Deadline: 30 April 2016
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in Copenhagen, Denmark. The duration of this post is 1 year.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will support IPMG and UNOPS Country offices in offering technical assistance, advice and support on M&E aspects on a need basis.
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Provide advice for the integration of monitoring and evaluation aspects in the project cycle with reference to tools and methodologies developed by UNOPS:
- Contribute to project proposal development by aligning M&E approach to UN Results Based Management and UNOPS approach.
- Integration of monitoring and evaluation aspects including planning, data collection and reporting and evaluating.
- Identify, support and roll out data management and analysis system to support informed, evidence based decision-making.
- Provide technical support for the implementation of projects carried out by UNOPS to ensure they effectively implement monitoring and evaluation aspects:
- Design the Monitoring and Evaluation strategy, plans and reporting structure for projects.
- Conduct monitor and evaluation activities engaging with concerned communities using participatory approach.
- Contribute to reporting on results achieved in the project including sustainability aspects.
- Mainstream sustainability aspects such as resilience, gender mainstreaming and national capacity building into project’s overall M&E approach.
- Facilitate training and capacity building activities for the project teams and partners, Project Management Offices on M&E aspects:
- Develop and facilitate workshops on monitoring and evaluation related concepts, policies or sectoral issues to develop knowledge and ownership of monitoring and evaluation.
- Design and implement capacity building activities in relation to monitoring and evaluation for project staff/suppliers/communities as appropriate.
- Provide advice and technical support to conduct baseline studies, mid-term evaluation, completion reports and post project impact assessment.
- Promote M&E best practices, share lessons learned and contribute to wider community of practice.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Economics, International Development / International Relations or in any relevant area is required.
- A combination of first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in managing/supporting monitoring and evaluation, data management, analysis or reporting is required.
- Previous work experience with the UN system, other International agencies or international NGOs is highly desired. Previous UNOPS experience is required.
- Experience in report writing, training and workshop facilitation is an asset.
- Fluency in English required.
- Fluency in French and/or Spanish is considered a valuable asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNOPS.
