Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, NPSA9, Dnipro, UNDР
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
UNDP invites applications from highly qualified and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the post of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Analyst.
Scope of Work
Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment & Research Planning:
- Contribute to the development and refinement of individual programme-level, component-level and project-level Theories of Change, Results and M&E frameworks. Ensure that the Programme Components have results-based annual work plans with indicators, baselines and targets established, and aligned with the SDGs;
- Establish and coordinates effective mechanisms of monitoring the Programme implementation, including the development of evaluation tools and processes, and innovative approaches;
- Ensure optimal use of evaluations by providing guidance and support in the preparation of timely management response to all mandatory evaluations and by developing an M&E plan;
- Provide technical support/advice to ensure timely and accurate measurement of change in conditions at the national, regional and local levels, including monitoring of socio-economic trends and the country’s wider policy, economic or institutional context, to facilitate planning and to draw conclusions about the impact of programmes or policies;
- Contribute substantially to donor reporting and other communication products with the provision of evidence-based results analysis;
- Ensure that monitoring systems are properly designed, and that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardised across Programme Components to feed into programme performance monitoring, and field data is analysed and reported in a results-based and timely manner;
- Coordinate data collection and reporting through different online systems and tools, including information management system (IMS), IMRP, and Activity Tracker;
- Perform quality control of programme data;
- Make regular reports and presentations to the Programme Board, highlighting areas of concern and preparing the documentation for review at meetings;
- Formulate key performance indicators and parameters for monitoring programme performance and measuring its progress towards its targets, and analysis of existing social and economic data;
- Ensure that evaluations are designed and implemented in accordance with established UNDP quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely manner to stakeholders to improve RPP performance and contribute to wider learning;
- Monitor and ensures the quality of the field work and data management during the implementation phase, and the quality of the analysis and ease of understanding during the report writing phase;
- Update programme and project risk logs and upload relevant documentation into the UNDP system;
- Deepen the use of data through programme and its projects, including new and innovative sources of data;
- Develop ToRs, analytical frameworks, and questionnaires for data collection, thematic assessments, and other purposes;
- Ensure coordination and information sharing with other humanitarian and development actors by reporting to relevant clusters and working groups;
- Provide technical guidance to the RPP Programme Manager and Component Leads;
- Ensure that all relevant M&E documents are properly uploaded and managed;
- Collect data and reports on the contribution of the RPP to the achievement of the UNDP Strategic Plan and UNDP in Ukraine Country Programme Document outcomes and outputs;
- Ensure mainstreaming of gender equality in all aspects of M&E and reporting, promotion of a safe and enabling environment free of any kind of discrimination and abusive behaviour, and gender-responsive communications based on corporate principles;
- Ensure dissemination of evaluation findings and recommendations to the intended audiences in a user-friendly manner. In particular, to ensure that effective participatory feedback is provided to community and civil society stakeholders;
- Support programme teams and senior management in planning and management of thematic, country programme/project evaluation; follow up on the implementation of evaluation and audit findings and recommendations. Ensuring the optimal use of evaluations by providing guidance in the preparation of timely management responses to all mandatory evaluations.
Ensure the provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:
- Document best practices and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation;
- Contribute to the promotion of awareness and understanding of the shared responsibility of M&E function among all staff members through communication, training, learning and development activities Programme-wide. Supports RPP and Project Office staff with effective use of tools and methodologies for planning, monitoring, reporting and measuring of indicators at the outcome level;
- Foster participatory planning and monitoring by training and involving primary stakeholder groups in M&E activities;
- Provide technical support to Implementing Partners on all M&E related activities;
- Contributes to the implementation of Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Learning strategies;
- Present data and information in an accessible and useful format (templates, maps, reports) for analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making, with the support of UNDP CO;
- Cooperate with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on monitoring and evaluation issues; keeps abreast of the latest development and professional norms, standards, tools and methodologies.
- Perform other functions as requested by management.
Qualification requirements
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, Political Science, Social Science or a related discipline, or Bachelor’s degree with additional two years of extensive relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree
- Minimum 2 years (Master’s Degree) or 4 years (Bachelor’s Degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and/or projects or related fields, including hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
- Qualifications and/or industry certification, and/or demonstrable experience in the following applications: Tableau, Power BI, Google Data Studio or equivalent, KoboToolbox or similar survey tools, and databases are considered an asset
- Experience with, or sound theoretical and applied knowledge of the UN system M&E principles will be a strong asset
- Experience in the development and implementation of quantitative and qualitative methodologies will be strong an asset
- Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools is required, in particular, results-based management and impact evaluations
- Extensive knowledge of advanced statistical methods for programme impact evaluation is required
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems
- Knowledge of group dynamics, customer retention techniques, influencing skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is an asset
- Knowledge of information management systems is highly desired
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS October 07, 2022.
If you wish to apply for this or other positions, please visit UNDP in Ukraine website, section Jobs and apply:
UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
