Deadline: 26 June 2016
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in Sana’a, Yemen. The duration of this post is 1 year.
UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will perform the following functions-
- In collaboration with the Project Manager, and in close coordination with the Responsible Parties, ensure that the Annual Work Plan is prepared and approve by the Project Board.
- Ensure that Annual Work Plan is updated on a quarterly basis.
- Ensure that the Responsible Parties work plans are aligned with the project Annual Work Plan.
- Responsible Parties work-plans have appropriate reporting to provide the information outlined in the M&E Framework.
- Progress and results from the Responsible Parties and consultants within ECRP project component are properly aligned with the project requirement, properly reviewed and monitored for quality and used for timely reporting to the WB.
- Supervision and guidance of the contracted Third-Party Monitoring Agent efficiently provided to ensure timely reporting which meets the quality standards of UNDP.
- Guidance and support to Responsible Parties and consultants sufficiently provided to improve their reporting of outcomes and effectiveness (i.e. not just expenditure and activity implementation).
- Capacity of ECRP staff and key partners enhanced to make use of Monitoring and Evaluation tools.
- Manage the evaluation in accordance with the UNDP regulation, rules and guidance on ECRP evaluation policies, procedures and practices.
- Timely preparation of sound analytical documents with well-reviewed and sound positions on areas evaluated, assessment of the impact and effectiveness of ECRP’s project activities.
- Collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on Monitoring and Evaluation issues.
- Organization and realization of results-oriented Monitoring and Evaluation trainings in the Country Office and ECRP.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in relevant areas such as Public Administration, Public Policy, Development Studies, Conflict Management or related Social Science fields.
- 5 years of relevant working experience in project M&E.
- Working experience on project M&E in a post-conflict setting with emphasis on livelihoods, employment/job creation, conflict management and development support to conflict-affected populations.
- Proven experience in partnership building and networking.
- Knowledge of UNDP programme management procedures and policies, including experience with Atlas (Resource Management System) is an asset.
- Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.
- Excellent knowledge of English and ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
