programme/projects’ reviews and evaluations • Prepare consolidated progress reports on M&E findings for project management, approved reporting formats and timing.

(iii) Capacity Building in Monitoring and Evaluation • Support the regular sharing of the M&E findings and tools with UNFPA State personnel, Implementing Partners and primary stakeholders. • Contribute to refresher training in M&E UNFPA personnel, and Implementing Partners. • Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

(iv) Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Values: • Exemplifying integrity, • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, • Embracing cultural diversity, • Embracing change Functional Competencies: • Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships • Delivering results-based programmes • Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

Core Competencies: • Achieving results, • Being accountable, • Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, • Thinking analytically and strategically, • Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, • Communicating for impact

Additional Competencies: • Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills; • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; • Is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda

• Three years of experience in data analysis, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation • Proficiency in MS Office, and other software packages such as SPSS • Strong team skills including ability to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those relevant to the team members • Strong research and analytical, skills; • Good communication and negotiation skills; • Ability to work independently; • Willingness to travel to project sites and other areas as needed

Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha State is the largest town and headquarters of Khordha district and Odisha State. Located in the eastern coastal plains, along the axis of the Eastern Ghats mountains, the city has an average altitude of 45 m (148 ft) above sea level. It lies southwest of the Mahanadi River which forms the northern boundary of the Bhubaneswar metropolitan area, within its delta. It has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million people. Bhubaneswar is supposed to have had over one thousand temples, earning the tag of the 'Temple City of India'. An administrative and educational centre of Odisha, it is well connected by railway and road. Bhubaneswar is an ancient city with a rich cultural heritage. Although the modern city of Bhubaneswar was formally established in 1948, the history of the areas in and around the present-day city can be traced to the 7th century BCE and earlier. It is a confluence of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain heritage and includes several Kalingan temples, many of them from the 6th–13th century CE. With Puri and Konark it forms the 'Swarna Tribhuja' ("Golden Triangle"), one of Eastern India's most visited destinations. The living cost in Bhubaneshwar is equal to that in Kolkata or Hyderabad. The weather is moderate. Summer nights tend to get pleasant and not remain hot. It is well connected by flights from major international airports in the country. Medical facilities, banking facilities, communications and infrastructure are good.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Bhubaneswar. National UN Volunteer is part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteer are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator

Entitlements specific to this volunteering assignment is below: For information specific to your assignment, please see below: • Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 70,158.41 • Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 350 (equivalent in INR) • Relocation costs: $175 at the beginning and end of the assignment if the duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV) • Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): $120 for each month served, paid on completion of contract • Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and malicious acts • Annual leave: 2.5 days per month • Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources.

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