Programme Management and M&E Specialist

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The UNDP country program integrates the 2030 agenda’s sustainable Development Goals and the objectives of the 2063 agenda and is fully aligned with the NDP. It will be implemented in connection with the joint interventions planned in the new UNSDCF (2021-2025), involving the following areas: (i) inclusive governance, rule of law and institutional modernization; (ii) inclusive growth and reducing inequalities; and (iii) sustainable management of natural resources, climate change adaptation and resilience. The Programme will align with the knowledge areas identified, under the Global Policy Network, to develop local and national programme management capaci-ties.

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representant Resident Programme, the Programme Management and M&E Specialist is responsible for monitoring and reporting of UNDP pro-gramme and management activities in Côte d’Ivoire in accordance with the UNDP Strategic Framework Monitoring and Evaluation Policy to ensure the accountability of the Country Office for its performance and contribution to development results. The Programme Management and M&E Specialist within the 12 months period will be expected to work closely with the Team leaders of the Programme and the project teams.

Under the direct supervision of Deputy Representant Resident Programme, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1.Act as the programme/project management and M&E support to the Office: •Monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation at all stages, including the analysis of implementation difficulties and initiating remedial action; •Provides periodic progress reports on the programmes/projects’ implementation, includ-ing fund utilisation; •Review, prepare and provide inputs to relevant documents and reports related to pro-grammes/projects; •Identifies resource needs and participate in the development of resource mobilization strategy; •Liaise with relevant unit of the office; identifies and tracks follow-up actions; •Participates in planning accountability missions and provides draft mission summaries and reports; •Contribute to the activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, contracts such as Letter of Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, reports &financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, progress reports).

2.Provide other substantive/technical support to the Office: •Researches, analyses, and presents information gathered from diverse sources. •Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies; •Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyses, and inter-prets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions; •Organizes & prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc; •Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc; •Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities; •Provide logistical and other types of support in the running of the meet-ings/workshops/conferences etc…of the Office. 3.Performs other duties as required. •Work implies frequent interaction with Programme and Operation teams.

Adaptability and Flexibility Client Orientation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Ethics and Values Integrity Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Technological Awareness Working in Teams

project cycle management or programme management, administration at the national or international level, or related area, is required. Experience in Programmes/projects design, management, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and reporting using results framework is desirable. Skills in the usage of computers and office software packages.

Côte d'Ivoire, a lower-middle-income country with a population of 28 million, has been engaged since 2011 in a process of peace consolidation and economic reconstruction after a decade (2000-2010) of political-armed crises that have torn the nation’s socio-economic fabric, shaken peaceful coexistence, and had adversely affected its economic development gains.

Since the end of the post-electoral crisis of 2011, the country has recorded strong economic growth of approximately 8.4% annually (2012-2019), except for a downward trend over the past three years of around 7.5% in 2019, compared to 7.4% in 2018 and 7.7% in 2017. The crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the momentum, with growth projections now revised from 7.2 percent to 0.8 percent in 2020. Strong economic growth has led to a significant drop in poverty from 44.40% in 2015 to 39.45% in 2018.

The Ivorian authorities have an investment program aimed at making the country an emerging economy by 2020 and continuing to reduce the poverty rate. Despite this favourable context and the efforts of the Ivorian authorities, which have been unanimously praised by the international financial community, Côte d'Ivoire must take up many challenges in the fight against corruption and the improvement of the business environment, in order to fully regain its status as a regional economic growth engine

On the security front, the country is facing a rise in violent extremism. In recent months, the country has suffered several attacks that have resulted in deaths and injuries in the north-east of the country. . With regards to the North-east regions, the apparent development deficits with limited state presence and limited availability of social services, tend to favour the development of the terrorist threat, imitating similar scenarios observed in less developed regions of Northern Mali and Burkina-Faso. The Government has decided to finalise the national counter-terrorism strategy to ensure better management and coordination of interventions in the fight against this scourge.

Côte d’Ivoire remains among the Covid-19 most affected countries in West Africa. As of 20 July 2021, the country is totalling 49 288 reported cases (of which 42 per cent of women), a recovery rate of 98%, and 322 deaths. Abidjan remains the epicenter. Although trends have been significantly declining since March 2021, the number of positive cases and deaths continue to be notified. At least 898,247 doses of Covid vaccines have been administered so far.

The position is based in Abidjan where living conditions are acceptable, and the social climate is apparently calm. However, it is necessary that all UN Volunteers familiarize themselves with the security guidelines and the situation upon arrival in the country.

The UNV Support Unit at UNDP reserves temporary accommodation for the first two nights at the UN Volunteer's expense, which may or may not be extended at the Volunteer's discretion until permanent accommodation is obtained.

UN Volunteers should be aware that they are exposed to a few tropical diseases. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into Côte d'Ivoire. Other mandatory vaccinations include hepatitis A, B, and tetanus, which are available free of charge at the medical services in Abidjan. All UN Volunteers have 24-hour access to a medical services clinic.

Côte d'Ivoire has a hot and humid climate. Abidjan has high temperatures (25 - 35 degrees Celsius) and high humidity, which can impact working conditions. It is therefore advisable to bring light clothing.

Telephone networks are relatively good. Various cell phone companies operate in Côte d'Ivoire. SIM cards are available at the airport or in shopping centers.