OCHA в Україні шукає Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Background

The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate works under direct supervision of the International Information Management Officer (IMO), supporting the information management activities of the UN OCHA Office in Ukraine. The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate will support the establishment of the Ukraine Integrated Information Management and Monitoring Unit (UKRIMMU) to ensure smooth facilitation of humanitarian and development information exchange, monitoring and the promotion of data and information standards. S/he will also be responsible for providing information management coordination support to cluster partners working in Ukraine. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Support implementation of Information Management systems and strategies;
• Support establishment and functioning of UKRIMMU;
• Facilitate Information Management(IM), monitoring and evaluation(M&E) and data analysis activities;
• Facilitate knowledge building and inter-cluster knowledge sharing.

Key responsibilities in areas of preparedness, emergency response and M&E:

• Supports UN OCHA and the United Nations system, as well as partner organizations to establish and facilitate robust information management and monitoring mechanism to prevent, mitigate, manage, and recover from humanitarian emergencies;
• Coordinates monitoring and reporting of United Nations Partnership Framework results framework supported by agencies and Monitoring and Evaluation focal points;
• Supports the development process of a comprehensive monitoring framework which takes into consideration the Humanitarian Programming Cycle(HPC), United Nations Development Assistance Framework and other related activities to guide the work on the Humanitarian-Development Nexus/New Way of Working/Collective Outcomes;
• Provides the IM support in developing and maintaining humanitarian and development IM applications, including Who-does-What-Where datasets, common operational datasets, contacts information, and online platforms;
• Maintains good relationships with national and local authorities to promote data sharing and transparency;
• Develops strong links with information management focal points in other organizations to help clusters to identify their priority information requirements and to promote coordination and information sharing among organizations; 
• Supports strategic and operational decision-making by processing and analyzing data and information and presenting it in the format most useful for analysis (e.g. reports, maps);
• Works closely with UKRIMMU team and UNOCHA staff to promote information systems and standards;
• Establishes and maintains an information management network at the national level to facilitate humanitarian and development information exchange and the promotion of data and information sharing protocols;
• Supports technical staff in the development of databases and other applications to support the collection and processing of context specific data (e.g.: affected population, displaced populations, demographic, vulnerability data, results of joint rapid needs assessment etc.);
• Supports the advocacy, communication and reporting functions of the Office through the collection, processing, storage and retrieval of documents, including images, of emergencies and vulnerability, as well as response and development operations;
• Supports URKIMMU to maintain a catalogue of coordination products, including meeting schedules, contact lists and related information products;
• Any other related tasks as required by UNOCHA.

Impact of Results 

The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the UN OCHA Office in Ukraine including improved business results and client services. Forward-looking UKRIMMU has an impact on the organization of office management, knowledge sharing, and information provision. 

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies: 

Building Strategic Partnerships 

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases:

• Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis:

• Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things. 

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures:

• Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position;
• Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own work;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments. 

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Level 1.1: Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change:

• Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions. 

Strategic Alignment of Management Practice (HQ & RSCs)

Level 1.1: Collecting information, identifying best practice:

• Gathers information on best practices in the relevant management practice in his/her area of responsibility. 

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems:

• Demonstrates a practical knowledge of databases and other information management systems and best technology practices. 

Client Orientation

Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships:

• Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines. 

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Level 1.1: Gathering and disseminating information:

• Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems. 

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience;
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 

Client Orientation:

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; 
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
• Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; 
• Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; 
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. 
• Technological Awareness:
• Keeps abreast of available technology; 
• Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; 
• Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary education. University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field would be desirable, but it is not a requirement. 

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years (with Secondary education) or 3 years (with Bachelor degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in design, monitoring and evaluation or related field preferably in humanitarian and/or development context is required; 
• Extensive knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies is required;
• Experience in designing and implementing country level Monitoring and Evaluation processes;
• Strong IT skills is an advantage;
• Experience of support to management of hardware and software platforms, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications, and database development is an advantage. 

Language Requirements:

• Fluent written and spoken Russian, Ukrainian and English.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION:

If you wish to apply for this or other positions, please visit UNDP website, section jobs and apply only:

https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=21112&hrs_jo_pst_seq=1&hrs_site_id=2

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 21 February 2019.